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• Inclusion of standard contract language regarding Resource Conservation in all Bids/Request for Proposals (RFP)

• Proactively pursuing the purchase ofsustainable products or services

• Effectively storing and e-mailingdocuments in digital form instead ofprinting

• Making forms, statements, and staffdirectories available online

• Partnering with vendors in the use ofonline order systems

• Reconfiguration of bus and deliveryroutes for maximum efficiency andreduction of emissions

• Effective recycling program for paper,batteries, ink cartridges, toner, e-waste, and other recyclables

• Conducting waste audits to reducefrequency of service and increasediversion of waste to landfills

• Incorporating green or sustainableelements in the design of newconstruction projects

• Retrofitting existing buildings withhigh efficiency lighting and installingLEED certified roofs

• Availability of paperless EFT paystubs

The SBCSS Green Steering Committee (GSC) is a collaborative effort of key disciplines within the organization that work as a team, to provide social and environmental solutions issues that affect our students, staff, and community.

As a team, we cultivate awareness and a culture that provides the principles and procedures to create a sustainable future based on resource conservation.

Through the exploration of new and innovative practices, we contribute to the overall strategic plan of transforming lives through education.

As a result of recommendations made by the GSC, the organization has:

• saved $41,085.72 in one year from auditing wastemanagement service frequency.

• projected a savings of $23,000 from the “Unplugged”campaign during furlough and holiday breaks.

• generated NEW revenue from the collection ofe-waste.

• introduced 30% Post Consumer Content recycledpaper to stores inventory, which can potentiallyreduce our annual negative impact on the environment by:

722 Trees* 68,618 lbs. of greenhouse gasses (CO2)* 20,065 lbs. of solid waste* 330,479 gallons of wastewater* 229 million BTUs of energy*

* Based on Environmental Defense Fund’s paper calculator @ http://

www.edf.org/calculator/

Our waste diversion program provides you with many recycling options. We encourage you to take advantage of this great program!

Here is a list of items we currently recycle:

PAPER

White/Color: Deposit in Large Blue Containers located in all common work areas.

BEVERAGE CONTAINERS

Cans/Plastic: Deposit in Recycle Centers in all conference rooms, break areas, and lunchrooms.

E-WASTE

Toner/Drums: Generate a work order for warehouse staff to pick up items from support staff for recycling.

Batteries: Send through jet mail to warehouse for proper disposal or look for Battery Collection Buckets at Administrative Sites.

E-Waste: Generate a work order for warehouse staff to pick up computer equipment and peripherals from

support staff for recycling.

Material Decomposition

Time Organic Peel (orange/banana) 1 – 6 months

Leather Shoe 45 years

Tin Can 50 years

Plastic Bottle/Water Bottle 450 years

Disposable Diaper 400-500 years

Aluminum Can 200-500 years

Milk or Plastic Jug 1 million years

Glass 1 – 2 million years

Styrofoam NEVER!!!!!

ALARMING FACTS!

CA Energy Commission http://www.energy.ca.gov/

Cal Recycle http;//www.calrecycle.ca.gov/

Carbon Fund http://www.carbonfund.org/

Certified California Farmers Market http://www.cafarmersmarkets.com/

Consumers Union http;//www.greenerchoices.org/

Earth911 http;//earth911.com/

Environmental Defense Fund http;//www.edf.org/home.cfm

Environmental Protection Agency http;//www.epa.gov/

EPA Energy Star Program http;//www.energystart.gov/

EPA Sustainability Site http://www.epa.gov/sustainability/

GreenSeal Approved Product List http://www.greenseal.org

Public Transportation/Ridesharing http;//www.metrolinktrains.com

www.omnitrans.org http://www.ie511.org/commuter-incentives.aspx

San Bernardino County Solid Waste Mgmt Div. http://www.sbcounty.gov/dpw/solidwaste/

Sierra Club http;//www.sierraclub.org/

South Coast Air Quality Management District http;//www.aqmd.gov/

Southern California Edison http://www.sce.com/RebatesandSavings/

Sempra Enery (Southern California Gas Company) http://www.socalgas.com/energyefficiency/

US Department of Energy http://www.energy.gov/

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Contact Us:

GSC@sbcss.net

909.386.9508

(Procurement Services)