Green Is

Created For: Professor F. Tobienne' s Professional

Writing Class

By: Allison Kempton, Chandra Rodino, Jennifer

Skorupinski, and Ryan Smith

November 24,2009

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 Table of Contents

Cover Page 1

Table of Contents 2

Executive Summary 3

Introduction 4

President's "Role for a Sustainable World" Summit. 5

Recycling: A Clean Campus 8

Water Conservation 10

Energy Conservation 13

Our Green Housing 15

Interview 17

Annotated Bibliography 18

Works Cited 21

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 Executive Summary
Today, many large companies, organizations, and even small businesses are
following the green movement and learning how to become green. The topic of going
green has recently become nationally recognized, but why all of a sudden is there recent
concern for going green? Recent events such as the economic downturn have been a
catalyst for the going green movement of the nation. Due to the recent economic
downturn, going green is a new way that a lot of energy, waste, and money can be saved.
The ever rising cost of fuel is a factor that has impacted almost every citizen in the U. S.
The price of fuel has caused for many people to stop traveling, going out to eat, or even
going out for leisure purposes. The new use of energy efficient fuels and alternatives such
as solar or battery powered cars is just one way that today' s society is trying to solve this
problem. Little things like purchasing recyclable materials, changing light bulbs to
energy efficient brands, and disposing properly of waste are all ways that people are
saving money and the environment in the long run.

Team Green is Gold has written this report with the goal of discussing different
outlets and ways that USF is going green, to find out ways that students are participating
in the green programs at the university, and to help bring concern and understanding for
the need to be green. In this paper, Team Green is Gold helps bring to light what USF is
doing to contribute to the going green movement. Our Team has focused on the four
major components of going green at USF and they are recycling, water conservation,
energy conservation, and the new green housing developments. The focus of the report is
on these four components and USF's approach to going green. Also, we focus on
improvements that can be made in order to better the university's going green efforts.

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 Introduction

The University of South Florida has contributed to the green movement by

becoming an example for its community as well as the nation. But what does it mean to
be green? The University of South Florida and all of its campuses in Tampa, Saint
Petersburg, Sarasota, and Temple Terrace have geared up and started to show what it
means to be green by making major changes to many different aspects of each campus
that effect not only the environment, but the world and people around them. A major way
that these new efforts are effective is in student and faculty involvement. USF has created
many creative ways to reach out to students and faculty to get them involved in USF' s
green movement. In 1995, the university set fourth a plan called the USF Tampa Campus
Master Plan. The Tampa Campus Master Plan contains policies set for how the university
will maintain its conservation efforts. The Goal according to the Tampa Campus Master
Plan is, "to be a model for conservation policies to improve the environment and to
improve air, water and open space quality in the vicinity of the campus."!

USF's green efforts have received local and national awards, but USF still has
room to improve. The University of South Florida does not rank highly amongst other
Universities in its efforts of recycling or energy conservation. Along with this, the
University still needs improvement in its efforts to maintain a green campus while
making smart financial decisions. Some of the new improvements have been very
financially straining, but have also helped the university save in the long run.

Team Green is Gold has compiled research from articles, web sites, and an
interview with .... to find out how USF is going green and what it means to be green.
Also, we have included statistical information and reports on the progress and impact
USF has had on the community around it.

1 Tampa Campus Master Plan, http://usfweb2.usf.eduIFacilitiesPlaniCampus%20Planning/Master]lan.pdf

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 President's "Role of Universities for a Sustainable
World" Summit

This is a speech from the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Judy Genshaft, President of
USF. Here she discusses the role ofUSF for a sustainable world. This took place on
October 19,2009.

From Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Judy Genshaft, President ofUSF:"As president
of the university that in ways both large and small has helped make Tampa a great city, I
could not let this be. So more than a year ago, I signed on to the American College and
University's President's Climate Commitment, as I know many of my American
colleagues here today did. The commitment was important because it was a very public
declaration of our goals and values. It is a loud statement that speaks to our theme here
today, the role of universities in a sustainable world."

What is that role?

