Check out Clemson's Solid Green campaign:

http://www.clemson.edu/solidgreen
Solid Green: For a Better Future is Clemson’s anti-litter and environmental sustainability campaign. Its mission is to promote a “green” campus by coordinating and sponsoring events that further Clemson’s commitment to the environment and sustainability. The goals of Solid Green are to raise awareness of littering on campus, recycling, energy and water conservation and other environmental issues; to promote clean-up activities and other events; and to support student groups that promote environmental awareness.

Reduce and Recycle

• Establish a waste reduction ethic in all areas, including office activities—minimize unnecessary copying, reuse scrap paper and envelopes, print double-sided etc. 
• Set up campus “repair and swap” shops to refurbish, exchange and reuse unwanted items.
• Reduce distribution of phone books
• Minimize press runs of campus newspapers and other publications, consistent with actual need.
• Determine recycling potential for the campus.
• Implement a recycling program—start with paper and cardboard and expand to metal, plastic and glass.
• Recycle tires, batteries, fluorescent lamps and ballasts, computers, scrap metal, concrete, asphalt. 
• Compost organic waste.
• Seek to recycle at least 50% of campus waste.

Purchase Green Products

• Purchase only what is needed.
• Implement an environmentally-friendly products purchasing policy, i.e., buy only products which are durable, reusable, recyclable, made of recycled materials, non-hazardous, energy efficient, harvested in a sustainable way, produced in an environmentally sound manner, etc.
• Replace virgin-material office paper with 100% post-consumer recycled, non-chlorine bleached paper.
• Buy only computers, office equipment and appliances compliant with EPA Energy Star program.  Information on Energy Star program found at: http://www.energystar.gov
• Incorporate environmental standards in all contracts for goods and services.

Energy Conservation

• Create energy databases which document energy use and completed energy conservation measures and projects.
• Establish a reasonable heating/cooling temperature range for all buildings.
• Minimize HVAC fan and equipment run times.
• Utilize all cost-effective retrofit opportunities for efficient lighting, HVAC motors, drives, EMS, etc. and operate this equipment to maximize savings.
• For lab buildings, focus on fume hood ventilation system efficiency measures including heat recovery and variable air volume fan systems. 
• Make conservation projects happen by using energy service companies, third party financing, and demand-side management incentives.
• Use life cycle analysis to evaluate conservation projects.
• Organize an ongoing energy awareness program which enlists the support of the campus community and encourages respect for temperature policies, efficient operation of lights, use of power management features on computer equipment, etc.
• Link energy conservation efforts with programs to reduce campus carbon dioxide emissions and other activities contributing to global warming.

Water

• Implement water conservation program to repair leaks and retrofit inefficient plumbing fixtures.
• Avoid water consuming air compressors and “one-pass” air conditioning systems.
• Protect ground water and storm run-off by minimizing use of salt for ice-melting and by implementing an automotive oil recycling program for on-campus students.
• Use drought-resistant plantings and minimizing irrigation.

Hazardous Materials

• Switch to non/least toxic paints, solvents and cleaning agents.
• Recycle hazardous waste-containing products such as fluorescent lamps and ballasts, anti-freeze, solvents, batteries, computer monitor and TVs, etc.
• Use integrated pest management techniques to minimize or eliminate use of pesticides.
• Don’t use herbicides on campus lawns.
• Recycle and recover ozone-depleting agents.
• Avoid chlorine-based products and incineration of plastics.

Transportation

• Encourage travel by carpooling, public transportation, bicycling, walking.
• Support and use vehicles that run on an alternative fuel source, e.g., natural gas.

Food and Food Service

• Buy regional produce in season.
• Support local organic farms.
• Minimize the use of disposable dinnerware.
• Implement a reusable mug program with discounted drinks at dining areas.

Campus Grounds and Land Use

• Redefine campus beauty.
• Reduce lawn areas and grass cutting.
• Promote “natural succession” for unneeded lawn areas.
• Go organic and celebrate dandelions!
• Develop a nature appreciation program.
• Protect woodlands, wetlands, watershed, and wildlife.
• Implement a tree protection policy.
• Plant native species.

New Construction

• Don’t oversize or build unnecessarily.
• Utilize sustainable or “green” design principles for all new construction and rehabs.
• Design for state-of-the-art energy efficiency and exceed energy codes.
• Include suitable recycling collection space in building design programs.
• Recycle construction and demolition debris.
• Specify environmentally-friendly building materials and products.
• Evaluate options based on life cycle analysis. 

