Compilators

Taylor Beckman
Cara Boyd ENC 3250
Kelly Dewitz Professor F. Tobienne
Randall Klafter University of South Florida


TABLE OF CONTENTS
June 18, 2014
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INTRODUCTION 2


THE ENVIRONMENT 4


THE IMPORTANCE OF GOING GREEN 5


GOING GREEN ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL 6


TAKING INITIATIVE 8


OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
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GREEN BUILDING 13
Other Green Building Contributions 15


WATER BOTTLE FILLING STATIONS 16


SOLAR DOKS 16


GLOBAL PARTNERS 17


CONCLUSION 20


WORKS CITED 21


ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRPAHY 22


GLOSSARY OF TERMS 25

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INTRODUCTION


After furthering our
research with the benefits of
USFSP going green we found
that the Tampa campus is
ranked one of the nations top
green colleges. This made us
realize how great it would be for
another one of USFs campuses
to not only follow in the
footsteps but also expand the
resources already used. With the
Tampa campus being mentioned
in the prestige Princeton
Reviews Guide to Green
Colleges it would be an honor to
have both campuses recognized.
We think if the student body
was to get involved and start
clubs and organizations people
would begin to see all the
advantages going green could
do for the St. Petersburg
campus.
There are so many
effective ways to conserve water,
reduce energy, recycle, and have
alternate uses of transportation
the students just need to
educate themselves on how to
do so.
In efforts to become more
environmentally friendly, USFSP
has many plans for future green
changes around campus. While
its Science and Technology
building is already LEED certified,
they plan on making the
University center LEED certified
as well. USFSP has also used LED
lights throughout the 5th
Avenue parking garage.
Furthermore, USF has created
water bottle filling stations
throughout the campus
projected to eliminate 1500
bottles and 1122.6 pounds of
CO2 reduction.
We also found that in the
spring of 2011 the fund was
approved for USFSP to start
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charging a $1 fee per credit
hour. In the first semester of the
fund they used its means to fix
the campus gym, which is now
equipped with stationary bikes
and ellipticals designed to add
power back to the grid as they
are being used. They also used
the fund to add solar panels to
outside table and bench units.

Lastly, they purchased a
new Hybrid Truck for the USFSP
Waterfront. The purchase of the
truck is estimated to save $1300
in fuel costs and 6395lbs of CO2
annually.
Efforts do not stop there,
as USFSP has other student
initiatives and a Green Energy
Fund that involves students and
staff raising money for
renewable energy resources.
Other initiatives include special
low emission

vehicle parking spots, disposals
for batteries at centers for
recycling, using all recycled
paper on campus, turning off
computers and technology and
more. These initiatives resulted
in benefits including USFSP
improving the condition of the
environment, becoming a
leading college in the nation,
and engaging its students and
staff in something meaningful.
While USF takes measures
to become more environmentally
friendly, it is stressed that the
students and community
become more involved.
Sustainability is important to the
campus. Sustainability is defined
as the strategies that meet
societys
needs without compromising the
ability of future generations to
meet their own needs.
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The Sustainability Initiative
began in 2007 to address how
the university can become green.
Programs such as American
College & University Presidents
Climate Commitment (ACUPCC),
Campus Ecology Program and
Sustainability Tracking
Assessment & Rating System
(STARS) are all involved in the
going green movement to help
initiate and practice USF going
green. USF campus is doing its
best to spread knowledge and
organize programs by
implementing strategic goals to
further inform the students and
community.












THE ENVIRONMENT

Environmental issues have
been a serious topic of
discussion for some time now.
Pollution affects the Earth as well
as its inhabitants. There are
countless amounts of issues but
some of the main concerns
include: excess garbage, water
pollution, contamination of
drinking water, soil
contamination, air pollution and
wildlife conservation.
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Without recycling, an
excess of garbage develops in
landfills and this can be toxic to
humans and animals, it also
depletes the ozone layer that
protects us from ultraviolet rays.
If we do not recycle our
resources will eventually
disappear.
When the population
pollutes our oceans, rivers and
lakes the water we use becomes
contaminated. This raises
concern for the safety of the
water we use on a daily basis.
Pesticides, oil spilling and ocean
dumping are just a few more
devastating contributions to
pollution.
Air pollution is another
important concern; the quality of
air we breathe is becoming


infested with harmful substances
such as carbon monoxide from
vehicle exhaust, sulfur dioxide
from factories and volatile
organic compounds from
methane just to name a few.
The University of South
Florida has been taking
measures on Tampa campus as
well as St. Petersburg campus to
help the environment in as many
ways as possible. Recycling will
reduce waste, conserve
resources, prevent pollution,
save energy and reduce
greenhouse gas emission.
With help from students,
faculty, the community, nation
and global partners we can all
work together to reduce, reuse
and recycle for the benefit of
our environment.




