SUUstainability

AASHE - SUU has joined the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. This new opportunity will provide a valuable resource, not only to the campus, but everyone in the campus community as well. Please see the attached memo
BEING a Green Hypocrite
Dell Computer's Plant-a-Tree Program - to help counter the greenhouse gas emissions from their computers, Dell is planting a tree! Next time you need a new computer, tell your IT person to add this option to the quote - it's only $4.00
Facilities - NEW LOWS!
The Refilling Station in the student center has surpassed the 10,000 count in less than two months - way to go SUU!
MORE Exciting News from Facilities on Campus Water Conservation
Recycling
Campus Partner Chartwells is all about Sustainability
How much Paper does the campus actually recycle - come see!
Surplus Property
Campus IT Department - See what they're doing!
"Soy Ink" - Learn More How Soy is Changing the Computer Printer Market
DID YOU KNOW!! In just the past four and a half months (since February 1), SUU has recycled nearly17 tons of paper! That's17 tons of materials that will be reused and kept from being placed in to the Landfill. Way to go!

DID YOU KNOW - changing the default Font on your computer can save BIG $$$'s http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100406/ap_on_hi_te/us_tec_money_saving_fonts
Fix leaky Faucets - 30 drops a minute equates to 50 gallons of water a month
Turn Off Computers overnight
Wanna know more about the "Triple Bottom Line"?
Don't throw them away; Recycle your Batteries!
Use CFL Light bulbs at home - they use 75% less energy and last up to 10 times longer
Don't let vehicles idle for more than a minute - TURN THEM OFF!
Carpool when Possible
Convince one a friend a month on the importance of Recycling
NEW! "Green Tips" Podcasts - Learn a "green" tip a day!