Sustainable Move-In Guide YOUR GUIDE to ECO-LIVING on CAMPUS
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Sustainable Move-in Guide YOUR GUIDE TO ECO-LIVING ON CAMPUS 2021–2022 Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................1 GREEN CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS .....................................1–3 COMMITMENTS AND ACCOLADES ................................4 ZERO WASTE .....................................................................5 ECO-LIVING IN DC ..........................................................10 GREEN MOVE-IN .............................................................13 ECO-LIVING IN YOUR DORM .........................................14 GET INVOLVED ................................................................16 HELPFUL LINKS ...............................................................17 Introduction Welcome to the Catholic University of America! This is a very exciting time for you. Here at CatholicU, you shape your intellect, and learn to accept the challenges of a committed citizen who serves others. CatholicU is committed to improving the environmental well-being of the campus and the greater community. During your academic career, we hope that you will challenge yourself to be environmentally conscious and take advantage of the sustainable amenities on campus. This guide is designed to encourage, engage, inspire, and motivate you to take steps, wherever you may be, to reduce your carbon footprint and improve campus environmental quality. Green Campus Highlights Get familiar with the campus’ green amenities. There are several green initiatives on campus that are part of the University’s commitment to supporting the creation of a sustainable environment on campus in its landscaping, grounds, facilities maintenance, construction, and renovation projects. The map on the next page shows where you can find them. Sustainable Move-In Guide 2021–2022 | 1 AQUINAS HALL 1 SOLAR PANELS AND GREEN ROOF Two-thirds of the roof of Aquinas Hall are covered with 103 kW of solar panels. The other one-third is a green roof that absorbs rainwater and pro- vides insulation for the building. 3 COLUMBUS SCHOOL 2 OF LAW LAWN This area is the green roof of an underground parking garage. RAYMOND A. DUFOUR 7 13 ATHLETIC CENTER 3 SOLAR PANELS 15 4 A 318 kW solar array is on the roof 1 of the Raymond A. DuFour Athletic Center. It produces enough energy to power 35 homes. 9 FLATHER HALL 4 SOLAR PANELS Flather’s 35kW rooftop array could 2 power 4 homes a year. 14 GIBBONS HALL 5 SOLAR PANELS 11 On the roof of Gibbons Hall, one of 10 8 the oldest buildings on campus is a 32kW array of solar panels. This array could power 3 homes a year. 12 FATHER O’CONNELL HALL LEED BUILDING 5 6 6 Father O’Connell Hall is Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED)-certified. In the renovation of this building, 95% of the existing structure was reused and 75% of demo- lition waste was diverted from the landfill. Low-flow plumbing fixtures achieved a 30% indoor water-use Figure 1: Green Campus Map 2 | Sustainable Move-In Guide 2021–2022 reduction. On the northeast section of MALONEY HALL Father O’Connell Hall is a green roof. 12 LEED BUILDING GROUNDS AND Maloney Hall, the recently renovated MAINTENANCE home to the Busch School of Business 7 SOLAR PANELS is LEED Gold. Its features include but are not limited to a rainwater collection This building’s roof has a 9kW array. system to supply the building; LED PANGBORN HALL lighting to minimize electricity use; and, 8 SOLAR PANELS temperature, light, and occupancy sensors This 11kW rooftop array can power to adapt to internal and external changes the equivalent of 1 home annually. thereby maintaining optimal comfort. COMMUNITY OPUS HALL 9 GARDEN 13 LEED BUILDING As part of a student-led effort, the The building is 11% more energy- University opened its community efficient than average residence halls. garden in 2021. The garden features 75% of spaces have access to view and/ vegetables and flowers for pollinators. or adequate daylight. Water fixtures Students, faculty, and staff can volun- are 20% more efficient than standard teer to maintain the garden. indoor plumbing fixtures. The building achieved a 50% reduction in potable EDWARD M. CROUGH water used for landscaping. CENTER FOR 10 ARCHITECTURAL EDWARD J. PRYZBYLA STUDIES LEED 14 UNIVERSITY CENTER BUILDING COMPOSTING The Crough Center is notable as the first Composting is available to the campus student-led LEED-certified building community at the Pryzbyla Center. The and as the first-ever LEED-certified receptacles contain real-life displays that architecture school. The building features explain which items should be recycled, many best practices such as efficient composted, or landfilled. lighting and controls, rain gardens and O’BOYLE HALL SOLAR cisterns, building management policies, PARKING LOT CANOPY occupant feedback and encouragement, 