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Transcript of Sustainability: Challenges and Economic Opportunities Forum Duke Farms November 5, 2014 Shana S....
Sustainability: Challenges and Economic
Opportunities Forum
Duke FarmsNovember 5, 2014
Shana S. Weber, Ph.D.Director, Office of
SustainabilityPrinceton University
President, NJHEPS
Research, Education & Engagement
Campus Systems:
-Energy -Buildings -Transportation-Food-Purchasing-Waste Reduction-Landscape-Water
Progress: 20% of graduating class formally engaged in sustainability
Progress: new Campus as Lab Innovation Fund established for faculty research
Progress:12+ student groups active in campus GreenLeaders500 attendees at 7th annual Earth Day FestivalActive partnerships with the town
Progress:Student driven and research-based rollout of single-stream recycling, with tracking of impact
First campus-wide dorm energy competition using app-based live data feeds
Even with weather-related bumps, Princeton on track to reach 2020 goal
Strategies for 2020
5.3 megawatt (covering 27 acres) solar PV array, provided 8 % of campus electricity last year
1.24 million square feet of new construction and major renovations built under sustainability guidelines since 2008
90 hours of continuing ed for 50 employees (30 are LEED Accredited Professionals)
Commitment to recycle 95% or more of construction and demolition debris continues to be met
520 fewer commuter cars compared to 2008
772 individuals participating in TDM
60% of food purchased last year was sustainable, 44% from within 250 miles
94% of office paper is 100% PCW recycled, chlorine free
55% of cleaners and soaps are Green Seal Certified
48 million gallons of water saved
12 acres of re-established woodlands and 5 acres of new open green space
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