HTCs' Operation Green (primary contact: Doris Velasco)
Objective:
Paper reduction, specifically targeted toward a more intelligent usage of paper resources and printing in the HTCs
How to:
Weekly, will provide printing tips to users, including a campaign for continued recycling of used paper.
Ongoing Promotion:
* Slogans are on cut-out tree forms are hung on the north and south walls of the HT1 pit.
* New desktop-size recycling bins have been placed on the pods in the HTCs.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Most of the decor have been made out of used paper, salvaged cardboard boxes, etc.
Info about Kickoff Event Nov. 7, 2007:
* At the west entry of HT1, mascot of standing cardboard figure of a Lorax (a Dr. Seuss character) espoused, "I speak for the trees."
* "Mother Earth" greeted users and distributed slips containing the printing tip for the day.
List of green courses
Environmental Ethics
Environmental Geology
Environmental Biology
Fundamentals of Physical Science PHS 110
Facilities/M&O Behind the Scenes
Recycling light bulbs
Another waste stream could be eliminated if we recycle batteries (any kind/size). Jeanne and Steve asked about receptacle for collecting. Collection point would need to be in secure area because it could be hazardous.
All-Employee Day of Learning: Jan 4, 2008
Attached is the Power Point presented by Mary Harris, Kim Smith, and Jeanne Saint-Amour during the Green Efforts sessions on our Day of Learning with all the information about Focus the Nation. Click on the presentation below under "Children" then click on the "attachment" tab.
