Usf Where Bulls Are Going Green

University Of South Florida

Where Bulls Are Going Green Prepared for Professor Francis Tobienne

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Team Green Eggs and Ham Charles Piercey Melissa Taylor Jenna Valenti Haley Webber November 18, 2009

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3) Executive Summary

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Office Of Sustainability

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Green Expo

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Student Efforts

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Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to take a look into what the University of South Florida has done and plans to do to join the global “going green” movement. In order to assess the university’s environmental awareness and efforts we ask and answer some of the following questions. What is going green all about and why does it matter? What is the state of Florida and some of the cities that house USF campuses doing to “go green”? Finally we ask, what is USF and their students doing to conduct themselves in an environmentally sound manner and how does this compare to other universities? In asking such tough questions one may not like the answers that are sure to come. However, in the case of USF’s commitment to “going green”, this report shows that the group’s findings are quite impressive.

Introduction As environmental awareness becomes more and more important to society it is clear that merchants, cities, and now college universities are shifting their ideals to fit this changing world’s perspectives and expectations. It seems now more than ever that environmental awareness is at the top of everyone’s agenda from the president all the way to mayors and business owners. As a result we are surrounded by a multitude of buzz words like “going green”, “conservation”, and “global warming” to persuade us to do right by the earth and do our part to save our resources. With these ideas becoming so intertwined in our daily lives it is no surprise that universities are now following suit and in a big way. These ideas are what this report strives to shed light on through extensive research. To better grasp the full extent of the going green movement the group first researched what was available to the general public of the United States as far as information about ways to help the environment on a national and global scale. Once learning what programs and initiatives the country seems to Team Green Eggs & Ham

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think are important the next step for our team was to hone in on our home turf. We looked into what the state of Florida offers to its residents to learn about how they can go green and what they can do to help in the state meet its environmental goals. After assessing the state’s efforts we further focused our area of research to what two of the cities that house USF campuses, The City of Tampa and St. Petersburg, have done to become “green cities”. This background information and research gathering has proved to be significant in really getting a hold on what external forces are effecting USF’s efforts to go green. After gathering this plethora of background information our team was able to finally zero in on the University of South Florida and assess its level of environmental awareness. We first look into what USF has done and plans to do in the way of new building construction and renovation that fits the green bill. Next we look at what the USF faculty has done to spread awareness and educate not only its students but the public in the way of going green. Finally this report details what the students of USF have done to help on campus and assist the university in its efforts to make a real environmental impact. Once outlining what has been done, this report goes one step further in its analysis of USF’s attempts to go green. It compares USF’s efforts to other universities and details how it stacks up by looking into its successes and failures. It also offers suggestions, ideas, and tips on how USF can improve its efforts and continue to fight for a greener tomorrow.

Previous Approach Going Green, It’s The New Thing! Going green means something different to everyone who uses the term but for the most part it is just the practice of environmental conservation. In today’s society the going green has moved from a mere want to save the planet. The movement has become not only about awareness and is now used as a measure of someone’s fashion sense, knowledge, and status. For example it is almost shameful to not bring one’s own reusable grocery bags to the supermarket or get caught carrying a plastic bottle of water. There are few places where you cannot find someone preaching or practicing the green values. The best part about this movement is the more people that become aware and affected by its change the better our world will be. With this green movement becoming part of the fabric of society is no wonder University’s have started to join this Team Green Eggs & Ham

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movement and as a result, according to the article “Going Green Matters To College Applicants”, prospective student s are going as far as to look into university green policies to choose which one they want to become a part of and support.

USA: Home Of The Red White & Green? Anyone who can operate the search engine Google can enter in a few less than creative words, “global going green”, and pull up an exceptional website covering ways the United States of America is taking action on the environmental conservation front.

Global Green USA was started in the mid 90’s and, “…is working to address some of the greatest challenges facing humanity (“Global Green USA”).” In the case of The United States, Global Green’s specific goal is on the creation of green cities to reduce climate change and global warming. Aside from these focuses Global Green provides several ways for the general public to learn about what the US is doing to go green, how they can go green at home and how they can get involved with other organizations to help. The site, http://www.globalgreen.org/water, offers stunning “Did You Know?” facts pertaining to whichever area of conservation you choose that make the reader uncomfortable and provoke feelings of urgency and the need for immediate resolution. Though the United States can be blamed for many of the over using of natural resources it is clear that the nation is taking steps in the right direction to promote awareness

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and take these issues head on.