THE IMPORTANCE OF GOING GREEN!











The green movement continues to gain steam and affect the way we
use our resources daily. It grew great concern for the way our country
was headed to help preserve the beauty of our land. Not until inception
of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the 1970 did we realize
how much our actions impact the environment.


"Going Green" as said by the EPA means practicing an environmentally
friendly and ecologically responsible lifestyle as well as making decisions
to help protect the environment and sustain natural resources. There
are lots of reasons to consider going green these could include too
much trash, greenhouse gases, air and water pollution, damage to the
ozone layer, and saving money. The start of the EPA has also prompted
the states to develop their own agencys regarding the green
movement. Floridas lead agency is The Florida Department of
Environmental Protection protecting our air, water and land. DEP is
divided into three primary areas: Regulatory Programs, Land and
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Recreation, and Water Policy and Ecosystem Restoration. Florida's
environmental priorities include:
Developing a consistent and effective regulatory process.
Ensuring the quality and quantity of our states water
resources.
Increasing the access to our award-winning state parks.
(My Florida, 2012)


The efforts of the EPA and State of Florida are followed by USFs
commitment to the green movement. The students and faculty at USF
have paired with industry leaders to help promote the development of
green technology and practices within the University and its
partnerships. USFs efforts are confirmed through their actions of
implementing the use of better buildings, technologies, transportation
etc.

GOING GREEN ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL
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Businesses in the United States, commercial and educational, have
begun to specifically track their financial savings due to environmentally
friendly practices in the workplace. According to surveys taken by Buck
Consultants, a Xerox company, companies have saved substantial
amounts of money in every energy field. The most common practices
enforced in the past few years include recycling programs, increase in
web pages replacing paper products, and the use of light sensors to
automatically turn off unused lights and computer monitors. These
initiatives were particularly beneficial during the economic recession,
because companies with savings were often over 50% even when costs
of some programs were initially expensive. While the University of South
Florida is not the only entity becoming majorly green, it still leads many
in cost reduction, specifically among universities. USF, like many
businesses, uses incentives such as awards and prizes to motivate staff
and students to demonstrate environmentally friendly behavior in the
workplace. USF, like the majority of the companies surveyed, are
showing extreme leadership in the green movement and providing
excellent benefits for the quality of the earth as well as giving incentive
on saving money and retrospectively making each company that
participates more profitable and successful.
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Buck Consultants show that companies that use green products and procedures
find that they are saving themselves energy costs, and since 2009, the number of
companies using green programs has almost doubled. USF was one of the first
organizations in the nation to adopt the green movement and put major time,
effort, and money into green programs.





TAKING INITIATIVE

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There are many ways that USFSP is taking the initiative to Going Green.
USF Tampa campus has many sustainable activities that are worth
mentioning and these are from article on USF One of Nation's Top
Green Colleges.
USF ranks second in Florida and 25
th
nationally in the 2010
Recycle Mania waste minimization contest based on the amount
of municipal solid waste generated per person on campus.

USF hosts the annual Campus and Community Sustainability
Conference where participants share best practices for Floridas
sustainable future.

USF was the host for the Going Green Tampa Bay Expo, which
showcased sustainable products and services available in the
area.

USF students are active in the sustainably movement through
participation in five environmental student groups, including
Emerging Green Builders, Engineers for a Sustainable World,
and the Student Sustainability Initiative.

Sustainability issues are often included in required general
education courses

USF hosts a Green Jobs Fair for students seeking employment
that supports their environmental goals. Students successfully
lobbied for the university to charge a $0.75-per-credit-hour
green fee to support the purchase of renewable energy.
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USF Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) were named regional
champions for the third time in five years with a project to help
two local businesses transition to more sustainable business
practices

The School of Architecture + Community Design created award
winning projects for sustainable building practices.

A process developed by a team of USF researchers, which
converts common organic materials such as sawdust, yard
clippings and even horse manure into jet fuel, is among an elite
group of 12 projects named as semi-finalists in the prestigious
Global Venture Challenge 2010.