"The simple answer for me is it is developing and promoting the leadership and
knowledge to make our world sustainable and healthy. It is not an easy role to play, and
made even less so given the economic challenges that have swept our world. It is ironic
that in a time of too few resources, we cannot always afford to protect the limited ones
we have. And that is why universities must take the lead as places where the brightest
minds are unafraid to ask the hard questions and find those hidden answers. Universities
must be places where innovation takes hold and changes the course of mankind."

"Through that experience, we have come to appreciate how difficult it is to alter

the course this world is on. We understand the real world challenges of creating
sustainability because we have to struggle with it on our own campus. Like many
campuses worldwide, we have a recycling program that makes it easy for people to turn
soda bottles and newspapers into new products. And we're constructing our first "green"
building on campus, the Patel Center for Global Solutions, which undoubtedly will be a
shining, tangible example of sustainable practices for our community. The challenge for
the University of South Florida is the same for any city - or family, for that matter - who
wants to reduce their carbon footprint. We have to balance what we want to do with what
we can afford to do. In a world built for convenience, we have to convince ourselves to
do things differently for the good of own health and for the planet's health."

"And we have done that - at first taking baby steps which will turn into giant
leaps forward. Since 2002, our shuttle buses have run on biodiesel. Our students and
employees are able to ride for free or for very small fares on Tampa's bus system. We've
built bike lanes on campus, and encouraged our local governments to do all they can to
make it safe for bicyclists on the roads leading to campus. We've even brought affordable
car -sharing to USF, hoping that students who live on campus will not bring a car with
them."

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 "This year, we've brought a new concept to our residence hall in a "green" living
and learning community. This small group of 20 students and one resident assistant aim
to live the ideal of a green life and work in volunteer projects around campus to
encourage
other students to be "green." We've created a friendly competition between other
residence halls to see who can lower their energy consumption the most - the students
love it and I feel good knowing they are developing energy-conscious habits that will last
a lifetime. Some of our students grow their own vegetables at our university's botanical
garden."

"But there are still big hurdles we have to clear. Thirty percent of the greenhouse
gases produced by our university are from students and employees commuting to
campus. How do we get people out of their cars? That's the big question for our
community - and I can't tell you we have the answer. But I can tell you we are working
on it".

"And that brings us to our research mission that I mentioned earlier, which is so
important to our board of trustees that we've included sustainability in our strategic goals.
One of the key guiding forces of our university is to support interdisciplinary research
that allow the integration of technological solutions with a health and human dimension
that truly creates solutions for a sustainable future."

"Weare so proud of our researchers who have pioneered solar and other
renewable energy technologies, environmentally-conscious manufacturing, sustainable
development related to water and sanitation and energy efficiency through architecture
and technology. These brilliant minds are constantly giving us new tools and systems to
make the most out of the resources we have and protecting the ones which are
dwindling. "

"One of the most amazing projects we have going is our team from the Power Center for
Utility Exploration is building one of the nation's largest Smart Grids in one of our
nearby beach communities. When this is done, homes and businesses in that area will not
just consume power but also produce it and put it back into the grid. In the event of an
emergency - such as a hurricane that knocks out electricity - the local grocery store will
be able to produce biofuel from its garbage to power a pharmacy and provide cold water
and ice."

"That is what sustainability means to our university - efficient, adaptable, caring

and compassionate systems designed to serve the community without harming the
environment. "

"So when I am asked, what is the role for universities in a sustainable world? My
answer is simple: we have to sit at the head of the table. We must lead the discussion,
lead the discovery of new technologies and new systems and most importantly, lead by
example. I know that each of you on your own campuses have a myriad of success

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stories. USF is just one of many, many institutions around the world doing remarkable
things for our future. It is most heartening that so many of our universities are working
together to accomplish this daunting task:, knowing that it will take the full force of all
our brainpower to build the kind of sustainable world we envision.,,2

2 Genshaft, Judy, Chief Executive Officer and President ofUSF

http://system.usfedulPresident/pdfs/The-Role-of-Universities-for-a-Sustainable-
World.pdf

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 Recycling: A Clean Cam~
Recycling at USF

Recycling is one ofthe most important and simple going green

tasks that can be done. Why? Because all one has to do is either
throw a plastic bottle into to the right garbage bin, send an
empty ink cartridge to a recycling company, or just make sure
to throw garbage in the garbage bin. These are three easy tasks
that almost anyone can do, but USF has taken the green
movement of recycling and applied it in a way that entire
mpuses are turning into mean green recycling machines. USF has
made it very easy for students and faculty to access recycling locations, to have their
computer and electronic parts properly disposed of, and to require minimum effort to do
so. There have been a lot of improvements and new programs implemented at USF
campuses, but there are still ways in which USF needs to strengthen in the area of
recycling.

