Campus Greening Initiatives
 In 2005–06, the Sustainability Office at the University of British Columbia (UBC) moved steadily forward with one of its major goals of recent years: to unite all of UBC’s faculties and departments under one university-wide sustainability strategy for the whole university.
 As Oregon’s land, sea, space, and sun grant university, and one of only two universities in the United States with all four titles, Oregon State University (OSU) has an elevated interested in the natural world. OSU conducts cutting-edge research into natural systems including oceanographic and atmospheric sciences, agriculture, forestry, and environmental science.
 St. Olaf College has long been a good steward of its resources. In 2003, however, the school made explicit its commitment to “economic and ecological sustainability” in its strategic plan. That year, the college’s sustainability task force—which includes roughly equal numbers of students, staff, and faculty—completed “Sustaining St. Olaf,” a 40-page document that includes an audit of the college’s current projects, a set of green building design guidelines, and a set of “Sustainability Principles” for future work.
 As major consumers of energy and intellectual hubs of the world, universities have a responsibility to set a model for addressing climate change. The Apollo Alliance and Energy Action have produced a report highlighting efforts by U.S. universities to reduce emissions and save money at the same time. Tufts Climate Initiative (TCI) stands out as a leading example of universities leading the way.
Since 2002, Lane Community College has been an active participant in the movement to run universities on clean, renewable energy. On-campus efforts began with the creation of an Energy Management Committee, which has saved the school thousands of dollars by installing direct, digital controls for heating and ventilation and organizing more efficient and longer-lasting lighting.
Harford Community College has made leaps and bounds in the sustainability area over the past decade, though it got its start even before then. HCC’s campus greening movement began in 1993, when the school founded its sustainability department and installed an “Energy Management System” to maximize energy efficiency in each new building. The school’s next step was to implement the use of waterless urinals campus-wide, resulting in a significant decrease in water use and waste.
Duke’s efforts have spanned many different areas, but perhaps the most significant is also the most basic: Duke is an eco-friendly shopper! Appliances purchased for use at the university, including heating and cooling systems, are among the best in the market for energy efficiency, and Duke consciously seeks out Energy Star-rated equipment whenever possible.
 Ball State University (BSU) has been a consistent recipient of environmental honors and awards for several years. In 2000, the school received the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Recycling from Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon, mainly for its efforts to recycle concrete and other building debris from construction projects around campus.
 American University has undertaken several ambitious environmental projects in recent years. In 2006, students introduced a Campus Climate Challenge Campaign to promote both major and minor reforms around campus—the most significant of which is to have the university running on at least 50 percent renewable energy by 2012.
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