BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY PROJECT CLEAN PLATE
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY ROLLS OUT CAMPAIGN TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE: A NEW PROGRAM CALLED PROJECT CLEAN PLATE EDUCATES STUDENTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF NOT WASTING FOOD AT ITS ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT DINING FACILITIES.
universities enable them to earn a STARS rating based on the effectiveness of their sustainability practices. The information is recorded and collated by AASHE and is accessible to its members on the AASHE website. Participation in STARS enables institutions to compare their own sustainability efforts and initiatives against other STARS participants. The aim is to showcase sustainability achievement as institutions
strive to improve their STARS ratings by introducing new or improved initiatives and practices. AASHE staff members are particularly proud of the forum for discussion and engagement provided by STARS. “Institutions participating in STARS can see where they currently stand and what the opportunities for improvement are. STARS participation is a great way to start conversations about advancing sustainability on
campus at the operational, academic, and executive levels,” Ms. Urbanski explains. AASHE is hoping to expand the success of STARS in the international arena as well. “Since the launch of STARS 2.0 last fall,” Ms. Urbanski explains, “institutions beyond the United States and Canada can now fully participate in STARS and earn a rating. We are excited to make this platform available to any higher education institution in the world.”
THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON REMOVED HALF THE LIGHTS IN ROESCH LIBRARY AND UPGRADED THE OTHERS TO HIGH-EFFICIENT DOUBLE-LIFE LAMPS AND ELECTRONIC BALLASTS. THE RESULT WAS A REDUCTION IN ENERGY USAGE OF MORE THAN 50 PERCENT FOR THE LIBRARY, WITH A BARELY NOTICEABLE REDUCTION IN LIGHT OUTPUT.
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