Campus Planning and Design

• Develop a campus that is in a convenient location to the population being served and the regional public transit system.
• Develop campus master plan which minimizes negative impacts and disruption of natural ecosystems and surroundings.
• Preserve and enhance greenspace.  Protect natural areas from development. 
• Concentrate buildings and arrange campus walkways and roads to minimize on-campus driving and create a convenient pedestrian and bicycle campus. 
• Allow for solar access in building siting and orientation.
• Use water-efficient indigenous plantings; landscape for energy efficiency as well as aesthetics.
• Subject all new building, renovation and expansion plans to a public participation process, an environmental impact analysis, and sustainable design principles. 

Teaching and Research

• Strengthen and prioritize undergraduate, graduate, and post-grad environmental studies, research, and policy programs.
• Teach environmental literacy to all students.
• Expand opportunities for using the campus physical plant and business operations as a “learning lab” for students.
• Develop community environmental education programs and participate in public dialogue on environmental issues in the wider community.

Internet Resources

College & University Environmental Program WebPages

http://www.sc.edu/sustainableu/
The Sutstainable Universities Iniative is a statewide network of faculty, staff and students who share an interest in integrating environmental considerations into their work. While the SUI schools collaborate and share information, each individual school focuses on the aspects of sustainability that best fit the institution.

http://wings.buffalo.edu/udgreen
The University at Buffalo’s “UB Green” environmental web site.  Visit this site for information on all of SUNY Buffalo’s environmental programs including recycling, energy conservation, environmental audits, the Environmental Task Force, and campus environmental and energy policies, etc.

http://www.sustain.ubc.ca/index.html
This is the site of the University of British Columbia’ Campus Sustainability Office which contains information about a multitude of green campus activities including successful green building projects.

http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Brown_Is_Green
This site provides an overview of Brown University’s “Brown Is Green” environmental efforts and provides links to many college and university campus-based environmental action sites.

http://www.tufts.edu/tie/
Tufts University Institution for the Environment site highlights Tufts recycling, climate change, and other green campus environmental programs.

http://www.uvm.edu/greening
The Environmental Council of the University of Vermont runs an exemplary environmental stewardship campaign.  Be sure to explore this site and their environmental initiatives for ideas on how to green your campus.

National and International Organizations WebPages

http://www.appa.org
APPA: The Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers is an international association dedicated to maintaining, protecting, and enhancing the quality of educational facilities.  APPA promotes excellence in the administration, care, operation, planning, and construction of educational facilities. 
APPA, 1643 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2818

http://www.greenseal.org
Greenseal is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people and institutions buy products and services that are less damaging to the environment.  Their scientists study and test products to identify those that are friendliest to the planet and award the best products with a seal of approval.

http://www.rmi.org
Rocky Mountain Institute is a nonprofit research and educational foundation whose mission is to foster the efficient and sustainable use of resources as a path to global security.  Excellent information source on energy issues and environmentally friendly careers.

http://www.secondnature.org
Second Nature is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmental education and literacy.  This web site has searchable databases of environmental courses, syllabi, teaching methods, etc.

Green Building Design WebPages

http://www.buildinggreen.com
The Environmental Building News is an excellent monthly newsletter which focuses on energy-efficient, resource efficient, and healthy building practices.

http://www.buildinggreen.com
Governor’s Green Government Council website features information on green design as well as details on Pennsylvania’s green design initiatives.  Also available is an excellent video entitled Pennsylvania’s First Green Building.  To order call (717) 783-9981.

http://www.oikos.com
Oikos: Green Building Source provides green building news, products and companies.  Checkout the “library” section for information organized by subject.

http://www.sbicouncil.org
The Sustainable Buildings Industry Council works to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of residential, institutional, and commercial buildings (including schools) nationwide.

http://www.usgbc.org
The U.S. Green Building Council promotes the understanding, development and accelerated implementation of “green building” policies, programs, technologies, standards and design practices.

Clemson University Publications

Greek Community on the Quad
When you live in the Quad, green is in! Clemson's Greek Community on the Quad represents the Unviersity's commitment to the "green building" concecpt, the environment and sustainability.

The New Quad - Sustainable Living at Clemson
Green buildings and sites are those that effiiciently use energy, water and materials, and reduce the building's impact on health and environment.

Lighten Your Load Program Brochure
The Lighten Your Load Program is a collaborative effort between University Housing and the Clemson University Recycling Department. At the end of each spring semester, students can place unwanted items in bins located in each residential area. The items are then collected and donated to local charities.

Clemson University Environmental Efforts

Clemson University Residential Facilities’ department addresses campus environmental stewardship issues including energy conservation, waste reduction, recycling, pesticides and campus land-use matters.

For more information on our environmental activities and programs or to schedule a tour please contact:
Gary Gaulin
Associate Director, Residential Facilities - Projects
Clemson University
100-D Clemson House
Clemson, South Carolina 29632
CAMDEN@clemson.edu
Office: (864) 656-5445