Sustainability: Challenges and Economic

Opportunities Forum

Duke FarmsNovember 5, 2014

Shana S. Weber, Ph.D.Director, Office of

SustainabilityPrinceton University

President, NJHEPS

Research, Education & Engagement

Campus Systems:

-Energy -Buildings -Transportation-Food-Purchasing-Waste Reduction-Landscape-Water

Progress: 20% of graduating class formally engaged in sustainability

Progress: new Campus as Lab Innovation Fund established for faculty research

Progress:12+ student groups active in campus GreenLeaders500 attendees at 7th annual Earth Day FestivalActive partnerships with the town

Progress:Student driven and research-based rollout of single-stream recycling, with tracking of impact

First campus-wide dorm energy competition using app-based live data feeds

Even with weather-related bumps, Princeton on track to reach 2020 goal

Strategies for 2020

5.3 megawatt (covering 27 acres) solar PV array, provided 8 % of campus electricity last year

1.24 million square feet of new construction and major renovations built under sustainability guidelines since 2008

90 hours of continuing ed for 50 employees (30 are LEED Accredited Professionals)

Commitment to recycle 95% or more of construction and demolition debris continues to be met

520 fewer commuter cars compared to 2008

772 individuals participating in TDM

60% of food purchased last year was sustainable, 44% from within 250 miles

94% of office paper is 100% PCW recycled, chlorine free

55% of cleaners and soaps are Green Seal Certified

48 million gallons of water saved

12 acres of re-established woodlands and 5 acres of new open green space

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