Florida, The Green State? The sunshine state has taken a side in the going green movement and is sticking up for the planet. It is not enough for Florida to provide information for its residents on ways to go green in the state and taking on many state conservation projects. Like the mission of Global Green USA, Florida has also put a focus on the importance of green buildings construction and renovation in the state. The recently developed Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) is on a mission, “..to lead and promote sustainability with environmental, economic, and social benefits through regional education and certification programs ("Florida Green Building Coalition")." This non-profit Florida company educates home and business owners in ways to build or renovate with the environment in mind. It provides Florida builders and renovators with standards for green building design with the hopes that all building will reach the green building certification. These efforts will shrilly create a greener tomorrow for not only Florida residents but the planet as a whole.

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St. Petersburg & Tampa Get Their Green On It is important that a University going green is supported by cities that share these same values. Two cities that house USF campus are St. Petersburg and Tampa both of which have proven a commitment to environmental conservation.

The City of St. Petersburg was named the state of Florida’s fist “green city” in 2007 and has a long list of initiatives and accomplishments to support it. According to the city’s website, http://www.stpete.org/economic_development_ dept/quality_of_life/environmental_awareness .asp, St. Petersburg has projects underway in all the areas associated with going green. Some of these initiative include, “… the use of biodiesel fuel and hybrid vehicle in its fleet; one of the country's largest reclaimed water systems; recycling program and a successful yard waste to – mulch program; an extensive parks system; more than 50 miles of bicycle trails; recent restoration of Lake Maggiore; tree planting and environmental educational programs (“St. Petersburg Fl”).” "St. Petersburg is leading the way in Florida by implementing strategies for a sustainable future. St. Petersburg is the first city in the state to receive the Green Building Coalition's Green City designation, and has been recognized for energy conservation, recycling, water conservation, fuel efficiency, landscaping and preservation of open spaces, and other environmental programs.” Mayor Rick Baker

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Like the City of St. Petersburg but larger, the City of Tampa is also at the forefront of implementing green design and policies. Tampa while not yet deemed a “green city” has more area to work with and work into an environmentally conscience city. Tampa is working diligently to be a cleaner and greener city. According to the City’s website Tampa offers extensive recycling programs, easy access for residents to get information about going green and what City projects they can get involved in. One of Tampa’s main projects at this time is increasing the number of trails for use of nonmotorized vehicles and pedestrians to travel safely from, “...parks, schools, transit bus, waterfront, and places of cultural and historical significance (“City Of Tampa”).” Another major focus for Tampa is the conversion of current businesses to “green businesses”. Their website provides ways for local business to go green and outline the numerous benefits it has for the business and the city.

New Research Findings USF Goes Green What is LEED?

In 1993, a group of architects, engineers, and design professionals out of concern for the growing impact that buildings had on the environment, formed the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Their goal was to formulate an acceptable standard that defined and measured the qualities that made up an environmentally “green building.” The USGBC realized that the pressure exerted by the construction and day to day operations of buildings in the United States was significant. Commercial buildings in the Team Green Eggs & Ham

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U.S. consume more than 60% of the electricity produced. On an average day, more than five billion gallons of water is used just to flush toilets and 2.5 pounds of solid waste is created for every square foot of interior floor space. On top of these environmental concerns was the physical transformation of the natural ecosystem into the sterile and comparatively lifeless terrain of steel and concrete. The USGBC saw in increasing building efficiency the opportunity to reduce the environmental impact of buildings and the chance to help meet future energy needs of the U.S. as well as the ability to positively influence the nation’s GDP (USGBC 11-12). In 1998, the USGBC’s Membership Summit resulted in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Pilot Project. LEED evolved into a rating system that scored new building construction and renovation based on accepted green building technologies and is meant to aid in the implementation of practical and measurable solutions in the construction and operation of commercial buildings. The LEED Green Building Rating System, as it has come to be known today, measures the environmental performance of a building over its lifetime and creates a standard for what makes a building green. The rating system is divided into five categories of environmental concern: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality. A sixth category regarding innovation and design processes is used to evaluate design measures that may be considered and are not covered under the previous core categories (USGBC 12-14). Under the Sustainable Sites category, buildings are scored based on the reuse of developed land as opposed to previously undeveloped sites. Greater consideration is given to buildings that minimize their influence on the surrounding ecosystem and waterways, control storm water runoff, reduce erosion and pollution, and make considerations regarding transportation sources. The goal of the Sustainable Sites category is to lessen the transformation of natural ecosystems into manmade hardscapes that affect more of the environment than just the parameters of the building site (USGBC 21). The Water Efficiency category evaluates the projected water usage of a building both during construction and operation. The impact of commercial and residential buildings on the U.S. water supply is both reduces available levels of potable water and pollutes Team Green Eggs & Ham

