TABLE OF CONTENTS

Green SpiritHow has USFSP impacted the green

movement?

Christina Mark Lead Researcher

Natalia MartinezLead Editor

Ezekiel HandelmanLead Interviewer

Robert HagemannLead Writer

ENC3250.795F15Dr. F. Tobienne

University of South Florida Saint Petersburg

140 7th Ave. SouthSaint Petersburg, FL 33701

November 18, 2016

Introduction........................................................................................................................................................ 3

The Green Movement and What It Means................................................................................................. 4

USFSP Plans and Commitments to Go Green............................................................................................ 5Strategic Plan.................................................................................................................................................................. 6Climate Commitment....................................................................................................................................................... 6Student Green Energy Fund (SGEF)......................................................................................................................... 7

Active Sustainability Endeavors................................................................................................................... 8LEED Certifications and Transportation Projects.............................................................................................. 8Waste Management.................................................................................................................................................... 10

Important Projects......................................................................................................................................... 12Garage LED Lighting................................................................................................................................................... 12Green Cardio................................................................................................................................................................. 12Water Bottle Filling Stations................................................................................................................................... 13Solar Powered Stations............................................................................................................................................. 14Hybrid Truck................................................................................................................................................................ 15Green Graduation........................................................................................................................................................ 16

Interviews......................................................................................................................................................... 16

USF Green Report Card................................................................................................................................. 17

The Competition............................................................................................................................................. 17Saint Petersburg College........................................................................................................................................... 17Eckerd College.............................................................................................................................................................. 18

Conclusion......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Glossary of Terms........................................................................................................................................... 19

Annotated Bibliography............................................................................................................................... 19

Work Cited........................................................................................................................................................ 21

Introduction2

This report addresses the University of

South Florida Saint Petersburg and its stance on

environmental concerns, sustainability efforts

and going green. The extensive research and

credible sources found below will provide the

reader with sufficient information on the

University and what steps it is taking towards

operating on an environmentally friendly basis

as well as becoming a greener establishment.

First, the paper will introduce what

going green means and why it is important to

the community. Once the reader understands the

green movement and its importance, USFSP’s

plans and commitments towards the movement

will be discussed. The University’s plans and

commitments, such as its Strategic Plan, its

Climate Commitment, and the Student Energy

Fund (SGEF) will demonstrate its stance on

sustainability and desire to move towards a

greener basis of operation. After The

University’s stance is established, active

sustainability endeavors will be addressed to

show the reader what changes and actions have

been taken to achieve the goal of sustainability.

The examination of important past, present, and

future projects will follow the addressing of The

University’s notable changes and actions. The

final segment of the report will compare and

contrast the actions of other universities in the

area with USFSP to demonstrate that USFSP is

leading the pack when it comes to operating

sustainably and being a leader within the local

green community.

All information provided will come from

credible sources such as the University of South

Florida Saint Petersburg. Pictures and other

multimedia will assist in the visualization of

projects and the going green movement.

Interviews will be incorporated to provide a

one-on-one insight to USFSP’s initiatives for

sustainability and going green.

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Once the report is reviewed, the reader

will have a strong understanding of the going

green movement and its importance. The reader

will have an even stronger understanding of

USFSP’s stance on sustainability and what the

university is doing to reach the goals it has set

for a greener operating basis and overall

community. With this extensive knowledge, the

reader will be able to make an unbiased and

informed decision on the stance The University

has taken on sustainability and going green.

The Green Movement and What It Means

Pollution and the industrially fueled

degradation of the world ecosystem has recently

become a hot button topic in regions all across

the world. This has led to extensive research and

discovery on the manner that has been stating,

for a while now, that we as a collective are

harming the world in which we live. “Going

Green” is a fairly new idea and it is of great

importance when it comes to preserving the

world in which we live. Going Green is not just

a slogan but a lifestyle that promotes living in a

way that preserves the environment and the

world as an ecosystem. This lifestyle entails

active maintaining of the natural ecological

balance through reduction in our carbon

footprint and our pollution. The “Going Green”

lifestyle contains five important parts which

consist of: reducing pollution, conserving

resources, conserving energy, reducing

consumption and waste, and protecting the

earth’s ecological balance (What Does Going

Green Mean). Participating in these activities of

conservation will ultimately lead to a healthier

ecosystem and a happier lifestyle for the world

as a whole.