A team of USF students and their faculty advisor received a
competitive Phase II Grant from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency as part of the EPAs prestigious People,
Prosperity, and Planet (P3) Competition. The USF team was one
of six selected nationally to receive the annual award.

USFs physical plant lowers campus water usage by reducing
watering duration times, installing low-volume units and not watering
certain areas of the Tampa campus, which uses about 30 to 40 percent
less water than traditional methods.


In 2010 the USF Tampa campus
launched the first ever School of
Global Sustainability. After
researching course catalogs
USFSP has not adopted this
program yet. The article
describes the program as The
first degree program to be
offered by the school will be a
master of arts in global
sustainability to prepare students
to address complex regional,
national, and global challenges
related to sustainability and the
ability to innovate in diverse
cultural, geographic, and
demographic contexts. The St.
Petersburg campus does in fact
have a Environmental Science
degree at both the bachelor and
masters level, but implementing
this newly founded degree
program would be a great
addition to the campus Going
Green.






The SGEF (Student Green Energy Fund) is responsible for the all the
amazing completed projects pictured and listed below. The SGEF is a
student led campaign that is doing great things for USF and Going
Green. Becoming a member is simple and easy for students
that are interested, and for students already in the campaign its easy to
submit a proposal of an idea to the committee.



USFSP offers priority parking for low emission cars vehicles at
designated lots

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The parking garages are using
LED motion censored lights on the first floor to conserve energy.





Solar Doks with multiple locations around campus, great for
studying at hours when there is no sun




Multiple types of Green
Machines are used in the gym
treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals.

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Multiple refillable water bottle
stations around campus so
students can refill their water bottles










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Recyclable bins located outside at different locations around the
campus for convenient disposal.






OFFICE OF SUSTAINIBILITY
Sustainability is extremely
important to the USF campus.
The Sustainability Initiative at
USF began in 2007 to address
how the university can become
green. Programs such as
American College & University
Presidents Climate Commitment
(ACUPCC), Campus Ecology
Program and Sustainability
Tracking Assessment & Rating
System (STARS) are all involved
in the going green movement to
help initiate and practice USF
going green.
USF campus is doing its best
to spread knowledge and
organize programs by
implementing strategic goals to
further inform the students and
community. The University of
South Florida has made great
strides at Going Green and
utilizing the student led
programs.









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The four strategic goals of the office of Sustainability
1. Strengthening and supporting integrated and synergistic
interdisciplinary research across disciplinary, departmental, college
and campus boundaries
2. Building a sustainable campus environment at USF
3. Constructing an up-to-date clearinghouse of information about all
the sustainability engagement activities currently occurring at USF
and encouraging and rewarding faculty, staff, and student
engagement in sustainability initiative.
4. Creating a sustainable environment that supports an expanded
and improved teaching and research mission, a more engaged
residential community, and a university-based global village


GREEN BUILDING
USFSP anticipates several of their buildings to be LEED certified and has
made several renovations of their building in recent time. These
buildings include the Chemistry, Education, and Science Center. The
science center in particular has earned the Gold LEED certification for its
environmentally friendly planning, design and construction materials.
What does LEED Certified mean?
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Buildings certified function and run to sustain environmentally
friendly conditions including;
o Non-renewable energy use
o Water consumption levels
o Optimize location and design of building and architecture
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Certification is given by the United States Green Building Council
(USGBC)

Results of the green initiatives
Improving the condition of the environment by saving and using
minimal amounts of nonrenewable resources
USF becoming a competitive leader in colleges going green
Bringing students and staff together to make a positive change in
the community and for the future

LEED is transforming the way we think about how buildings and
communities are designed, constructed, maintained and operated across
the globe. To receive LEED certification, building projects satisfy
prerequisites and earn points to achieve different levels of certification.
There are various ways a building can satisfy the credits needed to
obtain LEED certification. Some of these requirements include Location
and transportation, Materials and Resources, Water efficiency, Energy
and atmosphere, and Indoor environmental quality.


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Other Green Building Contributions
Materials Recycling
Stained concrete floors have been used throughout the campus
as well as unpainted materials such as brick, concrete blocks,
metal, and concrete
Recycling of demolition and construction materials is in place.
Recycled content in construction materials are being used
increasingly.
Recycling of demolition and construction materials is in place.
Recycled content in construction materials are being used
increasingly.
The use of rapidly renewable materials is increasing on campus.


