january 2016 greening your agency

Greening Your AgencyLessons in Sustainable Park Management

Sustainable Park Management What is “green”

Programming

Special Events

Land Management

Facilities

Purchasing

Resources

Green Quiz

Five Take Aways Parks

Energy

Education / Programs

Purchasing

Champions

8300+ acres in Chicago

585 Parks with over 250 Facilities

26 Miles of Lakefront & 27Beaches

70 Fitness Centers

10 Harbors

6 Golf Courses

17 Historic Lagoons

15 Dog Friendly Areas

500 Playgrounds

Maggie Daley Park

Hyatt

Maggie Daley

Park


Programming

Special Events

Land Management

Facilities

Purchasing

Resources

Green Quiz

What is “green” Sustainability

Conservation

Environmental Steward

Reduced carbon footprint

Limited environmental impact

Habitat restoration and creation

Nature

What is “green”

What is “green”

Reducing waste, increasing efficiency, conserving landscape and habitat, improving quality of life.

What is Green? Paper or Plastic?

What is Green? Paper or Plastic? Neither

Parks are green and sustainable

Protect human health

Boost energy and water efficiency

Reduce or eliminate toxic chemicals

Create less waste

Support markets for green products and green jobs

Save money through increased product life, fewer health and safety claims, and lower maintenance and disposal costs (Going green saves green)

Why it matters Parks are green and sustainable

Protect human health

Boost energy and water efficiency

Reduce or eliminate toxic chemicals

Create less waste

Support markets for green products and green jobs

Save money through increased product life, fewer health and safety claims, and lower maintenance and disposal costs (Going green saves green)


Programming

Special Events

Land Management

Facilities

Purchasing

Resources

Green Quiz

In addition to instruction …

Reuse materials

Reuse Ideas Bug Trap

Reuse Ideas Bug Hotel

Swing or pool

Slide or bed

Reuse Ideas

http://www.azuraanisalaim.com/2010/07/6-

most-creative-useful-toilet-paper.html

Reuse Paint

Containers

Packing

CDs

Office Supplies

Donations


Programming

Special Events

Land Management

Facilities

Purchasing

Resources

Green Quiz

Initial research included:

US Green Building Council LEED rating system

USEPA Green Meetings

http://www.epa.gov/oppt/greenmeetings

Green Hotels

Chicago Green Restaurant Co-op

Developed a checklist

Need a minimum 20 points

out of 40

Recycling is required

Polystyrene (Plastic #6) is

not allowed

For most events

Reusable materials

Recycled content

Access to public transit OR car pool parking

Energy efficiency

Education

For festivals or performance events

Do not distribute programs

Use electronic ticketing

Recycled content for signage

Limit giveaways

Have a green team

Onsite regulations

Few vendors

Employ Green Team / Infrastructure

38% Diversion Rate (2011)

Biodiesel Generators

Composting Food Waste

Car Sharing

Bike Valet (2009)

Green Special Events Start early (before the event day)

Focus on reducing waste and recycling

Suggest alternative green products to use

Communicate the events green features and success

Promote and reward green events

Encourage participation in green activities – Earth Day

It’s not so difficult!


Programming

Special Events

Land Management

Facilities

Purchasing

Resources

Green Quiz

Shifting growing zones

Use native plants

Let grass grow higher and grass cycle

Reduce irrigation

Reduce pesticide use

Landscape

Stormwater Management

Rainwater reuse


Programming

Special Events

Land Management

Facilities

Purchasing

Resources

Green Quiz

Waste Reduction - Recycling Appropriate size and location

SignageWho has a recycling program?

Who has an effective recycling program?

How do you know?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Recycle001.svg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Recycle001.svg

COLLECTION INFRASTRUCTURE

Using it properly?

Marketing it properly?

Waste reduction Know your waste stream

Set reduction goals

Track goals

Report and reward

Manage energy

Turn off lights when not in use

Winter temp at 68 / Summer temp at 72

Motion sensor switches

Replace incandescent lights with CFLs or LEDs

Vend miser for vending machines

Anti-idling policy

Dedicated parking for green vehicles

Use low flow fixtures

Facilities - low cost

Reduce paper usage

Soil reuse

Recycled aggregate for construction

Renewable energy credits (RECs)

