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Nov
20
Print Less Using the Aardvark Firefox Add-On!
November 20, 2009 | | Leave a Comment
Chris Vinson, our Systems Librarian at Addlestone, has written a detailed tutorial on how to install and use Aardvark, an add-on for Firefox that lets you remove pieces of web pages before you print them out so you have a cleaner, earth-friendlier print job.
Feel free to pass it along!
Sep
17
More on Battery Recycling at CofC
September 17, 2009 | | 1 Comment
Thanks to all for your responses to my previous post on battery recycling.
Here is the plan that is currently being considered:
1. Establish additional Eco Reps throughout the College: dorms, fraternity and sorority houses, and the various offices.
2. Purchase two of the 55 lb containers at 2x$79 including mail-back postage: Please see the last link on the page
http://www.batteryrecycling.com/new+iRecycle+kits
Place these in the physical plant.
3. Have Eco Reps monitor a local battery collection bin. This could be any kind of suitable container.
4. When a local bin is full the Eco Rep contacts the physical plant for pick up, or, if possible, takes the bin to the physical plant to empty into the first 55 lb container.
5. When the first 55 lb container is full send the container to the company and order a replacement.
James Carter
carterj@cofc.edu
Math Department
Sep
3
Battery Recycling at the College
September 3, 2009 | | 3 Comments
Hello all,
I am currently working on the problem of battery recycling. There is currently no way to collect batteries on campus for recycling.
The following seems promising:
http://www.batteryrecycling.com/new+iRecycle+kits
If you have any ideas on how the College might implement an efficient and inexpensive method to collect batteries for recycling please contact me.
Thanks!
James Carter
Mathematics Department
(843)953-8012
carterj@cofc.edu
Aug
31
Are you really buying bottled water?
August 31, 2009 | | Leave a Comment
That’s so 1993!
Charleston Water System produces water that is significantly cleaner than standards set by the EPA. HERE is the 2008 Water Quality Report, so you can see it with your own eyes.
If your office requires a water system other than the tap, HERE’s one point-of-use system that will save you money and break the cycle of using plastic to get water from its source to you. This cuts down on plastics leaching into your water (yum!) as well as countless transportation costs.
Aug
28
Upcoming Eco Rep Training Sessions
August 28, 2009 | | Leave a Comment
| Eco Reps are asked to attend a 1 hr. bi-annual training session and share conservation/”green office” tips and practices with their department.
Our first training sessions are scheduled for
All sessions will be in the Addlestone Library rm 227 (in the NW corner on the 2nd floor — ask at the reference desk if you can not find it!) and will last 1 hr. |
President Benson setting the example for a greener campus. |
Aug
28
http://www.charlestongreenfair.com/
“The purpose of the Green Fair is to create excitement and enthusiasm for green products, services and technologies available to the residents of South Carolina using an environmentally responsible forum of education and entertainment.” learn more…
Jul
20
Simple Sustainable Practices for the College of Charleston Community
July 20, 2009 | Tagged employees, energy, students, tips, waste | 1 Comment
We all share an obligation to operate as sensibly as possible. That’s the essence of sustainability. So, please conserve energy where possible, reduce consumption when you can – and encourage your fellow students and employees to do likewise. Adopt the following practices and you’ll be helping all of us to move in the right direction:
Sustainable Tips for Employees
Turn off lights, computers, printers, copiers, and other appliances that are not in use.- Keep the lights off when natural lighting is sufficient during the day.
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
- Activate the hibernation settings on your computer.
- Cycle or walk to work, or carpool. Better yet, ride CARTA – it’s free! (Just go to the Cougar Card Services office, show your campus ID and request a pass.)
- Avoid packaged products. This starts with carrying your own coffee mug.
- Carry and use reusable shopping bags.
- If the temperature in your work area isn’t comfortable, have the Physical Plant adjust it before ordering and using a personal heater or fan.
- If you purchase office appliances, choose Energy Star products.
- If you purchase office paper, opt for recycled paper or high recycled content.
- Recycle paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans and glass bottles, and don’t commingle.
- Save paper by printing on both sides of a page.
- If you purchase office furnishings, opt for sustainable products and companies by checking with Good Guide or the EPA website.
- If you are planning an office party, strive for “zero waste.” Have everyone bring real plates and flatware or, make an office run to Goodwill and stock enough plates, forks, and glasses for everyone. OR opt for “finger food” –wraps, cut fruit, etc. — that do not require a plate or utensils.
- If you use Aramark/CofC Dining Services for catering, choose real china and glass OR choose “greenware” — biodegradable plates and utensils. For more info on “green” catering choices from Aramark see http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSSE/Charleston/Sustainability/
Sustainable Tips for Students
- Turn off lights, computers, printers, copiers, and other appliances that are not in use.
- Keep the lights off when natural lighting is sufficient.
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
- Activate the hibernation settings on your computer.
- Cycle, walk or carpool to class and work. Better yet, ride CARTA buses, they’re free!
- Avoid packaged products. This starts with bringing your own coffee mug.
- Lower the temperature of your dorm room and close the windows when the heat is on.
- Reduce water usage: take fewer/shorter showers; turn off faucet when brushing teeth, washing your face, or shaving.
- Reduce drying time when doing laundry (it saves energy and your clothes last longer).
- Choose Energy Star appliances.
- Re-use plastic bags, boxes, and jars.
- Recycle paper, plastic bottles, aluminum cans and glass bottles, and don’t commingle.
- When printing, use both sides of the page, and always purchase recycled paper.
- Recycle your copy of The George St. Observer or read one that has been recycled.
- Favor local products when you shop, especially food like that sold on Saturdays at the Charleston Farmers’ Market on Marion Square.
- Share these tips with your roommates, classmates and friends.
- Donate used items like clothing, furniture and appliances to charities instead of trashing them when the academic year ends.