In our day-to-day lives, we are

constantly releasing toxic contaminants into the

environment through consumerism and

consumption. Our cars burn fossil fuels which

leads to a bigger carbon footprint. Trash and

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waste is broken down in landfills and becomes

toxic substances that pollute the soil and

groundwater. Household products, such as

cleaners and personal hygiene devices, release

toxic chemicals into the air and the water that

ends up in the sewers, in our water supplies, and

in the air we breathe. The amount of toxic

chemicals and pollutants produced by the advent

of mass production is another major issue that

we need to tackle as the pollution it causes is

simply astounding. We may never be able to

have zero emissions and zero pollution but we

can definitely take steps to cut down the

production and release of these toxic pollutants.

We can use more energy efficient methods of

production and manufacturing that will cut

down on emissions. We can manufacture

products with more natural ingredients and

processes. We can switch from fossil fuels to

renewable fuels such as solar and wind power.

These are just baby steps in a long journey that

summates in the final step of the going green

process: protecting the earth’s ecological

balance. This is quite possibly the most

important initiative in humanity at the current

time as we are on a slippery slope and

continuing on with our current ways of

production and pollution will cause major

ecological issues in the future (What Does

Going Green Mean).

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USFSP Plans and Commitments to Go Green

Strategic Plan

USFSP is an active member in the green

community and is always trying to find new

ways to conserve and promote environmental

health within the community and the world.

Below is the university’s mission statement.

“We strive to improve the environment through

building green, improving our energy efficiency,

saving water, planting native species, using

green cleaning, recycling, funding renewable

energy projects, and educating students, staff

and the community. As one of the university’s

five core values environmental stewardship

helps frame our objectives. Sustainability is also

part of our strategic plan.”

USFSP has a large strategic plan that

houses and promotes efficiency and strategic

continuity through the use of sustainable

practices and good spatial management, among

other things. Some of the key performance

indicators for USFSP consist of: its ranking in

the Princeton Review’s Green Colleges Guide,

its percentage of expectations met for the

ACUPCC, and its reduction in its carbon

footprint. These are all great performance

indicators as they push the school to strive for a

greener campus and community (Sustainability |

Sustainable Campus).

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Climate Commitment

One of USFSP’s greatest commitments

toward going green and remaining sustainable

as a campus falls under the up-taking of the

ACUPCC. The ACUPCC stands for the

American College and University Presidents’

Climate Commitment. This initiative is making

an effort to address climate damage and reverse

it through commitments with colleges all across

the United States. The participating colleges

have agreed to eliminate net greenhouse gas

emissions from specified campus operations and

promote research and education that will help

society learn how to live more sustainably.

USFSP’s Chancellor, Mr. Hogarth, signed this

agreement on earth day of 2013. With the

signing of this commitment, USFSP has agreed

to complete a greenhouse gas inventory, become

climate neutral within two years via a climate

action plan, and integrate sustainability into the

curriculum so that it can be a part of the

educational experience. USFSP has also taken

immediate steps with this commitment by

establishing a policy that all new campus

construction will be built adhering to the

standard of the U.S. Green Building Council’s

LEED silver standard or equivalent. The

university has also adopted a policy that

requires the purchase of energy star certified

products in all areas in which such ratings exist.

USFSP has also made its action plan, inventory,

and progress reports publicly available for all of

its green initiative (Sustainability |

Climate/energy).

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Student Green Energy Fund (SGEF)

The Student Green Energy Fund was

initiated as a collaborative, statewide, student-

led campaign in 2007. It is a student led

committee that is dedicated to extending the

Saint Petersburg “Green City” title to USF St.

Petersburg campus. This committee gives a

‘voice’ to the students of USFSP and allows

them to decide how their tuition money is spent.

The focus of the projects led by this committee

and funded by tuition money are geared towards

promoting sustainability, reducing energy costs,

promoting power generation, mitigating all

types of waste and resource consumption, and

lowering gas emissions. The way SGEF works

is by placing one dollar from every student

credit hour in the reserve. This fund is used for

projects that adhere to the green guidelines.

