Compilators

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



June 20, 2014
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TABLE OF CONTENTS


INTRODUCTION 2


THE ENVIRONMENT 4


THE IMPORTANCE OF GOING GREEN 5


GOING GREEN ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL 6


TAKING INITIATIVE 8


OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY 12


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 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.
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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.
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.























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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.
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.




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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 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)


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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

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.









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TAKING INITIATIVE

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.

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.
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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.










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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

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




















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





















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
Certification is given by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

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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.












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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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
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).





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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 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 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.



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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.
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.
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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, 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.
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GLOBAL PARTNERS continued

IWMI is one of 15 international research centers supported
by a network of 60 governments, private 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 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.









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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.

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.







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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 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 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
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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.

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 examples of completed projects
and presentations that the students of SGEF have done. With this
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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
Environemtal 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.
SRI (Solar Reflexive Index)- A measure of the roofs ability to reject solar heat,
as shown by a small temperature rise.
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.