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the remaining supply in America’s rivers, lakes and underground aquifers. The goal of this category is to minimize water usage inside and outside of buildings through the use of more efficient fixtures and appliances as well as the use of “water-wise” landscaping (USGBC 115). The Energy and Atmosphere category rates how buildings reduce the amount of energy required and what sources that energy is obtained from. 68% of U.S. electricity is consumed annually by large scale commercial and residential buildings. The majority of that electricity comes from fossil fuels and has an added adverse impact on the atmosphere contributing to increased carbon emissions. The goal of the Energy and Atmosphere category is to encourage energy conservation through the usage of more efficient systems and onsite and offsite renewable energy sources (USGBC 151).

Under the Materials and Resources category, buildings are evaluated on their usage of sustainable construction materials and practices. Due to the complex nature of the production and transportation of building materials there are numerous ways in which the environment is negatively impacted: air and water pollution, depletion of natural resources and habitats, and the large amounts of energy resources required to produce and transport those materials. The reduction of building material waste and the reuse and recycling of materials can reduce costs and minimize the environmental impact of construction (USGBC 239). The Indoor Environmental Quality category appraises the condition of a buildings indoor air, the level of available access to daylight, and the acoustics. Since Americans spend 90% of their time indoors and the pollutant levels can be up to five times higher inside than outside, it is important to the health and well being of a building’s occupants to improve the indoor air quality through the use of better products and practices. Improved indoor environments have been shown to increase worker productivity and satisfaction (USGBC 293).

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The additional category of Innovation and Design Process is used to recognize construction projects that implement new and innovative building features and that display sustainable building knowledge and know how. This category was established to take into account the ever changing improvements in technology and design that can lead to greener buildings that may not be covered under the five core categories. Bonus points are given for the inclusion of LEED accredited professionals in the design and construction processes (USGBC 395). By providing independent third party evaluation of a building’s use of green practices and materials, the USGBC has established an acceptable standard by which buildings can be judged as green. “The intent of LEED for New Construction is to assist in the creation of high performance, healthful, durable, affordable and environmentally sound commercial and institutional buildings” (USGBC 14). While LEED certified buildings may entail higher design and construction costs, they offer reduced operational costs as well as a reduced environmental footprint. The benefits of LEED certified buildings are felt throughout the life cycle of a building through its construction and entire operational usage by both the owners and the surrounding community. LEED, A Greener Future for USF An important part of any growing university is the sustainable growth and efficient operation of its campuses. The continued increases in student enrollment can lead to overcrowding and greater demand on campus resources that must be compensated for through new construction and expansion. In order to help meet the future needs of its students, faculty, and community, the University of South Florida has made a commitment to going green. A major component in this process is ensuring that future buildings that are constructed on USF’s various campuses strive to meet the energy and environmental standards established by the LEED Green Building Rating System. While USF is currently implementing various improvements to older buildings in order to improve their efficiency and reduce operational cost, perhaps their most ambitious move is their commitment to the implementation of LEED standards in the construction of three new buildings. The first of these Team Green Eggs & Ham