15 and water-efficient plumbing fixtures. This parking lot has 714 solar panels that cover over 70 parking spaces. This POPE LEO LANE parking lot installation also includes 11 RAIN GARDEN an electric car-charging station. Pope Leo Lane features traditional bioretention structures to mitigate storm- water runoff on campus. The gardens run alongside Pangborn Hall and feature native and adaptive plants and flowers. Sustainable Move-In Guide 2021–2022 | 3 Commitments and Accolades In recent years, Catholic University pledged to pursue a range of sustainability measures related to building energy use, green education, transportation, waste reduction, and grounds maintenance. For these efforts, the University has many accolades for transformational initiatives. Green Power Champion Green College U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCETON REVIEW PROTECTION AGENCY Bike Friendly 21st Best University Green College LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS COLLEGE CONSENSUS 4 LEED Certified 19th Most Buildings Sustainable U.S. GREEN Campus in the U.S. BUILDINGS COUNCIL UI WORLD GREEN METRIC 557th Most Tree Campus Sustainable Higher Education Campus in Certified the World ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION UI WORLD GREEN METRIC Figure 2: Recent Accolades U.S. DEPARTMENT DISTRICT OF UNIVERSITY OF ENERGY COLUMBIA’S MAYOR’S Better Building’s COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY’S 5-Year Challenge Sustainability Sustainability Pledge Plan Figure 3: Recent Commitments 4 | Sustainable Move-In Guide 2021–2022 Zero Waste The Catholic University of America seeks to educate everyone about its zero waste efforts. Zero waste challenges users to move beyond recycling and to incorporate other pathways to reduce all waste streams from entering and exiting Catholic University. The result is a campus that is more environmentally responsible and more resource-efficient. KNOW BEFORE YOU THROW See the graphic below to dispose of waste on campus properly. Recycle Compost* Landfill DISCARDED DISCARDED DISCARDED WASTE WASTE THAT WASTE THAT IS THAT CANNOT BE CAN BE REUSED. BIODEGRADABLE. RECYCLED OR COMPOSTED. • Plastic: jugs, • Food bottles, and tubs • Compostable paper • Glass • Paper and • Cardboard • Plastic bags cardboard and wrap • Metal and • Styrofoam aluminum • Chip bags and foil wrapper • Hazardous waste • Wax-backed materials *Available at the Pryzbyla Center only Figure 4: Waste Options on Campus at a Glance Sustainable Move-In Guide 2021–2022 | 5 At Catholic University, paper, cans, bottles, metal, and cardboard all go into the same recycling bins. How you recycle in residence halls is how you recycle in classrooms, offices, the Edward J. Przybyla University Center, and everywhere else on campus. These receptacles may take different forms. For a more detailed breakdown, see the graphics below. Recycling Composting PLASTIC FOOD Plastic jugs, plastic bottles, Fruits and vegetables, loose and plastic tubs. tea, bread, pasta, grains, meat (including bones), eggs, egg- PAPER AND shells, dairy products (no CARDBOARD containers), coffee grounds, Non-wax backed flattened filters, seafood, leftovers, and cardboard, shredded paper, spoiled food. paper cartons, mail, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, boxboard, COMPOSTABLE cereal boxes, and frozen PAPER AND food boxes. CARDBOARD Non-waxed-back corrugated METAL AND fruit and vegetable boxes, paper ALUMINUM towels or napkins, paper ice Clean metal food cans, alumi- cream containers, paper plates num cans, clean aluminum (only uncoated or compost- foil, and aluminum pans. able), uncoated paper bags, DO NOT RECYCLE food-soiled newspapers, and compostable utensils. Wax-backed paper/cardboard materials, glass, plastic bags, DO NOT COMPOST styrofoam, green waste, paint, Plastic bags, plastic jugs, chemicals, or trash. toilet tissue, glass or ceramics, styrofoam, trash, grease, fats, aluminum, or other metals. WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT! Questions? Contact [email protected] Figure 5: Composting Infographic: Waste Options on Campus at a Glance 6 | Sustainable Move-In Guide 2021–2022 USE RECYCLING AND WASTE RECEPTACLES IN YOUR RESIDENCE HALL USE RECYCLING AND WASTE RECEPTACLES IN THE CLASSROOM USE COMPOSTING, RECYCLING, AND WASTE RECEPTACLES AT THE PRYZBYLA CENTER USE RECYCLING AND WASTE RECEPTACLES ON CAMPUS GROUNDS Figure 6: Common Receptacles on Campus ADDITIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL OPTIONS OFF-CAMPUS Electronics Compost Common Before you toss your Composting is also avail- Hazardous electronics in the landfill, able at the Brookland Waste Items make sure you dispose of Farmer’s Market - items properly. Take bro- 716 Monroe Street, N.W., Everyday items such as batteries, aerosols, ken or discarded items to: Washington D.C. bleach, and paint can • Fort Totten Transfer The District of Columbia be disposed of at the Station