Students are then allowed to propose

sustainability-based projects to the SGEF

committee once during the spring and fall

semesters. This committee’s job is to guide

students through the proposal process, vote on

the projects to be taken into action, and oversee

the projects implementations. The committee is

composed of six students and four university

faculty members. There are numerous projects

that have been effectively implemented on

campus by the committee which will be

discussed later. The SGEF gives a voice to the

student body by allowing students to voice their

opinions on The University’s movement

towards operating sustainably and, in doing so,

catalyzes a growing experiential learning model

that teaches students leadership and creativity.

(Connect)

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Active Sustainability Endeavors

LEED Certifications and Transportation

Projects

The ACUPCC is a great initiative and is

one that has established some of the biggest

changes on the USFSP campus in terms of

ecological friendliness. One of the most

successful pushes was the immediate up-taking

of LEED certification standards which can be

shown in the production of the now finished

Science and Technology building as well as the

University Student Center, both of which have

received the LEED Gold certification and the

former of which was the first building to

achieve LEED Gold certification in the entire

USF system. The Kate Tiedemann College of

Business is also starting construction and is

planned to receive the LEED Gold certification

sometime after completion. The LEED gold

certification is very environmentally friendly.

Some of these friendly choices include reduced

water consumption, reduced construction

pollution, open space construction that promotes

biodiversity, reduced light pollution, energy

efficiency within the buildings, and the usage of

sustainable, local, and recycled materials in the

construction of the buildings. The LEED Gold

certification also promotes environmentally

friendly transportation choices with the

implementation of preferred parking for

efficient vehicles, electric charging station for

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electric cars, and bicycle storage, all of which promote lifestyles that are healthier for the

environment (Sustainability | Green Buildings).

Adding onto the charging station and

bicycle storage of the LEED certifications, there

are many great transportation options that

USFSP offers to students and staff that promote

healthier personal and ecological lifestyles.

These programs include the Enterprise Car

Share Program, the Bike-a-Bull Bike Share

Program, and the PSTA U-Pass Program. The

Enterprise Car Share Program is the first car

sharing program that USFSP has ever had. The

program is a flat rate membership based

automated car rental option that offers an

environmentally friendly and efficient car to

whoever may need one. Cars are accessed via a

membership card and are returned to their

original location when members are done using

them. This is a great option for those who would

like to carpool with their friends or only need a

car occasionally (Sustainability |

Transportation).

Another great program is the Bike-a-

Bull Share Program which is an on-campus

program that allows students to rent a bike for

24 hours with the provision of their student ID.

Upon signing a waiver and receiving a set of

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traffic laws, students are then supplied with a

beach cruiser. The beach cruise comes with 2

lights, a helmet and a lock for safety and

security. The PSTA U-Pass Program is another

partnership that USFSP has setup to provide

students and faculty with an environmentally

friendly option that is also easy on the wallet.

This program makes it easy for students and

staff to ride any PSTA bus or trolley for free.

Riders simply need to show their university ID

card. USFSP pays PSTA a flat rate to allow

university members to ride for free. All of the

above options are phenomenal and should be

taken advantage of as they offer very economic

options that are easy on the environment and cut

down tremendously on the university's carbon

footprint (Sustainability | Transportation).

Waste Management

Efficient waste management is a great

way to contribute to

going green and is

an activity that

USFSP is actively

participating in. One of the ways that the human

population can control waste is through

recycling. Millions and millions of tons of

plastics are produced every year and many of

these can be recycled. USFSP is an active

participant in recycling and the initiative that

started recycling

at the university

was headed by the

SGEF. They

helped fund the purchasing of the recycling bins

which house two separate receptacles for normal

trash and recyclable items such as plastics and

aluminum. The receptacles themselves are also

helping the environment as each one is made of

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937 recycled milk jugs. There are 20 of these

receptacles that can be found across the campus.

In addition to these receptacles, students

and faculty can drop off their home recycling

into recycling containers that can be found

behind the Piano Man building. This is a great

option for people who live far from recycling

facilities and for those who cannot afford home

pickup recycling services. This is a great

example of a way that USFSP is helping the

greater community and the environment at the

same time (Sustainability | Waste).

