CFS Sustainability Initiatives
Campus Facility Services (CFS) has been implementing sustainable initiatives in each of its major work areas. These initiatives help ensure the long-term viability of IUPUI and reduce the impact of its operations. To see a specific work area, please select it from the list or scroll down. For each work area, sustainable actions or procedures are shown along with their corresponding sustainable impact.
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IMPACT |
| Utilize electronic document formats -minimize printing and manual filing. | Reduces amount of paper and creates greater efficiency |
| Minimize space and furniture required for storing documentation | Reduces amount of paper and creates greater efficiency |
| Sustainabiity questionaire included with all RFPs | Requires answers to questions related to environmental issues, packaging, transportation, safety, and documentation of products an/or services |
ACTION |
IMPACT |
| Use Johnson's Stride 'Neutral' cleaner | Reduces harmful chemicals |
| Use Johnson's Crew #44 soap scum and scale remover | Reduces harmful chemicals |
| Use Spartan Consume bio-bowl cleaner | Reduces harmful chemicals |
| Use Pro-Team back pack with HEPA filters and bags | Increases efficiency of cleaning and improves indoor air quality |
| Recycling stations | Offers opportunity to reduce waste sent to landfill |
| Pest Control Integrated Approach on a Building-by-Building basis | Reduces use of harmful chemicals by natural pest control methods |
| Consideration of using recycled products for floor matting | Reduces waste sent to landfill |
| Implementing Green Cleaning Principles on campus through the following: | |
| A. Utilize Green Seal Certified or environmentally friendly chemicals | Reduces harmful chemicals |
| B. Utilize microfiber cleaning cloths and mops | Reduces waste sent to landfill |
| C. Utilize energy efficient equipment | Reduces carbon footprint |
| D. Utilize HEPA filter vacuum cleaners | Improves indoor air quality |
| Auditing of plastic trash can liners in Campus Center | Will allow for reduction in quantity of plastic liners used |
| Utilizing a paper product derived from Agricultural Byproducts | Reduces use of wood-based paper products |
ACTION |
IMPACT |
| Recycling carpet scraps from new carpet installations | Reduces waste sent to landfill |
| Recycling old fluorescent lamps and ballasts | Reduces waste and harmful chemicals sent to landfill |
| E-mailing plans via PDF files instead of printing on paper | Reduces amount of paper and creates greater efficiency |
| Recycling of scrap metal and stone on demolitions | Reduces waste sent to landfill |
| Would like to - have more influence on design specifications, i.e. paint | Reduce amount of volatile organic compounds and improve indoor air quality |
| Would like to - recycle more demolition materials | Reduces waste sent to landfill |
ACTION |
IMPACT |
| Installation of occupancy sensors in campus building restrooms | Reduces carbon footprint by turning off lights in spaces not in use |
| Qualified Energy Savings Project (QESP) phase one: MRLB, Clinical, ET, BS | Reduces carbon footprint by implementing energy savings measures in areas of lighting, air conditioning, heating, and water |
| Estimated completion - Phase I - 3/31/2013 | |
| Recommissioning of building mechanical systems | Improves indoor air quality and reduces carbon footprint by investigating energy using systems |
| Installation of campus building utility meters | Allows for management of utility usage |
| Ongoing replacement of building system components through CFS projects such as pumps, air handlers, constant air volume boxes which are more energy efficient | Reduce carbon footprint and improves comfort for occupants |
| Installation of variable frequency drives on motor and pumps | Reduces carbon footprint and future maintenance costs by limiting equipment use to meet minimum code requirements when demand is less |
| Implemented a steam trap testing program | Reduces steam usage and carbon footprint |
| Partner with "Green Teams" in campus buildings to offer input and advice | Builds momentum and synergy toward sustainable solutions |
| Eliminated nearly all inefficient, magnetic light fixture ballasts and replaced with electronic ballasts | Reduces energy use and the carbon footprint |
| Instituted set points for HVAC for each season prior to any campus sustainability committees being formed | Reduces energy use and the carbon footprint |
| Partnered with UAO to specify and require energy efficient lighting using motion sensors to reduce energy use in parking garages | Reduces energy use and the carbon footprint |
| Work with customers and UAO on water bottle dispenser retrofits | Reduces plastics used |
| Participate in campus panels on energy/sustainability | Builds momentum and synergy toward sustainable solutions. |
| Participate with the UAO on LEED Certification on capital projects | Reduce carbon footprint compared to non-LEED buildings |
| Partnering with Food Services to install vending misers to minimize electrical use on Coke machines | Reduces energy used and the carbon footprint |