Green Roofs
Building Facts:
35,000 square feet
Two stories
Eight classrooms and one seminar room on the first floor
Four instructional labs on the second floor: the Progress Energy Earth Science Lab, a
General Chemistry Lab and two General Biology Labs
Five USF College of Marine Science research labs on the second floor
Four USFSP College of Arts and Sciences research labs on the second floor
The $12 million dollar facility was funded by PECO, the state program that funds
education construction through taxes on utility services
Study area on the second floor
76 classes are in the building for the Spring 2010 semester
The largest classroom accommodates 60 students, the smallest accommodates 20

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Roof replacements with very high insulation values and high
reflectivity SRI (Solar Reflective Index) of 94 are being used.
Fifteen roofs have been replaced over the past three years,
covering a total square footage of 410,865.
Rainwater Harvesting and Dual Plumbing
The new Patel Center for Global Solutions Building will be the first
building on campus to incorporate rainwater harvesting by
collecting rainwater into a cistern and then plumbing it separately
for toilet and urinal flushing. Three additional cisterns are in the
planning process. The Running of the Bulls fountain at the
Marshall Center reuses waste water from the HVAC system.
Low-Flow Water Fixtures
USF has changed a significant portion of past faucets and flushing
devices with low-flow motion-sensing automatic sensors (e.g., 1.6
gal/flush, minimum).




Water Bottle Filling Stations
In March 2013 SGEF completed one of its projects which placed 10
water bottle filling stations in the heavy traffic foot areas throughout
campus. Each student was issued a stainless steel water bottle to refill in
the stations. Each station has a meter displaying the number of bottles
that has been saved. Now USF has over 55 water filling stations and has
saved 5.2 MILLION water bottles from going into the landfills. That
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translates to $6.5 MILLION saved from purchasing water bottles on
campus!


Other Water Saving Contributions:
The majority of buildings on campus are individually metered with
the exception of residential halls. Many of the Tampa campus
buildings have been retrofitted with motion sensing automatic
faucets and flush valves. This helps prevent waste and conserves
water usage.
Non-potable storm water is used by the USF Golf Course for
irrigation. USF is seeking funding for two cistern projects to
capture the blow down condensate from mechanical units and
incorporate into use for irrigation. The Dr. Kiran C. Patel center for
Global Solutions incorporates the use of a rainwater harvesting
system which is used for the flushing of toilets.

Solar Dokssion
Another visible sign of USFs efforts to increase sustainability on campus
is the solar doks seen throughout campus. These standard picnic
tables were transformed into a convenient source of clean energy.
Students can charge anything from their phone, tablet, and laptops
using the multiple USB/110 VAC outlets built into the stations. These
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charging stations are also equipped with LED lighting and meters
displaying the amount of power being generated. This project was
awarded $11,475 by the SGEF.

GLOBAL PARTNERS

With help from international sources, participating in the Going Green
Movement is that much more successful. USF is grateful to have such
an amazing support system around the globe. The Patel College of
Global Sustainability collaborates on many different sustainability
projects around the world. Global partners include:

The Global Water Partnership's vision is for a water
secure world. Its mission is to support the sustainable
development and management of water resources at
all levels. GWP was founded in 1996 by the World
Bank, the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP), and the Swedish International Development
Cooperation Agency (SIDA).
The International Water Association (IWA) is a global
reference point for water professionals that spans
the continuum between research and practice and
covering all facets of the water cycle. Through its
network, the IWA seeks to help water professionals
create innovative, pragmatic, and sustainable solutions to challenging
global needs.
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UNESCO Institute for Water Education carries
outresearch, education, and capacity building
activities in the fields of water, environment, and
infrastructure. UNESCO-IHE continues the work that
began in 1957 when IHE first offered a postgraduate
diploma course in hydraulic engineering to practicing professionals from
developing countries.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme,
UN-HABITAT, is the United Nations agency for
human settlements. It is mandated by the UN
General Assembly to promote socially- and
environmentally-sustainable towns and cities with
the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.
GLOBAL PARTNERS continued
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and
technical assistance to developing countries around
the world. Its mission is to fight poverty with
passion and professionalism for lasting results and
to help people help themselves and their
environment by providing resources, sharing
knowledge, building capacity, and forging partnerships.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
provides leadership and encourages partnerships in
caring for the environment by inspiring, informing,
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and enabling nations and peoples to improve their
quality of life without compromising that of future
generations.