Turf conversion to native plantings

Moderate cost

LEED construction

Fleet improvements

Insulation and building envelop

Energy services contract

Facilities capital investment

Energy Efficiency

• Increase thermal comfort of the facility

• Reduce annual operating costs

• Accelerate completion of necessary capital improvements

• Reduce emergency maintenance events caused by utility outages

• Decrease CO2 emissions

Energy Efficiency

Return on Investment

Cost

Savings

Return on InvestmentAnnual Savings

Total

Annual

Savings

Energy Conservation

Measure (ECM) ECM Cost Rebates*

ECM total

cost

ROI

Payback Energy Operations

Avoided

Capital

Boiler replacement

$ 328,012 $ 11,487 $ 316,525 7 $8,846 $12,000 $25,253 $46,099

BAS (building automation

system)$ 44,807 $ 966 $ 43,841 10 $1,200 $0 $3,450 $4,508

steam traps/ radiator valve

replacement$ 25,829 $ 864 $ 24,965 9 $665 $0 $1,988 $2,653

Replace sewage ejector

pumps$ 42,968 $ - $ 42,968 13 $8 $0 $3,308 $3,458

weatherization upgrades

$ 19,958 $ 908 $ 19,050 10 $699 $0 $1,537 $2,236

$ 461,574 $ 14,225 $ 447,349 $11,418 $12,000 $35,536 $58,954

Davis Square Park Energy and Operational Savings

Return on InvestmentAnnual Savings

Total

Annual

Savings

Energy Conservation

Measure (ECM) ECM Cost Rebates*

ECM total

cost

ROI

Payback Energy Operations

Avoided

Capital

Boiler replacement

$ 328,012 $ 11,487 $ 316,525 7 $8,846 $12,000 $25,253 $46,099

BAS (building automation

system)$ 44,807 $ 966 $ 43,841 10 $1,200 $0 $3,450 $4,508

steam traps/ radiator valve

replacement$ 25,829 $ 864 $ 24,965 9 $665 $0 $1,988 $2,653

Replace sewage ejector

pumps$ 42,968 $ - $ 42,968 13 $8 $0 $3,308 $3,458

weatherization upgrades

$ 19,958 $ 908 $ 19,050 10 $699 $0 $1,537 $2,236

$ 461,574 $ 14,225 $ 447,349 7.5 $11,418 $12,000 $35,536 $58,954

Davis Square Park Energy and Operational Savings

Resources

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

Smart Energy Design Assistance Center

Illinois Clean Energy Communities Foundation


Programming

Special Events

Land Management

Facilities

Purchasing

Resources

Green Quiz

How to Green Purchasing

Green the Commodities

Green the Contracts

Green the Process

Green the Commodities

Most products have green equivalent

Consider end of life implications

Use green certifications

Paper & Office supplies – recycled content

Construction – stone aggregate or recycled content

Janitorial supplies – paper or cleaning products

Electronic equipment – Energy Star

Low flow water fixtures

Low VOC products – paint, carpet, adhesives

Markers, art supplies – non toxic

Greening Commodities

Equal in cost to non-recycled content

Post consumer, pre consumer

Post industrial, pre industrial

Vendor’s green catalogues

Examples

Office Paper

Plastic in copiers / printers

Office supplies (pens, pencils, paperclips)

Recycled Content vs Recyclable

Green the Contract Specific language in bid or contract

Fuel efficient fleet & landscape

equipment

Landscaping that is drought tolerant or native

Locally sourced preferred

Waste Management Plan for construction

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Green preferred over traditional

Sets green benchmarks

May require vendor action

Use to qualify or score bids

State of Washington:

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/epp/

New York City

http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/downloads/pdf/eppmanual.pdf

Vendmiser

LED Lighting

Green Process Bids available online

Accept electronic / paperless submittal

Virtual Pre Bid Meetings

Virtual Pool Contract RFP

Virtual Bid Openings

Green factors into bid score

IFB: All other factors equal, greener wins

RFP: Part of score

Sometimes but not always

If the initial upfront cost is more, look to the return on investment and cost avoidance

Return on Investment

Cost

Savings

ROI Calculator handout/email

Vendmiser

Lighting

Showerhead

Recycled Content Paper

Vendmiser

Green Janitorial Supplies

Concentrated versus Ready To Use

Look at cost differently

$25 $2




$0.23 $2




$0.23 $6

Measure savings

Understand market fluctuations

Have a plan for your savings

Budget cuts

Reprogram funding

Publicize your savings

Track your savings

Don’t forget to tell somebody!

Sustainable Park Management

What is “green”

Programming

Special Events

Land Management

Facilities

Purchasing

Resources

Green Quiz

Resources Illinois Park and Recreation Association

Environmental Committee

City of Chicago Ordinance

2-92-590 Recycled product procurement

Midwest Energy Efficiency Association

http://mwalliance.org/

Illinois Green Building Council

www.usgbc-illinois.org

US EPA

www.epa.gov/epp

• Green Seal www.greenseal.org• EcoLogo www.ecologo.org• EPEAT www.epeat.net• Energy Star www.energystar.gov• Forest Stewardship Council www.fsc.org• GreenGuard www.greenguard.org• USGBC LEED www.usgbc.org • NRDC http://www.nrdc.org/enterprise/greeningadvisor/pu-

policy.asp • UL Environment

http://www.ulenvironment.com/ulenvironment/eng/pages/• National Recreation and Park Association

• Conservation Task Force

Third Party Resources

What now? Benchmark what you are already doing green

Set goals to increase existing green programs

Engage your Board members

Apply for grants and support

Incorporate green design into renovations or capital program

Incorporate green language into contracts and bids

Track and report on success

Sustainable Park Management

What is “green”

Programming

Special Events

Land Management

Facilities

Purchasing

Resources

Green Quiz

Green or Not?

GREEN!

Green or Not?GREEN-ISH

Green or Not?

Green or Not?

NOT

GREEN

Green or Not?

GREEN!

Green or Not?

NOT

GREEN

GREEN-ISH

Green or Not?

GREEN!

Green or Not?

NOT

GREEN

Green or Not?

Up to 30% made from plants

100% recyclable

Contains 45% less plastic than

original 2001 bottle

Partner with World Wildlife Fund

for water conservation

GREEN-

ish

Green or Not?

Boxes ship flat

76% of box from trees

Certified managed forests

10% of profits for world water

relief

10% of profits to reforestation

Recyclable where available

GREEN-

er

Green or Not?

Meant to be reused

BPA free

Dishwasher safe

After all, bottled water is

just tap water repackaged!

GREEN!

Brendan Daley, CPRP, LEED AP

Director of Strategy & Sustainability

Chicago Park District

[email protected]

@parksgreenguy

Thank you!

january 2016 greening your agency

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