History of Recycling at USF

USF has had recycling programs since 1994. It has been an ongoing effort for
USF to keep the recycling programs active and strive for a cleaner campus. But what
does USF recycle? Almost everything from paper, aluminum cans, glass, plastics, mixed
metals, yard debris, tree limbs, wooden waste, fluorescent light bulbs, fixture ballasts,
and electronic equipment. Since the beginning of this program, USF has recycled over
7,100 tons of paper and 48 tons of aluminum. That is 14,200,000 lbs. of paper and
96,000 lbs. of aluminum just from USF alone.

How does USF make it easy for USF campus goers to recycle?

USF has created new ways to make it easier than ever for students and faculty to
keep the campus clean by recycling. USFSP Office of Operations and Management
Facilities has added more than ten mini-recycling centers and each of these has three
product containers for plastic, paper, and aluminum. There are ten main locations for
these mini-recycling containers and they are located in the most frequently used buildings
on campus: MSL, POY, DAV, BAY, CRI, FPF, and COB. Throughout USFSP there are
more than sixty paper recycling containers. There are other locations for specialty items
such as glass and cardboard. The main recycling center for the whole campus is located
near the chiller plant on campus. That can be accessed by car and has a container for
glass. The disposal of specialty items like cardboard boxes and glass is made simple. At
request, an USF employee can have glass or cardboard picked up if left outside their door
and marked as "trash."

The USFSP campus has used its online resources to get the word out on how and
where to recycle. One main resource that the USFSP uses for students and faculty is the

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USFSP website. It includes a page called Green USFSP. This page has information about
how USFSP is going green including how and where to recycle. It lists items that can be
recycled such as paper products, plastic, glass, aluminum, and electronics so that students
and faculty are able to distinguish items that they can recycle. Also, it lists the locations
where items can be turned in to be recycled.

Are there any benefits to USF recycling programs?

Yes, there are benefits to USF recycling programs. The USF campuses have many
ways to try and get students and faculty involved in recycling. Some of these recycling
programs have even worked in coordination with other programs and charities to help
encourage recycling. One recycling program at USFSP, introduced in July of2008,
helped the Ronald McDonald House raise money. A company called Recycling
Management Solutions Inc. Collected large amounts of recyclables from USFSP to sell,
donating a percentage of that money to the Ronald McDonald House for charity. Another
program USFSP has participated in is called Cartridges For Kids. Cartridges For Kids is a
recycling program that pays schools cash for many recyclable electronic goods including
empty laser and inkjet cartridges. The USFSP Office of Campus Computing recycles its
used print cartridges through Cartridges For Kids.

Why do the recycling programs need to be improved?

According to the Campus Sustainability Report, USF's recycling is limited with

only four major components. Compared to other universities around the country, USF is
not the leader in the realm of recycling. Although, USF has been given awards for their
recycling programs from Hillsborough County back in 1994-1997 and 2000, they still
need improvement for the future. These awards are from many years ago and it is time
for USF to rethink their recycling programs. USF needs to improve their recycling
programs because why not follow the leader and take advice from other universities who
have better recycling programs? It would only help USF be a cleaner and more
productive entity.

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 Water Conservation

Water Conservation Awareness at USF

USF, with its expertise and strong values has become a tremendous success in its efforts
to go green with its water supply and reducing water use by conserving water so that the
environment for the university is at its finest. USF has an ongoing solicitation to
inform its students, faculty, and partners. There are posters, pamphlets, and campus
emails throughout USF campuses and surrounding communities that are used to
increase awareness and improve the likelihood of successful water conservation.
There are also online web sites that keep everyone in the know.

