Sustainability Report | Second Quarter FY 2016 – 2017

TABLE OF CONTENTS & IMPORTANT TERMS1. Total Water

2. Potable Water

3. Recycled Water

4. Water Conservation Tips

5. Waste

6. Waste Reduction Tips

7. Electricity

8. Energy

9. Energy Conservation Tips

10. Sustainability on Campus

11. Acknowledgements

• FTES: Full Time Equivalent Students• GSF: Gross Square Feet• HCF: Hundred Cubic Feet• kWh: kilowatt hour• BTU: British Thermal Unit• Potable Water: Drinking water• Recycled Water: Water that has been recycled

from waste water that we use for irrigation• Baseline: the year, or years, we are comparing

our usage to (for water we use 2013, for everything else we use the average of 2008-2010)

TOTAL WATERThe goal for Fiscal year 2016-17 is a 10%reduction from our absolute 2013 usageof potable and recycled water combined.In the 2nd quarter we are meeting thisgoal. With continued conservation andefficiency improvements we hope to seethis trend continue.

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POTABLE WATER

10,210 8,825 7,905 9,912 8,025 7,528

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Second Quarter potable water consumption compared to baseline

Baseline Total % Change from Baseline

Our goal is to reduce potable waterconsumption by 15% from our 2013 baseline.We need the participation of every campuscommunity member to make this goal areality.

Pictured above: Example of recent turf conversion to conserve water

RECYCLED WATER

13,104 11,252 7,239 8,782 7,612 4,310

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Second Quarter recycled water consumption compared to 2013 usage

Baseline RCW % Change from baseline

Recycled water is accounted for in our totalwater goal. By utilizing improved irrigationsystems, metering, and more drought tolerantnative landscaping, we can continue to cutdown on recycled water.

WATER CONSERVATION TIPS

Don’t wash your car at home; head to the car washwhere they are mandated to recycle water.

If you find any water leaks on campus notifyFacilities Services right away.

Only run a full dishwasher or washing machine. Use pitchers of tap water and refrigerate them

instead of running the tap for cold water. Plan ahead: don’t thaw meat with running water. Be aware of the amount of water that goes into

producing your food. Every drop you save counts on and off campus!

Ventura County is still in “exceptional drought” conditions

WASTE

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Second quarter Trash sent to Landfill per FTES compared to baseline

Baseline Trash % Landfill reduction from baseline

Our goal is 80% diversion from landfill by2020, and we are very close! By divertingwaste from our landfills we reduce methaneemissions and limit chemicals that can leachinto landfills and water tables. By recyclingwe are reducing the energy and raw materialsneeded to make brand new items like waterbottles and other plastics.

WASTE REDUCTION TIPS Get to know your local waste hauler and understand what

you can and cannot recycle.

Only buy what - and how much - you really need.

Bring your reusable water bottle and bags everywhere.

Buy local foods that require less travel and less packaging.

Buy in bulk to avoid more packaging, but make sure you’lluse all of the product before it expires.

Always recycle when possible.

Make sure to dispose products properly, to keep campus looking clean and beautiful.

ELECTRICITYElectricity generation is a large producer ofgreenhouse gases, so as we reduce more andmore, we’re also cutting emissions. Our goalof reducing electricity by 25% has beensurpassed in the second quarter! We’vedecreased electricity consumption oncampus by an average of 34% per Full TimeEquivalent Student.

Pictured Above: Typical campus lighting

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TOTAL ENERGYOur energy usage hasdecreased over the past threemonths because of continuedcampus efforts. These effortsinclude efficient lighting, spaceheating, and upgradedappliances around campus.This reduction is helping uscut down greenhouse gasemissions as well.

Pictured Above: Solar parking lot lights

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Total Energy (BTU/FTES) Total Energy Baseline (BTU/FTES) Total % Energy Reduction

ENERGY CONSERVATION TIPS

Save money, gas, and pollution by walking,carpooling, biking, or using mass transit asmuch as possible.

Wear layers and use blankets or fans insteadof turning the thermostat up or down.

Make it a habit to turn off lights when youleave a room.

Open the blinds instead of turning on thelights.

Avoid letting your car idle: this not only savesgas, but also reduces emissions from cars.

OCTOBER: CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY MONTH

October was campus sustainability month, you might have seen the Hydration Station Challenge where we promoted using reusable bottle and grocery totes. The activity challenge gave participants a chance to test their sustainability knowledge in the hopes of winning a Hydroflask water bottle. Look forward to more fun

challenges and sustainable prizes in the future!

VETERANS DAY OF SERVICE

This event took place on November 4th, at The Abundant Table: an organic farm and non-profit organization supporting a partnership between the land and local community. Volunteers honored

veterans and learned about local farming by planting, weeding, and harvesting vegetables.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CSU Channel Islands is striving for a more sustainable campus community every day. Keep up to date between reports on our website: http://www.csuci.edu/fs/sustainability/index.htm

For questions, concerns, or ideas on new sustainability efforts, please email Coleen.Barsley@csuci.edu.

Appreciation goes out to the following contributors: Department of Facilities Services

Coleen Barsley, Sustainability and Operations Analyst

Aspen Coty, Facilities Services Sustainability Student Assistant Wesley Cooper, Senior Director of Facilities Services John Gormley, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services