Director Of Sustainability at the University of Oregon Steve Mital Director Of Sustainability

UO generates more than 3,000 tons of waste each year (not including construction waste). What percent is recycled? a. 5% b. 15% c. 30% d. 50%

c. Staff appreciation day! d. Furniture Last year UO spent $100 million dollars on goods and services. We spent $8 million on which of the following? a. IT Hardware b. Paper products c. Staff appreciation day! d. Furniture

The UO releases more than 70,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. What activity generates the largest amount of CO2? a. Air travel conducted by the Athletics Program b. Heating campus buildings c. Electricity for lights and appliances d. Hot air generated from lengthy faculty and staff meetings

Since coming to UO/Eugene, I… Recycle

Since coming to UO/Eugene, I… Reuse Water Bottles

Since coming to UO/Eugene, I… Bike LOOKS LIKE THERE’S A GOOD CHANCE YOU’LL BIKE MORE

Since coming to UO/Eugene, I… Take the Bus

Since coming to UO/Eugene, I… Drive AND DRIVE LESS!

The Office of Sustainability’s mission is to lead and support the integration of sustainability into the University of Oregon’s operations, curriculum, co-curriculum, research, and engagement with the community. Founded in Fall 2007 Initial charge was to write CAP and organize OUS Sustainability Summit Completed scores of projects

GREEN OFFICE CERTIFICATION 2:47PM – 2:48PM Steve Mital facilitates this segment of the program

GREEN OFFICE ORIENTATION Introduce you to the numerous green campus support services available at UO. Show you how to evaluate your office by completing the GO scorecard. Start the GO certification process. Stimulate thinking about greening and resiliency in your workplace. 2:47PM – 2:48PM Steve Mital facilitates this segment of the program Tuesday, November 6th 12:00 – 1:30 $15 registration fee (includes lunch) sustain@uoregon.edu

Sustainability Ratings/Rankings Sierra Club 2018: #16 2017: #42 2016: #17 2013: #122 2012: #13 2011: #50 2009: #25 2:47PM – 2:48PM Steve Mital facilitates this segment of the program

Questions Founded in Fall 2007 Initial charge was to write CAP and organize OUS Sustainability Summit Completed scores of projects We accomplish this by maintaining a diverse portfolio of activities that are organized into the following five focus areas. Leadership Provide strategic advice, information and resources to faculty, staff and students working to integrate sustainability practices and policies into their programming. Policy Development Develop policies that promote environmentally-sensitive behavior by campus users and responsible development and stewardship of campus assets. Projects & Programs Create, implement and manage innovative programs and events, in partnership with other campus units whenever possible. Monitoring Establish metrics and track institutional sustainability performance. Outreach Share the University's sustainability story and encourage the campus community to support the growth and success of sustainable practices.