In addition to on campus and community

recycling endeavors, USFSP is also making

headway in reducing their toxic waste. This is

an initiative that is being facilitated by the

Office of Campus Computing. The office has

pledged to do their best to reduce their carbon

footprint and offer a multitude of recycling

options among other ecologically friendly

initiatives. Some of the recycling efforts include

battery, mobile phone, printer cartridge,

computer part, and paper recycling at local

facilities along with the purchase of ecologically

friendly recycled paper. The Office of Campus

Computing is also conserving energy by

automatically powering off idle computers

across campus as well as purchasing low-power

hardware for computational systems. The

custodial department can also be contacted for

assistance in recycling all of the aforementioned

items which helps educate the students and staff

on proper recycling techniques (Sustainability |

Waste).

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Important Projects

Garage LED Lighting

In the fall of 2012, a few projects have

been completed. Parking Garage LED light

Retrofit (Phase 1) has been completed. This

project included installing Energy-efficient LED

lights on the first floor of the parking garage.

The previous lighting in the garage was

inefficient and short-lived. The mercury levels

were also high and considered hazardous waste.

The fixtures that were replaced reduced energy

usage by 69, 250KWH/Year. The new lights

also consume 75% less energy and last ten times

longer.

Green Cardio

Another project that was completed was

the Green Cardio Loft (Phase 2). The project

includes incorporating Woodway Curve

treadmills and Green Machine Bikes, and

ellipticals. The treadmills do not connect to

electrical outlets, and are completely powered

by the runner. The bikes and ellipticals in the

loft create energy as people utilize them and that

energy is used to power other fixtures and

equipment within the fitness center to help

offset energy cost and usage. The machines also

track their energy output so users can see how

they are helping the environment.

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Water

Bottle

Filling Stations

Bottle Refill Stations were put into place

at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg

in the fall of 2012. This was done to reduce the

use of plastic water bottles as they account for a

huge amount of the plastic that ends up

polluting the environment. The station is the

Elkay EZH20® which has a sanitary no-touch

sensor with an automatic 20-second shut off

timer. It even counts the quantity of plastic

bottle diverted from the waste stream and

displays the number on a green lcd screen.

(SGEF Approved Projects)

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Solar Powered Stations In the spring of 2012, other various

projects were put into place and completed

as well. Solar docks and a solstice pole were

both installed on campus. The solar power

dock is a picnic table with eight seats made

of recycled materials and an umbrella that

houses three solar panels. These solar panels

capture energy which is then used to power

high intensity LED lights for nighttime use,

four power outlets, and four USB type

power outlets. They can collect up to 135

watts of power. They are located behind

Coquina by the harbor. The Solstice Pole

contains a solar panel that collects energy

from the sun that charges electric devices.

This is located in front of the STG building.

(SGEF Approved Projects)

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Hybrid Truck

In addition to creating the solar panels to

conserve energy, USFSP has also purchased a

2013 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid edition truck.

The hybrid truck is used by the Waterfront

Association to transport equipment and students

to events around the state. The truck helps to

save $1,292 in fuel per year and approximately

$4,292 on total vehicle expenses because, before

the truck was purchased, the Waterfront rented

vehicles for $3,000 per year and was spending

an additional $3,692 on fuel. Not only does the

hybrid truck save money, but it also reduces the

CO2 emissions by approximately 6395 pounds

per year. Phase 1 of the Cardio Loft was also

completed. (SGEF Approved Projects)

Green Graduation

More recently, USF launched its first

green graduation commencement in the spring

of 2015. Students wore GreenWeaver caps and

gowns. These caps and gowns were made from

fully recyclable plastic water bottles. Each gown

is constructed using 23 plastic water bottles

which are crafted into a surprisingly soft matte

material. This initiative allows for 20,000 plastic

bottles to be reused each year. Taking this new

green approach on graduation wear shows a

positive outcome on the environment coinciding

with USF’s sustainability goals. According to

GreenWeaver, when manufacturing plastic into

fabric, emissions from carbon dioxide are

reduced by 54.6 percent. They also use recycled

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thermal energy during the manufacturing

process, and this reduces petroleum use by 52

percent. This project also shows the impact the

green initiative is having on the campus

population, as this switch was a student-driven

decision. (Hagen)

USF Green Report Card

University of South Florida

University of Florida Gainesville

University of Miami

Climate Change and Energy

B: USF has conducted a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and is working to reduce emissions with the aid of carbon offsets. To decrease energy use, heat recovery systems, lighting systems, and energy-efficient lighting fixtures have been installed.

A: The university has pledged to reduce greenhouse emissions 17% below 2005 levels and 83% below 2005 levels by 2050. Significant reductions have already been made. To conserve energy, T5 an T8 lighting is used

B: UM has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Numerous energy efficiency technologies have been installed on campus.