Water: As Good As Gold

Why is conserving water so important in our community and abroad? It is our

responsibility as members of our community to do our part and to keep our resources in
good condition. Conserving water is important because it is our life line. About 90% of
our body is made up of water. Water is a very important commodity in our life and
always will be but, in order to keep our water flow going we must conserve. USF has
many uses for water. For example water is used for landscaping, restroom usage,
maintenance, and water fountains so that USF goers do not go thirsty. If you notice all
around the general USF area, there are water restrictions. Why? Because people abuse
their use of water. For example some people in the USF community over water their
yards without keeping in mind that the state of Florida is a state where the seasons do not
usually change and temperatures are high. Therefore, some of our ponds, lakes, plants,
and trees are either drying up or dying because of lack of water. A current example of this
was the water shortage in the Atlanta metro and surrounding areas a year and a half ago.
A lot of the shortage is directly related to the demand and there are many ways that our
community can help lessen that. So, yes it is important to conserve water and if we do not
start, who knows what our future would be like.

There are many ways water is used at USF campuses. Keeping toxins and
pollutants out ofUSF waters is an important part of conserving the water at USF. There
are many ways water can be used but, it is mostly used for drinking water. Therefore, if
USF allows people to pollute and empty toxins into their waters, many people are at risk
of getting sick if it is not properly cleaned. In the town of Woburn, Massachusetts in the
late eighties the water was infected by Trichloroethylene. Trichloroethylene is a
nonflammable, colorless liquid with a somewhat sweet odor and a sweet, burning taste. It
is used mainly as a solvent to remove grease from metal parts, but it is also an ingredient
in adhesives, paint removers, typewriter correction fluids, and spot removers. This was let
into the water by the W.R, Grace Company which caused many people either to get
deathly ill and/or die. A movie named, A Civil Action, was made to stress water
contamination. In summary, the movie tells of how this company along with five others,

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let toxins into a local water supply causing twenty-eight children to become ill and cause
leukemia. These things can continue to happen if water conservation is not
acknowledged.

How Does USF Conserve Water?

USF can help eliminate this problem by participating in the going green
movement and keeping the school's water clean. There are many ways students have
been advised to help. For example, it is recommended that students do not sit by the pond
and throw trash in or around it but to throw trash in proper receptacles. That way it does
not end up in the lake or the pond. The school has set up receptacles all over all USF
campuses so that students and faculty do not litter. USF student lunch rooms are one of
the main areas where trash is prevalent. In lunch rooms, there is a place to put plastic
bottles, cans or aluminum, paper, and trash. Also, when using chemicals and other toxins
for class experiments, it is recommended to make sure that toxins get disposed of in
designated areas. The school does have maintenance that cleans the water fountains and
more because; there are so many germs and contamination that can come from water
fountains. Upon reading the student handbook, "About 97% of the earth's water is salty
and undrinkable. Of the remaining 3%, approximately 2/3 is unavailable. This fresh water
is either frozen into the polar ice caps or polluted by toxic chemicals used in products
such as detergents and cleaning supplies." USF can tremendously reduce their water
supply by conserving and being aware of what is going into their water system. It is said
that conservation lessens the need to further drain aquifers and lowers the amount of
energy required to clean and re-circulate water.

USF Can Still Improve on Ways to Conserve Water

There are more ways that USF can improve its use and conservation of water.
Through research, Team Green is Gold has found certain programs and products that can
be used but are not in use at the university at this time. USF can conserve water by
purchasing and installing state of the art equipment to limit water supply usage. One
place that USF does tend to use a lot of water is in the restrooms. There is a system called
the Grey System. This system cleans the water and reuses it for non-potable uses such as
toilets, urinal flushing, and custodian purposes. This system would definitely be a great
start to conserving water. USF can also have the sinks set to disburse a limited amount of
water and turn off instantly so that it is not dripping after usage. USF can also save when
using water for the landscape by having it set on a timer so that it would automatically
shut off after a certain amount of water is disbursed. It would also be a great idea for
systems to be installed in student housing on campus. Installing a system throughout the
entire campus including student housing to limit water usage would make a big
difference.