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buildings, the Dr. Kiran C. Patel Center for Global Solutions, broke ground in June of 2009. Funded by a five million dollar donation by Tampa cardiologist, Dr. Kiran C. Patel, USF hopes that the Center for Global Solutions will garner the university a seat at the table with a growing number of vgreen campuses and set an example of excellence for Tampa Bay area communities. LEED certification of the Patel Center seemed like a necessity since the center will be dealing with issues involving ecological issues in established and developing communities around the world. According to Betty Castor, the center’s director and a former USF president, “Building energy efficient buildings that are beautiful not only reflects the contemporary concerns of USF faculty, but also the renewable energy issues that face the state and the nation” (Kay). Some of the innovations included in the design of the Patel Center include the harvesting of rainwater for the use in the building’s plumbing, onsite solar technology to help offset energy usage, and new energy efficient systems throughout the building. Of the six categories rated by the LEED Green Building Rating System for New Commercial Construction, the Patel Center scored 52 out of a possible 69 points. A minimum of 26 points was required for LEED certification. The Patel Center’s score garnered it a Platinum Certification, the highest available from the USGBC. The benefit of the center’s design is that much of the strategies and materials employed will not cost more than standard construction practices and the resulting energy savings and reduced operational costs will offset any higher costing construction techniques and materials. USF has even taken the choice of building site into consideration so that the greatest positive influence on the community can be achieved by building the center next to the Tampa campus’ Alumni Center on Fowler Avenue (Kay). One of the unfortunate difficulties of LEED certification is the cost of certification itself which can be thousands of dollars. Prior to USF’s green movement, there was no real effort toward LEED Team Green Eggs & Ham

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certification even though numerous construction projects and renovations implemented strategies that may have qualified them for certification. The recently completed Marshall Center on the Tampa campus for example, underwent a reevaluation by the USF Facilities Planning and Construction and was identified along with 5 other buildings as a likely candidate for LEED certification. While this certification would improve USF’s grade on the College Sustainability Report Card from Greenreportcard.org, it isn’t a cost effective move to apply for certification of completed or renovated buildings.

The Faculty Goes Green Faculty at USF has put forth their best efforts to “go green.” They have recycling programs with the help of the Office of Sustainability, and have held an annual Green Expo. The times are changing and the USF faculty is taking every step they can to prepare the University of South Florida for a “greener” future.

Office of Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability is a group of faculty, students, and staff who discuss issues such as water conservation, LEED certified buildings, global warming, and any other way they believe they can make USF a more sustainable campus. The Office has made several improvements in effort to go green; they have increased their energy efficiency, implanted recycling programs, as well as reducing waste.

Recycling Programs The Office of Sustainability has implanted recycling programs to “go green.” They have a link on their website to show where you can recycle an array of items, from batteries to hazardous waste materials. It also lists ways you can change in your old fashioned light bulbs for more economically friendly ones, which use 75% less energy and also last ten times longer! They give these as gifts if you “precycle.” What is precycleing? This is the effort to stop junk mail, such as advertisements, circulars, etc. Other offers to Team Green Eggs & Ham

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precycle include using bags such as the “Reusable Chico” shopping bag. It is able to carry up to twenty five pounds, and reduces the paper and plastic bags that stores generally use. The recycling efforts not only detail exact locations to recycle, but also give you incentives to reduce the amount of materials wasted.

Exactly how much of the faculty is going green? In February 2009, a survey on “Global Partnerships, Sustainability and USF Programs” was taken by the USF faculty. The results were that 70% of them were either “their teaching, research or service at USF related to sustainability.” The reason behind USF’s faculty wanting a more sustainable future is because they believe it will be beneficial to the whole community. Not only will it benefit with research but it will be helpful with the overall health of the staff, students, and faculty at USF.

What is the annual Green Expo?

For the past four years, USF has held a Green Expo. What exactly is this? This Expo was held in 2009 at the Student Marshall Center, and exhibits and workshops which were about sustainability efforts. These exhibits were about renewable energy resources, resource efficiency development, and green building. The goal of this Expo is not to only make the community aware, but to also get the community involved with the efforts to “go green.” Some of the exhibits included Bicycle School, Progress Energy, Call to Recycle, Clean Green Energy Savers, and much more. The Expo offers activities for families to take part in, as well as seeing USF’s beautiful campus.

USF Student Efforts Efforts to go green do not just stop with the staff at USF. Students are also getting involved and they have formed the Student Environmental Association. The association meets and discusses numerous issues such as recycling and they go out into the community to inform others about the importance of the environment. The association is working to get recycling bins installed in dorms and around campus. Currently, per the Office of Sustainability, USF has only one main recycling hub. Additionally, USF has implemented the Bull Runner shuttle and many students take advantage of it rather than driving around campus.

