Sustainability did you know
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Did you know? …that there are known records of over
24,000 trees and woody shrubs on campus…
In 2010, Purdue was named “Tree Campus USA” by the
Arbor Day Foundation
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/buildings_grounds/trees/website/index.html
Did you know?
…that a voluntary hour of powering down non-essential equipment on campus resulted in a noticeable decrease in power consumption…
…individual actions have an impact!
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability/energy.htm
Did you know? …that Purdue students, staff and faculty can use the City Bus system for free…
City Bus has several loops around campus, and also connects to the greater
Lafayette area with 16 hybrid buses in its fleet.
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know? …that Purdue has several
green campus features currently in place…
•Porous asphalt (allows water through) at Hort service drive
•Bioswale (stormwater retention) near Pao and Mann Halls
•Soy-based hydraulic oil used in elevators on campus
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know?
…that a student group was responsible for bringing a green roof to campus…
In 2009, Boiler Green Initiative (BGI) installed a green roof on Schleman
Hall.
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability or www.boilergreen.com
Did you know? … that Purdue
implemented a Green Cleaning program in August
2009…The program improves indoor air quality by not using conventional chemicals and also reduces the
amount of chemicals released into wastewater.
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know? …that Purdue has constructed its first two
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified
buildings…
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
There are 7 other campus buildings currently in design that will pursue green
building certification.
The Roger B. Gatewood Wing of the Mechanical Engineering building is LEED Gold certified.
Marriott Hall is awaiting official certification.
Did you know? …that University Residences increased
recycling from 500 tons in 08-09 to 710 tons in 09-10…
…which is a 43% increase!
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know? …that Purdue participates in a friendly nationwide recycling
challenge…
Out of 362 colleges, Purdue ranked 64th...
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/buildings_grounds/recyclemania/
… and we beat IU (210th)!
Did you know? …that leftover food from the dining
halls is sent to West Lafayette Wastewater Treatment Plant to create
electricity for the plant…
In the first full year of operation 178 tons of food waste helped
power the plant!!!
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know? …that Purdue has a diverse fleet of
alternative vehicles….
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/transportation
75% Flex fuel cars25% Hybrid cars
Plus two (2) smart cars!
Did you know? …that by installing flow reduction devices in restroom facilities, water consumption was reduced by up to 1 gallon per flush...
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
… This reduced sanitary waste by more than 2 million gallons
in the first six months (a $11,000 utility savings!)
.
Did you know?
…that Wade Utility Plant avoids emitting 43,000 tons of CO2 to
the atmosphere annually due to the fact that it is a combined
heat and power facility.
You can also see the energy outputs in real time online!
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/utilityplant/plantoperation.htm
Did you know? …that due to a variety of successful programs our recycling rate on campus has increased
from 48% to 65% in the past year…
Additionally Purdue reduced the amount going to landfill by 4.6% (225 tons) even though we have
more people on campus now.
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know?
I pledge to turn off the lights when they are not in use.
I pledge to unplug all appliances I don't need.
I pledge to consider which appliances are most needed.
I pledge to use the stairs instead of the elevator when it is convenient.
I pledge to encourage all my peers to take this Pledge!
… that you can do your part by pledging to help Purdue become more sustainable through
your actions…
Sign-up to take the pledge at: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know?
… that frying oil from campus dining
facilities is sold to produce biodiesel.
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know? …that 59% of Purdue’s hazardous waste
is used as fuel in a local cement manufacturing facility…
The majority of the waste is from teaching and research
labs on campus.
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know? …that Purdue has recycled
approximately 1,600 tons this year!
That is equal to:
142 male African elephants….
Or nine blue whales…
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/buildings_grounds/recycling/
Did you know?
…that Purdue is Green YEAR ROUND…
To access the Strategic Plan: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
In April 2010, the first Sustainability Strategic Plan was
developed.
Did you know?
…that IT@P recently implemented printing release stations that will decrease paper
usage by 2 million sheets a year…
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
… which is the equivalent to about
240 trees!
Did you know? … that Purdue is educating others to show how
simple actions can make a difference.
Closing chemical fume hoods in labs saves both energy and money.
Each energy sticker is unique to a specific fume hood. This is a fume hood in Bindley Bioscience Center.
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Did you know? … that overflow from the stadium parking lot and surrounding areas goes into an infiltration
basin below the football practice fields…
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
… allows 300,000 gallons to be diverted away from the sewers
during major rain events…
Did you know? …that Purdue is looking at the efficiency of older
buildings on campus to see what can be improved upon for energy, heat and cooling…
For more information: http://www.purdue.edu/sustainability
Already have completed retro-
commissioning in over 3.5 million ft2
Did you know?
…that Purdue is using 684,000 less plastic bags this year…
Last year Housing and Food Services spent $9,400 on single use plastic bags. This year all residents are provided with a reusable bag and drink container.