1. UNCW Sustainability Committee
Summary of Accomplishments
April 22, 2009
www.uncw.edu/sustainability

2.  What is Sustainability ?
 UNCW Sustainability Committee
 Accomplishments 2008-2009
 Goals
 Questions

3.  Meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet
their needs
Environment
 Imagine a stool where it must rest
equally on three legs
 Environment Economy
 Economic
SUSTAINABILITY
 Social Justice/ Social
Justice
Community
 Incorporating sustainability into our institutional
commitment is now an expectation from
alumni, students, faculty/staff, and the public - Enhance
the quality of UNCW’s environment and provide a sustainable
campus that is attractive, functional and, above all, safe

4.  Strong Commitment since 2007
 Diverse committee with representatives from all
divisions and organizational levels at UNCW
 Committee Working Groups
o Campus Dining
o Green Buildings & Energy
o Waste Reduction & Recycling
o Transportation & Grounds
o Academics & Culture
o Outreach & Student Initiatives

5.  Seahawk Crossing - LEED certified
 Senior Class Gift – Sustainability Trust Fund
 Replace boilers with high efficiency units
 Chancellors walk lighting switched to LED and improved
storm water drainage
 Replaced thermostats with programmable thermostats
and faucets with low flow heads
 Installation of storm water vaults for reuse
 Installation of irrigation water distribution line
 ECOteal Store and electric vehicle
 Forest Stewardship Council certified paper
 Participated in Recyclemania for first time ever
 Installation of sustainable rain garden at Cultural Arts
Trayless dining

6.  Replacement of housekeeping chemicals with “green” alternatives
 Campus Life buildings seeking LEED-EB certification
 Teaching several sustainability focused courses
 Participate in National Teach-in
 Presentations at several national conferences
 Sustainability Film Series and discussions
 Farmers market on campus
 UNCW Sustainability Blog
 Began benchmarking through AASHE STARS
 Sustainability Week programs and educational presentations
 Green Pledge
 Pervious Pavement
 Sustainable Green House next to Friday Hall
 Campus Green Teams: ITSD, HRL, Campus Life
 Galloway Goes Green and Tunnel of Awareness

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10.  Utilize sustainability fund for mini-grant program
 Partner with regional and governmental agencies to provide
sustainability opportunities
 Develop Sustainability Policy coordinating with UNC - GA
 Promote sustainability efforts through signage & kiosks
 Turn the light off conservation effort
 Implement sustainability peer education
 Gray water & storm water reuse
 Sustainability research projects financial support
 Complete STARS benchmarking with other institutions
 Continued progress toward recommendations of forest
stewardship committee
 Continue to expand student involvement within residence
halls and athletics

11. UNCW Sustainability Committee
www.uncw.edu/sustainability