Sustainability Report Second Quarter FY

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1 Sustainability Report Second Quarter FY

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS & IMPORTANT TERMS 1. Total Water 2. Potable Water 3. Recycled Water 4. Water Conservation Tips 5. Waste 6. Waste Reduction Tips 7. Electricity 8. Energy 9. Energy Conservation Tips 10. Sustainability on Campus 11. Acknowledgements FTES: Full Time Equivalent Students GSF: Gross Square Feet HCF: Hundred Cubic Feet kwh: kilowatt hour BTU: British Thermal Unit Potable Water: Drinking water Recycled Water: Water that has been recycled from waste water that we use for irrigation Baseline: the year, or years, we are comparing our usage to (for water we use 2013, for everything else we use the average of )

3 TOTAL WATER Water Usage (HCF) 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 Second Quarter Total (recycled + potable) water consumption compared to baseline -20% -22% -22% 0% -5% -10% -15% -20% Percent Change from Baseline (2013) The goal for Fiscal year is a 10% reduction from our absolute 2013 usage of potable and recycled water combined. In the 2 nd quarter we are meeting this goal. With continued conservation and efficiency improvements we hope to see this trend continue. - 23,314 18,694 20,077 15,637 15,144 11,838 October November December Baseline Total Water % Change from Baseline -25%

4 Pictured above: Example of recent turf conversion to conserve water POTABLE WATER Our goal is to reduce potable water consumption by 15% from our 2013 baseline. We need the participation of every campus community member to make this goal a reality. Potable Water Use (HCF) 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 - Second Quarter potable water consumption compared to baseline -3% -9% -5% 10,210 9,912 8,825 8,025 7,905 7,528 October November December 0% -1% -2% -3% -4% -5% -6% -7% -8% -9% -10% Percent Change from baseline (2013) Baseline Total % Change from Baseline

5 RECYCLED WATER Recycled water is accounted for in our total water goal. By utilizing improved irrigation systems, metering, and more drought tolerant native landscaping, we can continue to cut down on recycled water. Recycled Water Use (HCF) 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 Second Quarter recycled water consumption compared to 2013 usage -33% -32% -40% 0% -5% -10% -15% -20% -25% -30% -35% -40% Percent Change from baseline (2013) - 13,104 8,782 11,252 7,612 7,239 4,310 October November December -45% Baseline RCW % Change from baseline

6 WATER CONSERVATION TIPS Don t wash your car at home; head to the car wash where they are mandated to recycle water. If you find any water leaks on campus notify Facilities Services right away. Only run a full dishwasher or washing machine. Use pitchers of tap water and refrigerate them instead of running the tap for cold water. Plan ahead: don t thaw meat with running water. Be aware of the amount of water that goes into producing your food. Every drop you save counts on and off campus! Ventura County is still in exceptional drought conditions

7 WASTE Our goal is 80% diversion from landfill by 2020, and we are very close! By diverting waste from our landfills we reduce methane emissions and limit chemicals that can leach into landfills and water tables. By recycling we are reducing the energy and raw materials needed to make brand new items like water bottles and other plastics. Trash (Tons/FTES) Second quarter Trash sent to Landfill per FTES compared to baseline % % -71% % -62% -64% -66% -68% -70% Percent Change from baseline (ave ) October November December Baseline Trash % Landfill reduction from baseline -72%

8 WASTE REDUCTION TIPS Get to know your local waste hauler and understand what you can and cannot recycle. Only buy what - and how much - you really need. Bring your reusable water bottle and bags everywhere. Buy local foods that require less travel and less packaging. Buy in bulk to avoid more packaging, but make sure you ll use all of the product before it expires. Always recycle when possible. Make sure to dispose products properly, to keep campus looking clean and beautiful.

9 ELECTRICITY Electricity (kwh) Second Quarter Electricity Usage -33% -32% -29% -30% -31% -32% -33% -34% -35% % Change from Baseline Electricity generation is a large producer of greenhouse gases, so as we reduce more and more, we re also cutting emissions. Our goal of reducing electricity by 25% has been surpassed in the second quarter! We ve decreased electricity consumption on campus by an average of 34% per Full Time Equivalent Student % October November December Baseline Total Electricity per FTES % Change from Baseline -36% -37% -38% Pictured Above: Typical campus lighting

10 TOTAL ENERGY Our energy usage has decreased over the past three months because of continued campus efforts. These efforts include efficient lighting, space heating, and upgraded appliances around campus. This reduction is helping us cut down greenhouse gas emissions as well. Equivalent Energy Unit (BTU) 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 Second Quarter Total Energy (Natural Gas + Steam + Electricity compared to Baseline (Ave ) -39% -43% -58% 0% -10% -20% -30% -40% -50% -60% Total Percent Reduction from Baseline - 2,274,906 3,731,687 2,210,911 3,849,655 2,163,291 5,093,292 October November December -70% Total Energy (BTU/FTES) Total Energy Baseline (BTU/FTES) Total % Energy Reduction Pictured Above: Solar parking lot lights

11 ENERGY CONSERVATION TIPS Save money, gas, and pollution by walking, carpooling, biking, or using mass transit as much as possible. Wear layers and use blankets or fans instead of turning the thermostat up or down. Make it a habit to turn off lights when you leave a room. Open the blinds instead of turning on the lights. Avoid letting your car idle: this not only saves gas, but also reduces emissions from cars.

12 OCTOBER: CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY MONTH October was campus sustainability month, you might have seen the Hydration Station Challenge where we promoted using reusable bottle and grocery totes. The activity challenge gave participants a chance to test their sustainability knowledge in the hopes of winning a Hydroflask water bottle. Look forward to more fun challenges and sustainable prizes in the future!

13 VETERANS DAY OF SERVICE This event took place on November 4 th, at The Abundant Table: an organic farm and non-profit organization supporting a partnership between the land and local community. Volunteers honored veterans and learned about local farming by planting, weeding, and harvesting vegetables.

14 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CSU Channel Islands is striving for a more sustainable campus community every day. Keep up to date between reports on our website: For questions, concerns, or ideas on new sustainability efforts, please Coleen.Barsley@csuci.edu. Department of Facilities Services Coleen Barsley, Sustainability and Operations Analyst Appreciation goes out to the following contributors: Aspen Coty, Facilities Services Sustainability Student Assistant Wesley Cooper, Senior Director of Facilities Services John Gormley, Assistant Vice President for Facilities Services