Food and Recycling B: Dining services spends 28 % of its food budget on local products, and purchases some hormone- and antibiotic-free ice cream products. Tray less dining has saved USF 32,992 gallons of water per year. The university recycles, traditional materials, and used cooking oil.

A: Sources local and organic vegetables, fruit, dairy and meat. Disposable dish wear is used on campus that is made of biodegradable content.

B: Dining services spends about 13% of its food budget on local products. Individuals who use a reusable bag or mug receives discounts.

Green Building A: The campus master plan includes policies that support green building initiatives. USF has installed water metering technology, lighting sensors, and LED lighting in all buildings, as well as low-flow showerheads and dual-flush toilets in some buildings.

A: Requires that all new construction projects and major renovations meet LEED Gold criteria.

B: The university mandates that all new construction and renovation projects meet LEED Silver criteria at a minimum.

Student Involvement A: The Green Living Learning Community,

A: nearly 400 students live in sustainability-housing

C: Earth Alert, one of several sustainability-

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which began in 2009 gives 25 students the opportunity to enhance sustainability programming and encourage student participation in campus initiatives.

and the university employs 12 paid and 3 unpaid sustainability interns.

related student groups at UM, aims to educate students and faculty about environmental issues and participates in activites such as beach clean ups and mangroves restoration.

Transportation A: USF offers preferred parking for carpoolers and is working on a large-scale ride-sharing program.

A: Approximately 85% of students commute to campus via environmentally preferable means.

A: Free ad discounted transit passes are provided to university employees, and a fleet of buses provides free transportation around campus. Faculty and employees who drive hybrid vehicles receive a 50% discount on parking passes

Administration A: The University has a formal sustainability policy and incorporates sustainability in the campus master plan and strategic plan.

A: The Sustainability Committee created a sustainability office and has helped integrate sustainability into the curriculum.

B: UM is committed to sustainability through a formal policy as well as components of the campus master plan and strategic plan.

Overall Grade B+ B+ B-

Green Card Information retrieved from http://www.greenreportcard.org/index.html

The Competition

Aside from USFSP, other area colleges

are taking initiative when it comes to going

green and sustainability. There are similarities

and differences among them.

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Saint Petersburg College

One of the schools taking part in the

green movement is St. Petersburg College. St.

Petersburg College has adopted the following

business practices in an effort to go green. SPC

makes efforts to purchase Energy Star

equipment. This equipment includes essentials

such as electronics, appliances, and office

furnishings that are made from recycled

materials. The college also uses Compact

Fluorescent Lamps or LED lights across

campus. The campus recycles 100% of the

fluorescent bulbs used on campus. SPC

maintains a "green cleaning" policy, as shown in

its custodial department. The college’s cleaning

supplies and equipment are all environmentally

friendly. SPC has taken on the initiative of

lowering water consumption by installing new

showers and toilets that operate on a low flow

system, which in turn reduces water usage by

30%. SPC also partners with the City of St.

Petersburg utilities to use reclaimed water for

irrigation across all of their campuses. SPC is

also constructing LEED certified buildings as

well as solar

installations. SPC has

also started a tree

planting initiative to help

environmental stability and welfare. With this

information it is clear that USFSP and SPC

share some of the same initiatives.

Eckerd College

Another college making an impact on

the green movement is Eckerd College. Like

USF, it is one of nine Florida schools noted for

its green efforts. Sustainability is a huge part of

Eckerd’s culture and they have a vast array of

initiatives that they are currently implementing.

Like USFSP, the college has LEED certified

buildings as well as a recycling program, bike

sharing program, and a car sharing program.

Eckerd even has a devoted climate commitment

plan on par with that of USFSP. One of the

unique initiatives that Eckerd has going for it

and USFSP does not, is what they call the

environmental dorm. It is a dorm that is focused

on the environment and the residents choose to

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maintain a sustainable and environmentally

friendly lifestyle. Other exciting and progressive

programs include environmental organizations

on campus, an “eat local” challenge to support

food made and grown around campus, and a

natural habitat on campus called Alumni grove.

