Goal | Steps for Achieving Goal |
Host a certified Green Event | 1 Eliminate water tower 2 Conduct a mini week long I Heart Tap Water campaign 3 Install recycled bulletin board to post statistics on transportation and energy consumption of building 4 Change default printer setting to double-sided 5 Eliminate unnecessary appliances 6 Install a composting pilot program 7 Encourage purchasing of 100% post-consumer recycled paper" |
Become LEED EBOM certified | 1 Install sink aerators 2 Replace old toilets with EPA rated low flow toilets 3 Install motion sensors on light switches 4 Update all appliances to Energy Star 5 Complete building commissioning a Install thermostat meter and lower temperature b Repair old heating system to eliminate personal space heaters 6 Install composting program a Mulch xeriscaping with compost |
Work with the natural climate | 1 Fix windows to make operable or replace windows with dual pane low-e windows and weatherize building by re-caulking all doors and windows 2 Replace weather stripping around doors 3 Install exterior shades on South facing windows |
Conserve resources | 1 Install rainwater harvesting system from roof to water the xeriscaping 2 Place plants on the roof to reduce heat island effect 3 Replace old exit signs with LED exit signs |
Look at alternative sources of energy | 1 Install solar panels on roof (if seismically building passes tests) |
Increase health of building occupants | 1 Install veggie and herb garden 2 Increase number of house plants within the building 3 Replace chairs, computer keyboards, and mice with ergonomically designed ones |
Go paperless | 1 Advertise for events via chalking and announcements during lectures and reach farther into the Berkeley community 2 Increase electronic advertisement 3 Print flyers on 100% post-consumer recycled paper |
Rework University campus purchasing policies | 1 Work with the University to green the purchasing plan 2 Demand 100% post-consumer recycled paper, organic produce in offices, and green cleaning products |
Reduce dependence on energy | 1 Search out opportunities for supplying own energy, buying energy from alternative sources 2 Reduce building energy usage |