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Mary Ellen Mallia, Ph.D. Director of Environmental [email protected]
Greening SUNY AlbanyHelping to green New York
Sustainability at SUNY Growing awareness and emphasis placed
on sustainability in the last few yearsSustainability has become part of
strategic plans though out the systemAlmost half of the SUNY schools have
signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment
Sustainability at SUNY
Goals are being set for recycling and waste diversion rates
Many schools compete in Recyclemania
Constantly seeking new ways to recycle and divert waste
Recycling Programs
Mixed PaperCommingled items
(plastic, glass, aluminum)
MetalsElectronicsC&DTires, batteries, lights,
ink jets, toners, cell phones
UAlbany currently recycles the following materials:
Waste DiversionThe following items are diverted from the
landfill:Universal wasteYard wasteWood chippingKitchen grease oilWood palletsUse of dishware/silverware in dining halls as
opposed to disposablesElimination of traysMovement towards bulk items (such as
condiments)
Special Waste Diversion ProgramsMove out programsMove in programsPersonal electronics collection drivesReturnable collection drivesInstallation of a reverse vending machineClothing Exchanges (other items too: books,
purses)Distribution of refillable mugs and canvas
bagsDiscounts for reusable items at campus
outletsThe ban on purchasing of bottled water via
state funds (EO 18) affected catering practices
Green PurchasingGreen Cleaning products100% recycling paperAlternative fuel vehicles (electric and hybrid)Energy Star rated appliancesItems with recycled contentRegionally sourced itemsLEED standards for new buildings
Accomplishments Increased recycling ratesDiminished waste ratesExpansion on types of goods recycled and
divertedGreen cleaning procurement policies and
proceduresPromote overall awareness via outreach
to campus community
Challenges Not resting on accomplishmentsMeeting state waste reduction goalsLess control in leased facilitiesHaving a supporting infrastructure for
recycling and waste diversionFinding cost effective markets for some
products Getting the word out to campus communityCurrently investigating:
Composting/organic waste diversionMattress recycling
Outreach to campus communityWork with purchasing departmentMeet with offices that create a large amount
of external publicationsCommunicate with sustainability
coordinators or other relevant staff membersTabling at major eventsBlast email Electronic bulletinsWeb pages, facebook and twitter
Questions?Contact info:Mary Ellen Mallia, Ph.D.University at AlbanyOffice of Environmental [email protected]: www.albany.edu/gogreenFacebook: UAlbany Green SceneTwitter: UAGreenScene