Student involvement is Essential

3 Student Handbook,
http://www.coba. usf.edu/departments/managementifacultylhannawestiGreenCampusesHandbook. pd

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 Although there are many ways that USF has not improved its water conservation,
there is one way that it has gotten the students involved, which improves the likelihood of
successful water conservation on campus. One ofUSF's goals on going green is to
conserve and save on water in the residence hall. USF has a program called
"Conservabull". Christopher Cox, a current USF architecture and community design
student, came up with the idea last fall in 2008. This is a competition where the residence
halls will compete with each other to decide which building conserves the most. The
winning hall will get a special prize along with its advisors who will also win awards as
well. USF with its faculty, students, and partners are really setting the bar on going green.

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 Energy Conservation

Keeping the planet clean is a very important task for USF. USF may not be the
national leader in the world for campuses that are green, but they are on the right track to
be more eco friendly in the future. Saving money, while trying to protect the planet, is a
huge task that USF has moved forward to achieve. Many reports have been published on
what USF has been doing to save energy, and the findings are moving our campus in the
right direction. I will touch on some programs that USF has started and what they can do
in the future to save energy.

The Green Lights Program was created in the late 1990s, as part of a voluntary
initiative started by the Environmental Protection Agency. This program is aimed at
reducing the consumption of energy through the use of more efficient lighting systems.
The Green Lights program funded the costs necessary to revamp USF's heating and
cooling systems. USF has since scrapped this project, and there are currently no future
plans to replace it. Even though this project has been dissolved, it still saves $1 million
per year for USF with the lighting still in place. More programs such as the green lights
program are needed to help save energy consumption.

The campus recycling is limited. The university collects and recycles paper,
aluminum and mixed metals. Many awards were won in 94-97, as well as in 2000,
however USF lags when it comes to university recycling programs around the country.
The biggest challenge to expanding recycling on campus is in working with the auxiliary
units, such as the Marshall Center, the Sundome, Student Housing, etc., which are not
serviced by the USF Physical Plant. Since these units maintain their own waste and
recycling programs, USF does not oversee recycling in these areas. The State of Florida
could/should approve the student-proposed "green fee" (or "clean energy fee"), which
would allow a small fee to be collected from tuition revenue at USF that could then be
used to enhance recycling on campus.

Solar energy is very expensive to provide electricity and heating, due to the
technology being costly. Even with the high cost, solar lighting can reduce the need for
electricity to power indoor lighting by 50 percent. USF pays 8 cents per Kwh of energy,
the average cost of solar energy is 28 cents per kWh. USF should look for some grants
from the state, or approve the "green fee" that was discussed earlier.

USF has recognized the need for alternative energy sources. The physical plant
has submitted to have a cogeneration system installed, which would reduce energy waste
by combining heat and power production at one station, partnering with Teco. The heat
which would normally be released into the atmosphere as a byproduct would be used as a
power source. This process would be more efficient, and the impact is great. The energy
saved with the program could save money and alleviate some of the budget cuts. There is
a cogeneration system now at USF, but solely for research.

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 As talked about previoiusly, there are many ways USF can move forward in the
future to make it a more eco friendly environment. The state of Florida Dept of
Transportation has started to conserve energy, and USF should look into this aswell. The
Florida Dept of Transportation already converted all of the stop lights in the state to LED
lights. Light Emitting Diodes, LEDs, are illuminated by the movement of electrons in a
semiconductor material. There is no filament, they do not heat up like conventional bulbs
and they are brighter and have greater longevity than halogen bulbs. USF has around 200
traffic lights on campus, each consuming about 2.4 kWh of electricity per day. If all the
traffic lights were replaced with LED, USF could decrease energy usage by 90 percent.

As discussed, there are many routes USF can take to move forward with making
our campus a green environment, and not wasting so much energy. I believe if the "green
fee" is implemented, USF can generate the capital needed to implement new systems to
conserve energy.

