Bookstores are Going Green Block 4, Session 1822 Chuck Kissel Cal State Fullerton
Introduction 16 years of bookstore experience at Cal State Fullerton – 4 years in the textbook department – 8 years in operations/customer service – 4 years as the bookstore director
Industry involvement Chair of the CSUISG (California State University Independent Stores Group) Board member of ICBA (Independent College Bookstore Association) Follett Higher Ed. Customer Advisory Council (CAC) member
Overview Importance of environment for students Definition of sustainability by students Past experiences (1990’s) Current practices (2000’s) Future projects (2010’s) Closing highlights Questions
Importance Top ranked charities/causes by students Survey conducted by Youthography – Environment (#1) – Breast cancer (#11)
Definition Which of the following is considered sustainable by customers (students)? 1. A bag that is made from recycled material. 2. A bag that is biodegradable.
Past Experiences (1990’s) Sustainability programs in bookstores – Standard recycling of waste Cardboard Paper Aluminum cans Plastic bottles – Buyback and used textbooks
Other past experiences
Current practices (2000’s) Buyback, used textbooks Textbook rentals Reusable store bags for purchase Course packs produced on 100 post consumer green (Canada) Solar panels (SLO)
More current practices Recycled office supplies Newspaper pencils Green (blue) books Elephant poop paper Organic and recycled clothing/gifts Plastic bottle shirts Corn plastic mugs
Other current projects
Future projects (2010’s) Movement from print to electronic advertising Digital (with audio) signage s (secret sales) Digital textbooks and delivery Reduction/elimination of plastic shopping bags
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Other future projects
Closing highlights Sustainability is important to students Expectation is likely to continue Entities examining strategies to be greener More innovative green products Water fountains accommodating refilling Paperless conferences, meetings, and classroom instruction
Questions