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Discussion So How Does USF Stack Up? University Of South Florida As concerns for the environment continue to grow, many universities across the country are jumping on the “going green” bandwagon. How does USF fare in comparison to the efforts of other universities to go green? According to the College Sustainability Report Card, USF received a C- in 2009 for their overall grade which is higher than the grade that they received in 2008. They did make some progress in 2009 towards their goal of making USF a greener place. They have installed many similar programs to other universities. Like other universities USF has an office of sustainability that oversees the green efforts of the university. Through the Office of Sustainability, USF has implemented numerous programs that focus on critical issues such as recycling, increasing energy efficiency, reusing materials and reducing waste. According to the Office of Sustainability website, USF has had a recycling program in place since 1994 that has recycled over 48 tons of aluminum an d 710 tons of paper. In addition to the recycling program, USF has implemented the Green Lights program. According to the Office of Sustainability website, this program has saved the university over 1 million dollars. The Green Lights program has upgraded many of the lighting systems throughout the campus. Also, per the USF Office of Sustainability website, in an effort to conserve energy classrooms have motion sensors installed that turn off lights while the classroom is not being utilized and a lot of the buildings have solar efficient roofs that reduce the use of heat/air conditioning. Also, in order to increase boiler efficiency USF has replaced many of the old boilers with new ones.

Washington University In comparison, Washington University has an in depth program that focuses on their green efforts and policies. They have benefited from their efforts collectively and received an A- for the second year in a row on their sustainability report card (Witkowsky 22). From the dining halls to the energy efficient buildings, Washington University has installed green efforts in every part of the campus. Staff and students are getting involved and contributing in numerous ways. They have been able to reduce costs as a result of their efforts. For instance, they were able to save over $200,000 in landfill fees due to their recycling program that has a participation rate of as much as 40% (Witkowsky 21). One of their main goals in the dining halls is to not have any waste at all so they are constantly evaluating new programs. One of the new programs eliminates the use of Styrofoam and replaces it with compostable cups. (Witkowsky 24).

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In addition, according to Witkowsky, they have done away with the use of polystyrene forks, knives and spoons and the university has replaced them with compostable cutlery made out of corn and potatoes (24). These efforts have not only saved the university 9% in disposable packaging costs but they are also better for the environment (Witkowsky 24). The efforts at Washington University do not end with just the dining halls. They are also assessing what can be done in the buildings across campus. The university strives to make sure that all new buildings and any buildings that will be undergoing major renovations are LEED silver-certified (Witkowsky 20). In addition, according to Witkowsky, they have improved their lighting systems to make them more energy efficient and they use a natural gas fired steam plant to heat their buildings (20-21). All of their electricity purchases are from 100% renewable energy and fluorescent bulbs have been installed in many parts of the campus (Witkowsky 21).

Conclusion In conclusion, USF has taken great strides to make the university a greener place. Through their Office of Sustainability they have been able to implement and evaluate numerous successful programs from energy conservation to recycling. The university took a major step in the right direction when they made the new Patel Center the first LEED certified building on the USF campus. They are on the right path although several questions still remain and must be assessed. USF must evaluate current economic conditions and how this plays a role in the budget for the Office of Sustainability. In addition, they must continue to look at new processes and compare what they are doing with other universities around the country. It will be vital for students and faculty to continue to work together to improve the environment and make USF as green as possible.