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 Our Green Housing
What is green building and how is the University of South Florida incorporating
this into their master green plan of having an eco-friendly environment? A green building
is a building that is designed and constructed to enhance the well-being of the occupants
and to support healthy living and a natural environment. The approach to having green
buildings is to provide a durable structure for communities, to reduce and recycle
construction and demolition waste, to use energy efficient and water saving appliances,
and to use the sun and site to the building's advantage for natural heating, cooling, and
day lighting. Although a green building may cost more up front, it will save money
through lower operating costs and using energy efficient products throughout the building
process. These strategies that are being implemented in green building will have great
impact on campus in making it a more sustainable and eco-friendly University.

The campus mater plan and site planning team have been looking for open space
to preserve so that when construction begins we are able to implement our sustainable
practices in land use, energy consumption, conservation, landscape, recycling, and
transportation. In the process of looking for ground that will be sufficient for using all our
natural and energy saving sources, USFhas taken on other activities to promote going
green through replacing appliances that will conserve energy and water, and replacing
roofs with very high insulation that have a high reflectivity SRI of94. They are also
replacing sinks and toilets with motion activated devices, using high efficiency glass, and
putting in motion activated and deactivation lights. Constructing smaller footprints with
taller buildings is another way the University of South Florida is conserving space and
thinking green. What are some other green building techniques we can use to sustain our
health and safety? One way is to choose construction products and interior finish
products with zero or low emissions to improve the quality of indoor air. Many building
and cleaning materials produce or emit toxic gases that can be very hazardous to our
health.

(Model of Future Patel Center)

USF has three LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings
in progress with accredited professionals on facilities planning and construction staff The
Patel Center for global solutions will be the first LEED certified building at USF. This

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new center will have environment friendly features including sustainability, water
efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources utilized, and indoor
environmental quality. The construction of the Patel Center presented an opportunity to
create a facility that exemplifies the global issues that will be tackled when it opens, such
as maintaining ecological balance and providing communities with potable water and
sanitation. "In order to meet LEED criteria, the Patel Center will be built with many
unique features"," said Walter Pestrak, a project manager and architect for USF. This new
building has many energy efficient mechanical systems, a soil erosion control, innovative
solar technology, bike racks, glazing and insulation, a system for harvesting rooftop
rainwater for plumbing use, and xeriscaping. Being LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) certified is making USF one step closer to becoming a greener
campus because this certification verifies that the building meets the highest green
building and performance measures.

4 "Patel Center for Global Solutions Will Be First LEED Building at USF."

http://www.tampabay.comlnews/education/articlel 004619 .ece

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 Interview

Christian Wells

E. Christian Wells, Ph.D.

Director, Office of Sustainability
Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology
University of South Florida

1. Identify the top two reasons why USF is recycling??

USF maintains an active recycling program, operated by Physical Plant, because: 1) it's
the right thing to do, and 2) it is fiscally sustainable by creating significant cost-savings
for the University.

2. What are USF's three biggest obstacles to recycling more?

The biggest challenge to expanding recycling on campus is in working with the auxiliary
units, such as the Marshall Center, the Sundome, Student Housing, etc., which are not
serviced by the USF Physical Plant. Since these units maintain their own waste and
recycling programs, USF does not oversee recycling in these areas.

How could USF increase recycling? Comments

USF could increase recycling on campus by moving to a single stream recycling system.
However, it is not cost-effective for the University to do so at this time.

4. Suggestions on how the state ofFL could increase recycling for USF?

The State of Florida could/should approve the student-proposed "green fee" (or "clean
energy fee"), which would allow a small fee to be collected from tuition revenue at USF
that could then be used to enhance recycling on campus.

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 Annotated BibliogratlhY

Team Green is Gold

ENC3250 Professional Writing
Allison Kempton, Chandra Rodino, Jennifer Skorupinski, Ryan Smith

Team Green is Gold addresses how students are participating in the green programs here
at the University of South Florida. Some of the newly developed green programs at USF
are the new housing development, USF's recycling efforts, and USF's energy
conservation program. We have gathered information through web sites, articles, and an
interview to research how students are participating and how green USF really is.

Carney, Anne. "Drive Time." USF Magazine 51.3 (2009): 6.

