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Green Business Certification Mary Champeny Blythe Young Anna Guissbuhler Melody Chang

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Definitions of Terms Green business certification : A set of national standards for which a business could achieve accreditation as a green business. This is a third-party certification. (gbcertified.com) Green business certification : A set of national standards for which a business could achieve accreditation as a green business. This is a third-party certification. (gbcertified.com) Institute for Green Business Certification (IGBC) Institute for Green Business Certification (IGBC) OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, government agency in the department of Labor to Maintain a safe and healthy work environment OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, government agency in the department of Labor to Maintain a safe and healthy work environment EPA: US Environmental Protection Agency-an independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment EPA: US Environmental Protection Agency-an independent federal agency established to coordinate programs aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the environment

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Definitions of Terms LEED Green Building Rating System: From the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Green Building Rating System: From the U.S. Green Building Council

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Definitions of Terms LEED Certification Levels LEED Certification Levels Certified Certified Silver Silver Gold Gold Platinum Platinum

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Strategies Pros: Savings in energy, water, raw materials and money. Savings in energy, water, raw materials and money. The companys community image is enhanced through this certification. The companys community image is enhanced through this certification. Developing a positive relationship with local compliance inspectors can help a business avoid liability,fines and other sanctions. Developing a positive relationship with local compliance inspectors can help a business avoid liability,fines and other sanctions. Cons Cost of Certification Programs Small business certification costs less than a large business- scaled based on number of workers

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UC System Policy -Five campuses within the UC system have each certified at least one foodservice facility as a certified green business green business certification programs in 2012. -Five campuses within the UC system have each certified at least one foodservice facility as a certified green business green business certification programs in 2012. Highlights of UC Policy Commitments: Highlights of UC Policy Commitments: All new construction/renovation projects must be at least LEED-NC Silver All new construction/renovation projects must be at least LEED-NC Silver Those that do not qualify must certify under LEED-CI Those that do not qualify must certify under LEED-CI Pledge to reduce gas emissions to 1990 levels Pledge to reduce gas emissions to 1990 levels Purchasing 20% sustainable food Purchasing 20% sustainable food Aim to achieve zero waste (http://sustainability.universityofcalifornia.edu/policy.ht ml) Aim to achieve zero waste (http://sustainability.universityofcalifornia.edu/policy.ht ml)

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Individual UC Campus Strategies -Davis Dining Services: goal of providing a living lab and educationalenvironment to engage and encourage students to be conscious consumers. Their Healthy Planet, Healthy Me! education program -Davis Dining Services: goal of providing a living lab and educationalenvironment to engage and encourage students to be conscious consumers. Their Healthy Planet, Healthy Me! education program Santa Cruz Dining won a Goldies award in the Going Green category at the National Menu Directions Conference for a student-made film Appetite for Green, on their dining sustainability initiative. Santa Cruz Dining won a Goldies award in the Going Green category at the National Menu Directions Conference for a student-made film Appetite for Green, on their dining sustainability initiative. -Santa Barbara Dining Services created Sustainability Peer Expert Teams as part of its departmentalstrategic plan -Santa Barbara Dining Services created Sustainability Peer Expert Teams as part of its departmentalstrategic plan

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UC Davis Certification

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Individual UC Campus Strategies UC Davis Meatless Monday Campaign: Interview with Linda Adams, RD UC Davis Meatless Monday Campaign: Interview with Linda Adams, RD

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Strategies from Other Sources Project Compost: Project Compost: ASUCD ASUCD Student-Run, Student-Funded Student-Run, Student-Funded Consists of 4 student staff members, many interns, and volunteers Consists of 4 student staff members, many interns, and volunteers Started in 1999 Started in 1999 Help manage waste from a variety of sources on campus by providing composting services Help manage waste from a variety of sources on campus by providing composting services

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Strategies from Other Sources Farm to College Farm to College Serves to educate on food systems and get students involved in the entire process from farm to plate Serves to educate on food systems and get students involved in the entire process from farm to plate Student Farm Student Farm Student-run farm on campus, provides produce to a number of units on campus including the CSC Student-run farm on campus, provides produce to a number of units on campus including the CSC

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Green Hotels and Motels Indicators of green programs: Indicators of green programs: Does housekeeping request reuse of towels rather than daily refreshing and that bed linens be changed every three days? This step, alone, conserves almost 30% in water usage and a large amount of detergent going into the water system. Does housekeeping request reuse of towels rather than daily refreshing and that bed linens be changed every three days? This step, alone, conserves almost 30% in water usage and a large amount of detergent going into the water system. Are complimentary sundries (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion) Eco-friendly? Are complimentary sundries (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion) Eco-friendly? Is the room equipped with aquamiser filters on the faucets and showers? Is the room equipped with aquamiser filters on the faucets and showers? Are the cleaning chemicals classified as environmentally friendly? This is one of the most important indicators and difficult to discover without asking. The majority of pollutants generated from hotels/motels are from the chemicals used to clean rooms. Are the cleaning chemicals classified as environmentally friendly? This is one of the most important indicators and difficult to discover without asking. The majority of pollutants generated from hotels/motels are from the chemicals used to clean rooms.

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Green Hotels and Motels Continued Is there a voluntary recycle program for guests in the common areas? Is there a voluntary recycle program for guests in the common areas? Are the lights in the rooms CFL's or are incandescent light bulbs still being used? Are the lights in the rooms CFL's or are incandescent light bulbs still being used? Are the fluorescent lights low mercury? The easiest way to tell is to look at the end of the bulb and look for a green end or green printing on the side of the bulb. Are the fluorescent lights low mercury? The easiest way to tell is to look at the end of the bulb and look for a green end or green printing on the side of the bulb. There are many factors to qualify a hotel/motel as being truly "Green"; therefore, the easiest way to find out just "how green they are", is to ask what third party certification they have. There are many factors to qualify a hotel/motel as being truly "Green"; therefore, the easiest way to find out just "how green they are", is to ask what third party certification they have.

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Strategies from Other Sources-Green Hotels and Motels http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8NhFlkIhNE &feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8NhFlkIhNE &feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8NhFlkIhNE &feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8NhFlkIhNE &feature=player_embedded

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Discussion Questions How important do you think Green Business Certification is? Were you aware that the University of California had these programs in place? In what ways do you already participate in sustainable practices on campus? After learning about these programs, would you be more willing to participate in something like Meatless Monday or Project Compost?