Tufts University

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Tufts University

• Maiella Leano
• ENST 307
• Spring 2007

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Background Statistics

• Founded in 1852
• Three US campus locations
• 8500 students 3500 staff and faculty

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Administrative Commitments

• Environmental Policy
• Kyoto Protocol
• Chicago Climate Exchange Program
• Talloires Declaration
• New England Governors/Eastern Canadian Premiers
  Climate Change Action Plan
• Commonwealth of Mass. Waste Reduction Plan
• EPA Climate Protection Award (2005)

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Tufts Climate Initiative

• Emissions inventory guide
• Buildings
• Green buildings
• Energy efficiency
• Transportation
• Zipcars
• Fuel substitution

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Recycling

• Recycling bins
• Custodial training
• Waste audit
• Furniture swapping
• Move out collection

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Recyclemania

• RA involvement
• Inter-college competition
• Bulletin boards
• Video
• Flyers
• Meeting reminders

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Whats Missing?

• Focus on food
• Fuel switching
• Purchasing changes

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Lessons Learned

• Evaluate options
• Consider cost
• Biggest bang for buck
• Make it loud