ICLEI is an international association of local
governments as well as national and regional local
government organizations who have made a
commitment to sustainable development.


The International Hydrological Programme (IHP) is
UNESCO s international scientific cooperative
program in water research, water resource
management, education, and capacity building, and
the only broadly-based science program of the UN
system in this area.


GLOBAL PARTNERS continued

IWMI is one of 15 international research centers
supported by a network of 60 governments, private
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foundations, and international and regional
organizations. Its mission is to improve the
management of land and water resources for food,
livelihood, and the environment.

The World Water Council (WWC) is an international
multi-stakeholder platform that was established in
1996 through the initiative of renowned water
specialists and international organizations. The WWC
was created in response to an increasing concern
about world water issues from the global community.

The International Association of Hydro-Environment
Engineering and Research (IAHR) promotes the
advancement and exchange of knowledge through
working groups, specialty symposia, congresses, and
publications on water resources, river and coastal
hydraulics, risk analysis, energy, environment, disaster prevention,
and industrial processes.







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CONCLUSION

The University of South Florida has made great strides at Going Green
and utilizing the student led programs. The three Rs, reduce, reuse, and
recycle are all being put to use here at USF and with the use of todays
resources and technology we can only hope that this will spread
beyond the campus. Student led programs are the heart of Going
Green at USF and with the help of global partners this movement will
only expand.












We will close with a quote from USFS President Judy Genshaft:

"USF is deeply committed to building healthy, sustainable communities,"
said USF President Judy Genshaft. "That's why we launched our School
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of Global Sustainability this year. It's why we're committed to meeting
the great demand of our students. And it's why we're out in the Gulf of
Mexico trying to save the food chain from effects of the recent oil spill.
It is fantastic that The Princeton Review's own comprehensive analysis
of our educational offerings put USF on this list.










WORKS CITED


Cash, Jacqui. "USF One of Nation's Top Green Colleges." - University of
South Florida. 5 May 2010. Web. 16 June 2014.

Gadowski, Ed. "Green Programs Save "Green", Buck Consultants Survey
Reveals More U.S. Employers Measuring Cost Savings Stemming
From Environmental Efforts." Workplace Survey by Buck
Consultants Reveals That Green Programs Save. Xerox, 11 Apr.
2011. Web. 15 June 2014.

Gleason, Sean. "USF Going Green Movement: Sustainability Final
Draft." Scribd. 24 June 2011. Web. 17 June 2014.

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Green Initiatives." Undergraduate Admissions. University of South Florida
St.Petersburg, 2013. Web. 10 June 2014.

Shah, Anup. "Environmental Issues." Global Issues.19 Jan. 2014. Web. 15
June 2014.

Sustainability Programs and Initiatives at USF and around the World."
Patel School of Global Sustainability RSS. 2014 Patel College of
Global Sustainability, Web.17 June 2014.

USFSP Student Green Energy Fund." Guidelines through the Proposal
Process USFSP Student Green Energy Fund. Web. 17 June 2014.

Wima. "Going Green and Saving Green: University of South Florida
Celebrates One Year All Ecos Anniversary."Ecotakeouts.com. G.E.T.
Enterprises, Inc., 8 Aug. 2011. Web. 17 June 2014.








Annotated Bibliography

This is team SEFEs Annotated Bibliography for the University of South
Floridas going green movement. We found our information from
various webpages and journal articles. With the research done within
our group we were able to collaborate all our information from the
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given sources to create our finish White Paper. The sources provided
were very helpful for our research on Global Sustainability and the
University of South Floridas efforts in going green.


Cash, Jacqui. "USF One of Nation's Top Green Colleges." - University of
South Florida.5 May 2010. Web. 16 June 2014.

This source is an article written on USF being one of the nations
top ranked Green Colleges. It explains what The Office of
Sustainability is and what is does for USF. This source lists a
number of different of activities and accomplishes we can thank
The Office of Sustainability for. I will use this source to describe
how the newly founded College of Sustainability would be a great
addition to USF St. Petersburg, and how the campus is on its way
to becoming ranked in the Princeton Reviews Guide to Green
College along side the Tampa campus.