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Sources Works Sited "About Global Green USA." Global Green USA. 2009. Global Green USA, Web. 12 Nov 2009. . "About Us." Florida Green Building Coalition. 2009. Florida Green Building Coalition, Web. 12 Nov 2009. . "Green Tampa." City Of Tampa Florida. 2009. City Of Tampa, Web. 12 Nov 2009. . Kay, Sheryl. "Patel Center for Global Solutions will be the first LEED certified building at USF." Tampabay.com. November 12, 2009 http://www.tampabay.c,om/news/education/article1004619.ece Koch, Sam . "Going Green Matters To College Applicants." Green And Save 05 Oct 2009: n. pag. Web. 12 Nov 2009. . "Qality Of Life." St. Petersburg Fl. 2009. The City Of St. Petersburg, Web. 17 Nov 2009. . New Construction and Major Renovation. Washington DC: US Green Building Council, 2006. "Physical Plant Sustainability and Energy Conservation." Office of Sustainability. 2009 University of South Florida, Web. 11/14/2009. . "Report Card 2009." The College Sustainability Report Card. 2009. Sustainable Endowments Institute, Web. 11/10/2009. . "USF Office of Sustainability." University Of South Florida. University of South Florida, Web. 8 Nov 2009.. Witkowsky, Kathy. "Going Green." Education Digest 74.7 (2009): 19-25. Web. 11/5/2009.

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Annotated Bibliography The objective of our team’s white paper is to address the current situation of the University of South Florida’s attempts to “Go Green” in the way of USF administration and student efforts. In the way of administrative efforts, we detail the steps USF is taking to make new and future buildings on its various campuses “Green”. That is we look into the energy saving and/or environmentally sustainable practices that are being incorporated into the construction and renovation of USF buildings. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system developed by the US Green Building Council is one major area of our investigation. As for USF students’ “Green” awareness, we look into what students have done and can do around campus to “Go Green” everyday. We then outline how USF compares to other universities when it comes to “Going Green” in the areas of building construction/renovation and student awareness and involvement. Our sources come from journals, magazines and websites. Our resources refer to steps USF is taking or has taken to “Go Green” in the way of building construction, renovation, and student involvement. "About Global Green USA." Global Green USA. 2009. Global Green USA, Web. 12 Nov 2009. . This web site has great links and pages that go into detail and provide information on Going Green on a global scale. It has thrilling information regarding the initiatives the United States has in the way of going green. "About Us." Florida Green Building Coalition. 2009. Florida Green Building Coalition, Web. 12 Nov 2009. . This website talks about the Florida Green Building Coalition. It outlines what it takes to have a building certified as a “Green Building” in Florida. This site was helpful in seeing Florida’s efforts to keep up with the standards set by the US in the way of new building construction and renovation. "Green Tampa." City Of Tampa Florida. 2009. City Of Tampa, Web. 12 Nov 2009. . This is the area of Tampa’s website that has information regarding what the City of Tampa is doing to go green. Kay, Sheryl. "Patel Center for Global Solutions will be the first LEED certified building at USF." Tampabay.com. November 12, 2009. http://www.tampabay.com/news/education/article1004619.ece

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We used information from this article in our white paper in regards to the Patel Center being the first LEED certified building at USF. Koch, Sam . "Going Green Matters To College Applicants." Green And Save 05 Oct 2009: n. pag. Web. 12 Nov 2009. . This article outlines the new shift that society has taken in the going green movement. It specifically talks about how prospective college students are looking at university green policies in order to choose where they want to go. "Qality Of Life." St. Petersburg Fl. 2009. The City Of St. Petersburg, Web. 17 Nov 2009. . This area of the City of St. Petersburg’s website talks about the City’s environmental awareness and accomplishments. It also talks about how St. Petersburg was Florida’s first “Green City”. New Construction and Major Renovation. Washington DC: US Green Building Council, 2006. "Physical Plant Sustainability and Energy Conservation." Office of Sustainability. 2009 University of South Florida, Web. 11/14/2009. . "Report Card 2009." The College Sustainability Report Card. 2009. Sustainable Endowments Institute, Web. 11/10/2009. . This website was used to get information regarding the grade that the University of South Florida received on its 2009 college of sustainability report card. This grade was compared to the grade that Washington University received on their 2009 report card. "USF Office of Sustainability." University Of South Florida. University of South Florida, Web. 8 Nov 2009.. This is the website for the University of South Florida’s Office of Sustainability. It has been a great resource for finding out all the ways USF is attempting to go green. We used this web site heavily in our research of green buildings at USF as well as the other ways USF is going green. Witkowsky, Kathy. "Going Green." Education Digest 74.7 (2009): 19-25. Web. 11/5/2009.

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This article focuses on the efforts of students and faculty at Washington University to go green. Information regarding programs used by the university to go green was researched. This includes their efforts in the dining halls and buildings.

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