Umass Amherst Green Games
Green Events. Many events at UMass Amherst are working on ways to reduce their impact on the. EPA Game Day Challenge. UMass Amherst participates in the. CNS greenhouses support faculty and student research, house historical and rare New England plants, and offer the public an opportunity to admire unusual plants in a.
What is the Green Office Program? The Green Office Program encourages and facilitates energy and waste reduction practices in offices across campus. UMass Amherst currently has over 85 offices (and counting) that participate in the Green Office Program. Find the full list of offices working to be more sustainable. How Does It Work?
The offices that choose to participate in the program work to complete requirements based on a four-level scale: bronze, silver, gold, and green. Each level is based off of four topics: energy, waste and recycling, kitchens, and purchasing, which outline more sustainable office behaviors and operations. Completion of the program occurs once an office fulfills the criteria for the “green” level. Our Sustainability Fellows work individually with each office to devise a plan customized to meet the office’s needs. The system allows for a friendly competition between offices to see who can reach the green certification.
Respiratory care residency and internship program. Recognition is rewarded for every level completed with a congratulatory certificate. Scoring for certification for v2.0 (Launched February, 2013) is as follows:. Bronze: 8+. Silver: 12+.
Gold: 16+. Green: 20+. Evergreen: 25+ Contact Us Email the Green Office Program team. Checklist Step-by-Step Guide to the Green Office Program:. To get started, download the to see how green your office is. This will open in Dropbox, simply go to 'Download' to save and open on your computer. Once you complete the calculator, please email the Green Office Program team with your score and to schedule a walk-through.
Perform a walk-through with a Green Office Program fellow. The Evergreen Checklist Offices are eligible for Evergreen status if:.
They maintain green certification for at least two semesters. Earn a minimum of 5 innovation credits. Recruit another office to the program. Composting The Minute Riders Program is now being operated by the Green Office Program Fellows.
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The program offers student-led, bike-powered compost pickup services available to Green Offices on campus. We will assist offices that have kitchens or break rooms in collecting their own composting by providing counter-top compost bins and liners, and student Green Office Fellows assigned to your Green Office will use pedal power to collect it bi-weekly. To enroll in the program, please contact the Campus Sustainability Manager at 545-0799.
Resources The following links are resources for greening your office. Please download them and print only as needed.