Gadowski, Ed. "Green Programs Save "Green", Buck Consultants Survey
Reveals More U.S. Employers Measuring Cost Savings Stemming
From Environmental Efforts." Workplace Survey by Buck
Consultants Reveals That Green Programs Save. Xerox, 11 Apr.
2011. Web. 15 June 2014.

This source explains in detail how going green is not only
beneficial to the environment, but also saves businesses and
companies, including universities, a substantial amount of money.
It also uses visuals that illustrate exactly how much businesses
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have saved in different areas in the past few years. I will use this
source to explain how it relates to USFSP and the effects of its
initiatives. Also, I will use the info graph to support this
evidence.

Gleason, Sean. "USF Going Green Movement: Sustainability Final Draft."
Scribd. 24 June 2011. Web. 17 June 2014.

This source analyzes the importance of Sustainability at USF.
Sustainability is defined as the strategies that meet societys
needs without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs. The University is making incredible efforts
to reduce carbon by recycling, finding ways to reduce greenhouse
gases and by getting students and the community involved. USF
campus is doing its best to spread knowledge and organize
programs by implementing strategic goals to further inform the
students and community.

Green Initiatives." Undergraduate Admissions. University of South Florida
St.Petersburg, 2013. Web. 10 June 2014.

This webpage outlines the initiatives that the St. Petersburg
campus utilizes in regards to the Green Movement. It also
describes future efforts that the school plans on doing to help the
environment, I will incorporate this source by summarizes and
using specific examples and examples to explain in the white
paper what USFSP is doing. I also will reference it directly to link
the paper back to the school to add credibility.
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Shah, Anup. "Environmental Issues." Global Issues.19 Jan. 2014.Web. 15
June 2014.

This source has various articles identifying the importance of
environmental issues and highlights some of the concerns that
have an affect on earth and the human population. It explains the
importance of biodiversity, animal conservation, climate change
and global warming among many other rising issues.

Sustainability Programs and Initiatives at USF and around the World."
Patel School of Global Sustainability RSS. 2014 Patel College of
Global Sustainability, Web.17 June 2014.

This source gives a brief description of the goals for the office of
sustainability. It gives you a list of the plans they are trying to
implement in this program. It also gives you a little about the
history of the program and a list of ways you as a student can get
involved and help the cause. This source is also a gateway to
recent and past newsletters about the program.

USFSP Student Green Energy Fund." Guidelines through the Proposal
Process USFSP Student Green Energy Fund. Web. 17 June 2014.

This source is a detailed webpage on the SGEF (Student Green
Energy Fund) at the St. Petersburg campus. The site explains how
the members of SGEF propose an idea to the committee and
steps that are taken to implement the proposal. There are also
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examples of completed projects and presentations that the
students of SGEF have done. With this information I will be able
to explain how important the role of student involvement is for
the Green movement as well as how easy it is for students can be
apart of SGEF.
Wima. "Going Green and Saving Green: University of South Florida
Celebrates One Year All Ecos Anniversary." Ecotakeouts.com. G.E.T.
Enterprises, Inc., 8 Aug. 2011. Web. 17 June 2014.
This source acknowledges the importance of the University of
South Florida Tampa campus participating in the Eco-Takeout
Movement. By eliminating all Styrofoam takeout containers and
replacing them with Eco-Takeouts containers, there are many
benefits to the community and school. Foodservice at USF is
reducing waste, helping the earth and saving the budget.















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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Carbon Monoxide- a colorless, odorless toxic flammable gas formed by
incomplete combustion of carbon.
Eco-friendly not environmentally harmful
Environmental Protection Agency- (EPA) The EPA is an agency of the
United States federal government whose mission is to protect human
and environmental health.
Greenhouse Gases- a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by
absorbing infrared radiation, e.g., carbon dioxide and
chlorofluorocarbons.
Hybrid Truck- A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more
distinct power sources to move the vehicle to utilize energy.
LEED Certified- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a
suite of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and
maintenance of green buildings, homes and neighborhoods.
Sulfur Dioxide- a colorless pungent toxic gas formed by burning sulfur
in air.
Sustainability- The endurance of systems and processes. The organizing
principle for sustainability is sustainable development, which includes
the four interconnected domains: ecology, economics, politics and
culture
Volatile Organic Compounds- (VOCs) are organic chemicals that have
a high vapor pressure at ordinary room temperature. Their high vapor
pressure results from a low boiling point, which causes large numbers
of molecules to evaporate or sublimate from the liquid or solid form of
the compound and enter the surrounding air.