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Spring 2008
Penn State Kicks off Inaugural Green-PSU Listserv
What's Green at Penn State by Laura Priaino
Penn State is Taking the "Green" Challenge with New Campaign
Penn State kicks off inaugural Green-PSU listserv
In a world that is becoming more environmentally aware every day, Penn State is staying ahead of the pack by initiating and supporting environmentally-friendly policies and practices. By implementing these practices and planning goals, the University benefits itself by saving money and improving its way of life, and it also sets an example for others in the local and global communities.
University Park by itself is the home to many groups and departments that drive Penn State’s commitment to environmental practices. From the Center of Sustainability in the College of Agricultural Engineering to the Office of Physical Plant’s recycling and energy-saving reprograms, Penn State’s dedication can be seen from all angles of campus. It can also be seen across the state at each commonwealth campus, which demonstrates their own practices.
The goal of Green-PSU is to connect the many groups, units, and minds of the Penn State community and beyond. By using several avenues of communication, Penn State can achieve that goal. The Green-PSU listserv strengthens that communication by keeping subscribers updated on the many environmentally conscious activities, practices, and events happening at and around Penn State.
Penn State has demonstrated their commitment to energy conservation, waste reduction, and environmentally-friendly operations. Whether it’s long-term goals like achieving a significant, double-digit reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012 or everyday initiatives like recycling and energy conservation, Penn State has become a leader among Universities in endorsing conservation practices.
Visit www.green.psu.edu to learn updated information on what Penn State is doing. Also, visit www.takecharge.psu.edu to learn tips on becoming more eco-friendly in your everyday life.
Student Volunteers Help Penn State Stay Green and Clean
STATERs is a student group that promotes recycling awareness and other green activities on campus. They are best known for passing out blue recycling bags at football games, an activity that helped collect 87 tons of recyclable items last season.
Upcoming Events to Watch For:
April 20- Hub Lawn Earth Day Celebration
April 22- Official Earth Day
April 20-26- Conservation Challenge
April 29- Environmental Colloquium
For more events, visit the Green-PSU Calendar.
Penn State Encourages Conservation with Earth Week Challenge
Penn State is challenging faculty, staff, and students from every department and office across its campuses to reduce resource consumption. During this year’s Earth Week (April 20-26), the University community is encouraged to cut down on its consumption by 20 percent. The objective of the challenge is to promote conservation efforts in hopes to create long-term habits. Be sure to check Take Charge! and Green-PSU in the coming months for more information about Earth Week and Penn State’s challenge.
New Videoconferencing Program Saves Time and Money
Instead of driving across campus, why not hold your meetings right from your office? Thanks to Adobe Connect, Penn State employees can save time, money, and gas by using this new videoconferencing program.
Penn State Holds Inaugural Forum for the Future
On October 24, Penn State held one of many important meetings about what the University is doing to become environmentally friendly and sustainable. The Forum for the Future attracted many University leaders to discuss climate change and environmental action. For more information, contact Environmental Stewardship chair, Steve Maruszewski.
Green-PSU is Online
Green-PSU is a new Web site that is growing every day to become a central location for environmental information. The site will continuously grow and will provide up-to-date information about environmental happenings and innovations. Please provide us with any suggestions, comments and feedback.
Take Charge Tip of the Month
Take Shorter Showers
Why: If every student who lives on campus at University Park reduced his or her shower by just five minutes, we would save 100,000 gallons of water each school year. That’s enough to fill five swimming pools!
Get more tips at: www.takecharge.psu.edu