Green Team Document – Updated 10/06/09

Blue writing indicates current status and parentheses indicate year that action was agreed to by Green Team.

1. Education and Communication
   1. Training should be an ongoing process
      1. i.     Prolog Introduction Session – current and ongoing
      2. ii.     ESC-sponsored lectures, seminars and Bible studies – current and ongoing
      3. iii.     The ESC should sponsor at least one convocation per year (aim for two)-scheduled April 20^th
   2. Policy to cooperate to the best of our ability with the surrounding community on efforts of environmental stewardship and keep the team informed of these
      1. i.     Engage with care of creation website – Fall 09
   3. Public acknowledgement of “Green Campus”: include info in LTSP public relations communication, information (brochures, etc.), and website
      1. i.     “Green Campus” flag for new plaza (08/09)
      2. ii.     Add a link to the website about the green team (08/09) – In progress, projected Spring 09
2. Purchasing and Administrative Services
   1. Use of energy-efficient light bulbs – current and ongoing
   2. Purchase energy graded motors, heating units, etc. – current and ongoing
   3. Install more motion sensor light switches  – current and ongoing
      1. i.     Add to trash room and storage areas in the dorm (08/09)  – Fall 09
   4. Use of energy saver appliances – current and ongoing
      1. i.     Purchase double-sided printers (08/09) –as needed
   5. Recycled paper for copiers – Fall 09
   6. Non-hazardous chemical cleaning supplies – current and ongoing
3. Waste Reduction and Recycling
   1. Mt Airy zero waste movement – collaboration current and ongoing
   2. Composting – current and ongoing (08/09)
   3. Better cardboard box reuse and recycling – current and ongoing (08/09)
   4. More recycling bins throughout campus (residential, offices, and common areas) – Fall 09
   5. Remind community of paper policy – current and ongoing
   6. Encourage use of FreeCycle – current and ongoing
   7. Proper disposal of hazardous waste – current and ongoing
   8. Introduce single-stream recycling – current and ongoing
4. Energy Conservation
   1. Alternative energy sources – Future
   2. Perimeter apartments – Long-term

i. windows: regular inspection, caulking, interior storm windows, replacing

ii. heating: thermostats, insulation

iii. general improvements: historical coding consideration

1. Energy usage analysis
   1. i.     Statistics on energy savings after making campus changes over the past year(s) – Collected, needs to be distributed on campus
   2. ii.     Energy Audit– 09/10 academic year
   3. Heating and A/C in buildings – turning it down (a), educating students (b) – current and ongoing
   4. Signs at doors and light switches to turn out the lights when leaving – update fall 09
   5. Encourage use of the library or lounge areas for study instead of large classrooms
      1. Removal of unnecessary light bulbs – current and ongoing
         1. i.     Reduce lighting in the halls of the dorm (08/09) – Fall 09?
2. Water Conservation
   1. Landscaping as least water demanding as possible – current and ongoing
   2. Rain barrel(s) – Fall 09
   3. Low-water shower heads– current and ongoing; installed in guest housing, continue with housing turn over
   4. Low-water toilets – will be considered when existing fixtures require replacement
3. Transportation
4. Encourage car pooling and use of public transportation
5. Philly car share – Contact made
6. Covered bike racks –  non-covered bike racks installed
7. Student Bike Program- Fall 09
   1. Food and Food Service
   2. Fair trade coffee – current and ongoing
   3. Eliminate Styrofoam and use paper minimally – current and ongoing
   4. Reusable containers for to-go lunches – current and ongoing
   5. Use sugar pourers and pitchers of creamer instead of individual packets– current and ongoing
   6. Use locally grown food when possible (“Farm Source” program) – current and ongoing
   7. Consider packaging when purchasing – current and ongoing
   8. Expansion of on-campus garden – current and on going
      1. Campus Grounds and Design

a.  Tree tours and signs – current and ongoing

b.  Plant sustainability – current and ongoing

i. plant “Christmas” tree in courtyard (08/09) -completed

c.  Native trees and plants – current and ongoing

d.  Policy on grounds maintenance (grass, beauty, irrigation) – existing and in review (08/09)

e.  Regular evaluation of leaf and snow removal techniques – current and ongoing

f.  Purchase solar powered walkway lights (08/09)- as needed

1. Campus Buildings and Usage
2. Renovations and new buildings: consider use of “green” materials – as needed
3. Policy on “Green Campus Use” to give to outside parities who use the campus– Spring 09

10.   Worship

a.  Include prayer for Creation as a regular part of community worship – current and ongoing

b.  Earth week worship services with a focus on care for Creation – Spring each year

c.  Consider occasional outdoor worship opportunities – current and ongoing