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1 | Energy | If you have committed to this activity, enter a "1" if your office hasn't this enter a "0" | ||||
2 | I call Facilities Operations if my office is too hot/cold or write a work order, rather than opening windows or using space heaters | |||||
3 | I use compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) or light emitting diode (LED) bulbs for desk lamps and applicable overhead lighting. | |||||
4 | I switch off all unnecessary lights. This includes using dimmers, motion sensors, or occupancy sensors to automatically turn off lighting when not in use to reduce energy use and costs.* http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/when-turn-your-lights | |||||
5 | I use a power strip (or smart strip) to control "phantom load" from electronics not in use by turning off or unplugging the entire power strip – or at least unplug electronics when not in use (such as desktop printers, space heathers, and coffeemakers)* http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/choose-right-advanced-power-strip-you | |||||
6 | I use Energy Star or EPEAT electronics – such as computers and printers | You can probably put a 1 here, because the College strives to purchase only EPEAT and Energy Star electronics. See here: http://new.oberlin.edu/office/cit/about/green-initiatives.dot | ||||
7 | Replace desktop computers with thin clients or laptop computers and docking stations. | |||||
8 | I use natural lighting or "daylighting". When feasible, I turn off lights near windows** https://www.sparkenergy.com/blog/daylighting-using-natural-light-to-save-money/ | |||||
9 | The last person to leave the office turns off the lights and common printers/copiers for the night are put to sleep or turned off.** http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/energy-efficient-computer-use | |||||
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11 | Transportation | |||||
12 | While on campus: | |||||
13 | I walk to and from my destination on campus | |||||
14 | I use a bicycle or scooter on campus | |||||
15 | For my commute: | |||||
16 | I carpool, walk, or bike to work most days. | |||||
17 | I´ve opened an Enterprise Car Share account for driving when I need a car: enterprisecarshare.com | |||||
18 | For my travel: | |||||
19 | The office tracks all business travel – motor vehicle gas usage or miles AND all air travel** | |||||
20 | I post in Oberlin Classifieds or amongst colleagues when I travel to another city to facilitiate carpooling. | |||||
21 | We minimizes travel (through video conferences/conference calls/etc.) when feasible. | |||||
22 | I purchase carbon offsets for my travel. | |||||
23 | Recycling | |||||
24 | I know where the blue recycling bin is in my office, and I always use it for my comingled recyclables (Plastics #1 to #7, metal, glass, and paper, cartons and jugs: http://new.oberlin.edu/office/facilities-operations/recycle/on-campus.dot)* | |||||
25 | I have a recycling box for office paper (including newspaper, bulletins, envelopes, magazines) that gets taken to the yellow-and-green ABITIBI paper retrievers from my office | |||||
26 | I recycle other materials (e.g. batteries, e-waste) appropriately: http://new.oberlin.edu/office/facilities-operations/recycle/more-resources.dot | |||||
27 | I use office supplies made with recycled materials, i.e. paper, pens/pencils, folders, etc. | |||||
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29 | Computing | |||||
30 | I have activated sleep setting on computers to put the monitor to sleep after five minutes of inactivity and the computer at 15 minutes of inactivity** http://green.nd.edu/sustainability-in-action/set-computers-to-sleep-automatically/ | |||||
31 | I purchase recycled content paper | |||||
32 | I utilize duplex, or double-sided, printing | |||||
33 | I re-use paper printed on only one side | |||||
34 | I use electronic versions of documents instead of printing, when possible | |||||
35 | Our office purchases recycled toners, and recycle our ink after use. More info here: http://new.oberlin.edu/office/environmental-sustainability/update_detail.dot?id=21f48c9f-22e5-4449-a0a9-f1ac307fc7a0 | |||||
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37 | Involvement | |||||
38 | I’ve attended a sustainability-related lecture or event | |||||
39 | I have signed up to receive the Office of Environmental Sustainability’s monthly eNewsletter* | |||||
40 | I have read Oberlin College’s sustainability commitments (link) and/or participated in the office audit with OES staff.** | |||||
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42 | Dining | |||||
43 | I use coffee mugs, plates, silverware rather than their disposable counterparts; avoid Styrofoam** http://www.pca.state.mn.us/index.php/about-mpca/mpca-news/featured-stories/minnetonka-middle-schools-move-to-reusable-utensils.html | |||||
44 | I eliminate bottled water; we use reusable water bottles, cups, and glasses | |||||
45 | We ensure vegetarian, vegan, and/or local food options for office-sponsored luncheons | |||||
46 | We order buffet meals instead of individually boxed meals, when possible | |||||
47 | We save or give away leftover food rather than throwing it in the dumpster | |||||
48 | We strive to achieve near zero waste for office luncheons, events. | |||||
49 | Number Of Commitments | 0 | ||||
50 | % of Commitments Achieved | 0 | ||||
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