This article is from USF Magazine. It is about how the USF campus is conserving energy,
reducing campus traffic, and helping reduce pollution by using a program introduced by
Enterprise Rent-A-Car called WeCar. WeCar provides students and faculty with hybrid gas-
electric cars that can be rented out for hours at a time to drive around campus or wherever
needed.

Cartridges For Kids. Cartridges for Kids. 2009. 25 October 2009

<http.z/www .cartridgesforkids. COIn!>

This website is a home page website for the organization called Cartridges for Kids. Cartridges
for Kids pays USF to donate empty laser and inkjet cartridges. This effort has encouraged USFSP
to recycle used electronic goods.

DeVore, Jaclyn. "How green is USF?" The Oracle. 6 January 2008. USFOracle
Web. 26 October 2009. <http://www.usforacle.com/2.5741/how-green-is-usf-1.619308>

This article lets readers know the findings and programs USF is working on to make the
campus a more eco-friendly place. Dr. Sharon Hanna-West, director of the USF Campus
Sustainability Report, believes that the campus is probably more sustainable than people
realize because it is not highly publicized. Although USF has been recognized in the past
for rewards on having a clean campus, there still is a list of improvements the campus can
make.

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 Electronicproducts.com. 23 October 2009. Hearst Electronical Products. 7 November
2009. <http://www2. electronicproducts. com!$36_Million_Federal_Gra nt_to_Address_Int
egrating_ Solar_Energy _Into_Electric _Grid-article-news04_ 23_ oct2009-html.aspx >

This website is about how several colleges with a $3.6 million award from the
department, The Florida State University, University of Central Florida and University of
South Florida are teaming up with Florida utilities and solar industry suppliers to launch
the Sunshine State Solar Grid Initiative (SUNGRIN), a five-year project to investigate the
effects of integrating high levels of solar PV energy resources into the electric power
grid.

Genshaft, Dr. Judy. Role of Universities for a Sustainable World. 16 October 2009.

This is a PDF document of Dr. Judy Genshaft's speech at the "Role of Universities for a
Sustainable World" Summitt. It is used in this paper to provide information about what
the President ofUSF is doing to contribute to USF's going green movement.

Husfield, John. Office of Campus Computing. 17 November 2008.25 October

2009<http://www.stpt.usf.edu/computing/environmental_stewardship.htm >

This web page is from the USFSP website. It tells how the Office of Campus Computing at
USFSP is striving to be more environmentally friendly and the procedures taken to recycle.

Ray, Russell. 19 March 2009. The Tampa Tribune. 7 November 2009

< http://www2.tbo.com!content/2009/mar/ 19/usf- progress-energy -pair -create-smart -way-
using-ell>

This website is about how over the next three years, Progress Energy and the University
of South Florida will equip homes and businesses with special meters, sensors and
switches to create one of the largest smart grids in the nation. A smart grid uses a
collection of high-tech gadgets, helping utilities and consumers manage their energy use
more efficiently, improve reliability, reduce costs and promote the use of renewable
energy

Regonini, Sue. University of South Florida. Office of Sustainability at University

Of South Florida, 2009. Web. 3 November 2009.
<http://usfweb2 .usf edu/Sustainability I>

This website keeps students, professors, and researchers up-to-date with the latest
findings and projects the campus will undergo. It covers material on the mission, their
history, and programs USF has developed. The site is devoted to finding ways to make
USF a cleaner and greener campus. There are tabs about each way USF has progressed
towards making this campus more eco-friendly. Some of these tabs include energy,
water, green building, and recycling management.

University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Green USFSP. 16 April 09.25 October 2009

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<http://www.stpt.usfedu/green/recycle.htm>

This web page is from USFSP website. It provides students with information about what
can be recycled and where the recycling locations on campus are located.

USF, Physical Plant. "Physical Plant Sustainability and Energy Conservation."

11/05/2009. < http://www.pplant.usfedu/index.php/additional-information/sustainability-
initiatives>

This is a summary of what USF's Physical Plant Department is currently doing to

conserve energy. It briefly discusses what they are doing in recycling, water
conservation, and Pollution Prevention. It covers different programs that are currently
enforced, and future programs that USF would like to do in the future to make USF a
more eco-friendly environment.

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