Conclusion

As the research and report has shown,

the University of South Florida Saint Petersburg

is a leader and an active member in the

implementation of actions that accomplish the

goals of the going green movement and of a

sustainable community. The Strategic Plan and

Mission Statement of the university sets the tone

for USFSP’s strong desire to be a part of the

green movement. USFSP’s numerous projects

and constructions clearly show ‘they aren’t

fooling around.’ In addition, with the creation of

the Student Green Energy Fund, the university

has been able to effectively carry out various

sustainable projects and has established a

‘Green University,’ which is one of the few

universities recognized by the Princeton Review

Green College Guide. USFSP’s initiatives are

not only evident in the research and report, but

also, are easily recognize by students, faculty,

and visitors as they stroll the campus grounds,

taking in the passion and movement towards a

green and sustainable community.

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Glossary of Terms

Sustainability: The ability to maintain the qualities that are valued in the physical environment. Living a green lifestyle to preserve the natural environment and its resources. Going Green: To pursue knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations. Mission Statement: Formal summary of the aims and values of an organization, in this case, USFSP goals to participate in the going green movement. Strategic Plan: Organization’s process of defining its strategy, or direction, in making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. In this case, USFSP strategy and plans to improve the environment. Climate Commitment: USFSP greatest commitments to going green and remaining a sustainable campus and includes the up taking of ACUPCC. ACUPCC: stands for the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment. This initiative is making an effort to address climate damage and reverse it through commitments with colleges all across the United States. LEED Gold certification: Stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. SGEF: stands for Student Green Energy Fund and is a collaborative, state-wide, student led committee that allows students to choose how their tuition is spend through projects that promote sustainability. PSTA: stands for Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, which works with USFSP to provide students and faculty free rides.

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This source is a news article on the conference that takes place for USF in Anna Maria Island. They talk about their plans for sustainability. It is between two important people and how they agreed. We will utilize this source to demonstrate current events and important figures regarding sustainability and going green.

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This source is a news article on the background of USF and how it’s named one of the nation’s top green colleges. It provides a lot of information on what USF has done, and what they are going to do. This will be included in the paper on the history of going green. It also has information on the rankings of USF.

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This source is a news article on USF and how it was named one of the top green schools in the United States. It has been one of only 22 colleges to earn a spot on the Princeton’s Review’s Green Honor Roll. It informs on the programs USF has engaged in, as well as, their future goals. This source provides great recognition of USF and going green, which will contribute to our paper.

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This source is a news article on what USF has done to participate in the going green program. They installed free electric vehicle charging stations on campus in the parking garage. They also evaluated the usage and costs. This has been another green initiative and yet another sustainable energy opportunity. This will provide information that can be included in the paper on what USF has done.

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This source provides information on how the Student Green Energy Fund (SGEF) was started. It also provides information on what projects have been approved/ funded in 2012, such as sustainable cardio equipment, solar docks, and hybrid truck. This source also provides what future projects are being thought of, such as bottling refill stations and LED lighting in parking garage. Some of these projects we can see have already been implemented on campus. We will utilize this source to demonstrate how USFSP has participated in the going green program.

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This source is a news article on how USF had made, yet another, attempt at going green. They made the graduation gowns green through the use of plastic bottles. Each gown is made from 23 water bottles. It does cost more for a gown. However,  it was a unanimous student government vote to follow through with project. This source will provide good background information that will be incorporated into the paper.

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This source is a journal written by USF’s Office of Sustainability. It was written in 2010, and provides information on their climate action plan. It provides extensive and valuable information that can be included in the White Paper Project. It provides the overviews, and history of sustainability at USF. It also provides USF’s goals for greenhouse gas emissions, action steps for the environment, transportation, energy, and consumption.

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This source is written by USF about the Student Green Energy Fund. It provides an overview on what is contained in the fund and that it is a student nominal fee. The fee is used to conserve energy, reduce energy costs, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting renewable energy technologies. This is a good source on what USF has done to contribute to the going green movement.

“What does Going Green Mean.” All-Recycling-Facts. N.p.. N.d.. Web. 10 Nov 2015. http://www.all-recycling-facts.com/what-does-going-green-mean.html

This source provides information on what going green really means. This will be included in the paper in the beginning to ensure the reader knows what it means. It allows some background that can be emphasized on. There are five basic principles to going green which are to reduce pollution, to conserve resources, to conserve energy, to reduce consumption and waste, and to protect the earth’s ecological balance.

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