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“The goal we seek to achieve by 2016 [30% reduction of green- house gases below 2006 levels] is an aggressive one and extraordi- nary efforts will be needed to meet it. Every member of the Harvard community has a role to play in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions– by conserving energy ourselves, by motivating others to do so, and by envisioning and implementing new ideas that will contribute to our progress. Taken together, the habits attitudes, and creativity of every one of us have the potential to make a great difference, not just for Harvard in the here and now, but for the larger world and its future well-being.” -President Drew Faust July 8, 2008 Harvard’s Greenhouse Gas Commitment 1. Join the Environmental Health Club Interested in the connections between human and envi- ronmental health? Visit the Office for Student Affairs website to learn more about this student organization. 2. Dine Sustainably! HSPH makes it easy for you to be environmentally friendly. For instance, Sebastian’s Café now offers post-consumer waste composting. Remember to com- post your take-out clamshells, utensils, napkins, and food scraps. Or, become a “Compost Ambassador” and educate the HSPH community about proper compost- ing etiquette! If interested, please contact: [email protected] 3. Take the Sustainability Pledge Every year the Harvard Office for Sustainability runs the Harvard Sustainability Pledge Campaign to raise awareness about campus environmental impacts, and to encourage members of the Harvard community to take simple steps to reduce his or her own environ- mental impacts. Take it now: www.green.harvard.edu/pledge 4. Utilize HSPH’s “Ken’s List” “Ken’s List” is HSPH’s office supply swap website. Re- duce waste and save resources by posting and search- ing for office supplies, furniture, and lab equipment that are functional and just need a new home: www.hsph.harvard.edu/kenslist/ Harvard Office for Sustainability The Office for Sustainability (OFS) works to make Har- vard a more sustainable campus by consulting on green buildings, changing University policy, educating the Harvard community, coordinating behavioral change campaigns, among other projects. In fact, OFS is the largest campus sustainability group in the world: www.green.harvard.edu Get Involved Resources Harvard School of Public Health Sustainability Guide Created by Harvard’s Office for Sustainability Printed on recycled paper
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“The goal we seek to achieve by 2016 [30% reduction of green-
house gases below 2006 levels] is an aggressive one and extraordi-nary efforts will be needed to
meet it.
Every member of the Harvard community has a role to play in
reducing our greenhouse gas emissions– by conserving energy ourselves, by motivating others
to do so, and by envisioning and implementing new ideas that will
contribute to our progress.
Taken together, the habits attitudes, and creativity of every one of us have the potential to make a great difference, not just
for Harvard in the here and now, but for the larger world and its
future well-being.” -President Drew Faust July 8, 2008
Harvard’s Greenhouse Gas Commitment
1. Join the Environmental Health Club Interested in the connections between human and envi-ronmental health? Visit the Office for Student Affairs website to learn more about this student organization.
2. Dine Sustainably! HSPH makes it easy for you to be environmentally friendly. For instance, Sebastian’s Café now offers post-consumer waste composting. Remember to com-post your take-out clamshells, utensils, napkins, and food scraps. Or, become a “Compost Ambassador” and educate the HSPH community about proper compost-ing etiquette! If interested, please contact:
[email protected] 3. Take the Sustainability Pledge Every year the Harvard Office for Sustainability runs the Harvard Sustainability Pledge Campaign to raise awareness about campus environmental impacts, and to encourage members of the Harvard community to take simple steps to reduce his or her own environ-mental impacts. Take it now:
www.green.harvard.edu/pledge
4. Utilize HSPH’s “Ken’s List” “Ken’s List” is HSPH’s office supply swap website. Re-duce waste and save resources by posting and search-ing for office supplies, furniture, and lab equipment that are functional and just need a new home:
www.hsph.harvard.edu/kenslist/
Harvard Office for Sustainability The Office for Sustainability (OFS) works to make Har-vard a more sustainable campus by consulting on green buildings, changing University policy, educating the Harvard community, coordinating behavioral change campaigns, among other projects. In fact, OFS is the largest campus sustainability group in the world:
www.green.harvard.edu
Get Involved
Resources Harvard School of Public Health
Sustainability Guide
Created by Harvard’s Office for Sustainability
Printed on recycled paper
Organics
COMPOSTING
DO NOT INCLUDE:
Buy local food Check out the Mission Hill Farmers’ Market: 11am-6pm, June-Oct, at Brigham Circle.
Use CFL bulbs & Smart-Strip power strips Want to swap out an old incandescent bulb for a CFL bulb? Contact: [email protected]
Get a bike Check out Quad Bikes for used bikes and repairs: www.quadbikes.org
Double-side all printing or use scrap paper
Bring your own mug and H2O Bottle Bring your own mug and get a dis-count off your next coffee or tea refill!
Recycle and compost Questions? Contact: [email protected]
REMEMBER TO RECYCLE!
Paper and Cardboard
Plastics containers (#1-7), Glass containers, Metal Cans & Foil
Pizza boxes
Napkins, tissues, paper towels Plastic bags
Join Zipcar Join Zipcar, a car sharing service, for only $25: www.zipcar.com/crimson
Sustainability at HSPH Here at HSPH, we care about minimizing our
impact on the environment. Learn more:
Energy Efficiency HSPH’s Operations Department has been working to make our buildings run more efficiently by replacing lights, upgrading HVAC systems, etc. Too hot or too cold? Notice an opportunity for energy conser-vation? Contact: 2-1152.
LEED Projects HSPH’s Landmark Center is Harvard’s first LEED certified building. The 40,000 sq. ft. of renovated office space includes increased day lighting, reduced energy and water usage, and access to alterna-tive transportation.
EcoOpportunity Green Team Find out who from your dept. is on HSPH’s Green Team! This group of inter-ested staff works with HSPH Operations and the Longwood Sustainability Coordi-nator in order to green HSPH’s buildings and departments.
More info... http://green.harvard.edu/hsph
Green Office Program The Longwood Sustainability Coordinator will assist you and your office in your environmental efforts. Visit:
http://www.green.harvard.edu/green-office/
GHG Reduction Commitment HSPH is well on its way toward meeting the Harvard-wide greenhouse gas reduc-tion goals—reducing its energy consump-tion by 30% (below 2006 levels) by 2016! From 2006-2008, HSPH has decreased its emissions by 14.3%!Join the effort!
Green Lab Program Encourage your lab to conduct a sustain-ability assessment and to join the Long-wood-Greener-Benches best practices sharing network.
Put all compostable items in compost bins, including:
food waste, napkins, compostable silverware, &
compostable plates, cups, & clamshells from Sebastian’s Café.
