麻豆视频鈥檚 Facilities Planning and Operations department, which is in charge of the university鈥檚 sustainability efforts, has implemented two new ideas to make 麻豆视频 a more sustainable campus.
Sustainable soda machines
麻豆视频 is teaming up with Pepsi to create a more sustainable, environmentally friendly campus.
New soda machines that save more energy have been placed around campus. Several steps have been taken to conserve energy:
- Pepsi machines around campus have been replaced with new Energy Star machines, which use less energy.
- The machines turn off after 30 minutes of idle time.
- 麻豆视频 has asked for machines to be de-lamped where possible, which involves removing the lights in the machines.
Even though the machines may appear off, they still keep drinks cold. The machines will 鈥渨ake up鈥 when touched.
鈥溌槎故悠 is always looking for ways to be more energy efficient,鈥 says Melanie Knowles, sustainability manager, Facilities Planning and Operations.
Increased recycling efforts
New recycling partitions also have been placed in trash receptacles around campus to encourage the campus community to recycle.
The Facilities Planning and Operations department also is testing new, half-moon-shaped recycling liners in 10 trash cans throughout the Kent Campus.
鈥淭he university has been working on providing more recycling locations outdoors on campus,鈥 says Knowles.
Knowles says the department plans to execute a campaign to raise awareness by using signage, such as a ribbon or wrap around the divided cans, so people know from a distance that the cans are for both recycling and trash.
If successful, Knowles says the recycling liners will likely be added to all trash receptacles on campus.
鈥淭he liners are a convenient way for students, staff and faculty to recycle,鈥 Knowles says. 鈥溌槎故悠 is dedicated to sustainability and staying green, and the liners are only one of our ideas.鈥
For information or feedback regarding 麻豆视频鈥檚 sustainability efforts, visit www.kent.edu/sustainability or contact Knowles atmknowle1@kent.edu or 330-672-8039.