| Developed campus energy policy for possible implementation | After implementation this has potential to reduce energy use and carbon footprint |
ACTION |
IMPACT |
| Knozone Action Day policy | Stop trimming and mowing when Indianapolis declares that ozone levels are excessive |
| Lawn irrigation water use reductions from implementing smart systems utilizing weather stations and moisture monitors | Conserves water by reducing irrigation and making systems more efficient |
| Phosphate-free turf fertilizer | Eliminates harmful chemicals from storm water runoff |
| Blow sidewalks and other hard surfaces when applying granular fertilizer | Reduces waste and reduces chemicals in storm water runoff |
| Integrated pest management | Uses several natural methods at eliminating pests and weeds in order to reduce the use of chemicals |
| Send landscape waste to Rays to be composted | Eliminates sending yard and landscape wastes to landfill |
| Mow at 3.5" and mulch | Taller grass helps reduce weeds and mulch is a natural fertilizer |
| Switching power equipment from 2 cycle to 4 cycle and recycling of used oil | Reduces pollution by using more efficient equipment and reduces carbon footprint |
| Will begin metering of snow melt product during application | Reduces waste of product |
| Biodiesel used as fuel where appropriate | Biodeiesel is a renewable fuel and reduces use of fossil fuels |
| Pretreating streets, sidewalks, and parking lots with salt brine mix to reduce use of salt | Pretreatment allows for less salt to be used to melt ice and snow |
| Switching to safer biodegradable pesticides | Reduces harmful chemical applications |
| Using application equipment that lessens drift and reduces water usage | Reduces waste and possible indoor air quality concerns |
| Converting from bluegrass and rye grasses to turf type fescues | Lowers water, pesticide, and fertilizer use |
| Will develop sustainable landscape standards with University Architect's office | Will reduce turf-type landscape and increase native landscapes that require less irrigation and maintenance |
| In process of obtaining Tree Campus USA certification | Recognition of trees planted and maintained on campus |
| Use of collected rainwater for irrigation | Reduces potable water use |
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IMPACT |
| Use of technology to replace paper based systems: TIME, direct deposit, background check | Reduces amount of paper and creates greater efficiency |
| Employee self-service tools: benefits, change of address | Reduces amount of paper and creates greater efficiency |
| Online application option for new hires | Reduces amount of paper and creates greater efficiency |
| Online training modules, schedules, and sign in sheets | Reduces amount of paper and creates greater efficiency |
| IUPUI's work life balance procedures such as the 'working from home' option or even 'telecommuting' | Reduces use of fossil fuels |
| Online policy manuals | Reduces amount of paper and creates greater efficiency |
ACTION |
IMPACT |
| CFS computer systems being ordered with 88% efficient power supplies | Reduces carbon footprint |
| Work with John Kamman to meter current computer usage against new system usage | |
| CFS computer systems enabled with power management settings | Reduces carbon footprint |
| Pending testing, schedule for Summer 2010 | |
| Replacement of CFS copiers with scan to e-mail functionality | Reduces amount of paper and creates greater efficiency |
| To begin December 2010. Initiative should consist of lease cost savings, less energy usage, increase user efficiency and decrease paper usage. | |
ACTION |
IMPACT |
| Replacing 150 watt high pressure sodium light fixtures with 100 watt induction fixtures | Reduces carbon footprint by using less electricity for same light production |
| Increasing the amount of shuttle routes across campus | Reduces carbon footprint by reducing number of trips made by vehicles |
| Replacing older vehicles with more fuel efficient vehicles and electric vehicles where appropriate | Reduces carbon footprint |
ACTION |
IMPACT |
| Maintaining power factor above 95% | Improves efficiency of electrical equipment and reduces electrical utiltiy costs to the campus significantly |
| Efficient outside lighting on over 25% of campus with more planned in the future | Reduces carbon footprint and energy use |
| Changed campus design standard for outside lighting fixtures to direct light downward compared to all directions. | Reduces light pollution |
| Storm drain marking | Creates awareness regarding storm water runoff |
| Operation and maintenance of storm water infrastructure, including quality units (SQU's) or (BMP's) | Reduces harmful storm water runoff through data collection and proper management of runoff |
| Installation and maintenance of utility metering | Allows for measuring and management of utility usage |
| Implemented remote metering | Allows for trending of data, quicker response during outages and helps identify energy saving opportunities |
| Collection and storage of rainwater as a resource for irrigation | Reduces storm water runoff and potable water use |
| Purchase a portion of campus electrical load produced through renewable sources such as wind | Reduces carbon footprint |
