Colorado Sustainability Summit (2003)

Summit Agenda

(Copies of many of our speakers’ PowerPoint presentations are available as downloadable PDFs, and may be accessed by clicking on their names.)

Thursday, April 24

8:30-9:00 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast, UMC 235

9:00-10:20 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Designing and Expanding Campus Recycling, UMC 245
An interactive workshop on the operational, organizational and outreach components of campus recycling programs.
Presenters: Jack DeBell, CU Recycling; Sheela Backen, CSU; Jenny Barker, Fort Lewis College; other campus recycling program coordinators

Building Greener Ivory Towers, UMC 247
A panel presentation on successful strategies for planning green buildings, current examples of green buildings in Colorado, and how campuses can adopt environmental building standards, programs and policies.
Presenters: David Johnston, What’s Working/CU-Boulder Housing consultant; Lauren Yarmuth, Ensar Group/ DU College of Law/ CU-Boulder University Memorial Center; Brian Dunbar, CSU Institute for the Built Environment; Michael Rendon, Fort Lewis College Student Life Center

Applied Academics, UMC 285
A panel presentation on how harnessing student resources through service learning and applied coursework can green the campus.
Presenters: Heidi Loshbaugh and Suzanne Scott, Colorado School of Mines; Kevin Alexander, Western State College; David Eagan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Lisa Barlow, University of Colorado at Boulder
Moderator: Jim White, Director of Environmental Studies, CU-Boulder

10:30-11:50 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Calling All Recyclers, UMC 24
A roundtable discussion on how to advance a campus recycling network in Colorado.
Moderator: Jack DeBell, CU Recycling

From the Fryer to the Streets: Fueling Campus Vehicles with Biodiesel, UMC 285
This session will discuss how campuses can use biodiesel to power campus fleets and will discuss the potential for refining waste vegetable oil from campus food services into biodiesel fuel. Presenters: Andrew Azman, CU Biodiesel; Paul Miller, University of Montana; Gene Stroh, CSU
Moderator: Bryan Flansburg, CU Boulder Transportation Services

Planning Ahead, UMC 247
This session will cover how to integrate resource and transportation issues into campus planning efforts.
Presenters: John Daggett, CSU; Neil Krauss, DU; Jim Baily, CU-Boulder
Moderator: Ernie Arias, Professor, College of Architecture and Planning, CU-Boulder

12:00-1:50 p.m.
Luncheon Keynote Address, UMC 235

Citizenship and Sustainability: A Vision for Higher Education
John DiBiaggio, President Emeritus, Tufts University and William Moomaw, Professor of International Environmental Policy, Fletcher School at Tufts University

2:00-3:20 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Computer and Electronics Reuse and Recycling, UMC 245
This session will provide a brief overview of new State regulations and options for campus compliance.
Presenter: Colby Graham, Colorado Materials Exchange

Taking Bicycling to a New Level, UMC 285
This session will examine what steps your campus can take to make bicycling a healthy and convenient option for more students, faculty, and staff.
Presenters: Greg Fisher and Peter Roper, CU-Boulder; Yuri Koslen, Naropa University
Moderator: Joe Roy, Director of Parking and Transit Services, CU- Boulder

Green Investment, Green Return:Good for the Environment and the Campus Bottom Line, UMC 247
This session reviews a wide range of successful campus projects around the US that conserve resources and save money. It will include strategies for cost-benefit analyses, creative financing, and long-term thinking on natural resource conservation.
Presenter: David Eagan, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Moderator: Bill Herbstreit, Director of Planning, Budget and Analysis, CU-Boulder

3:30-4:50 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Recovering Construction and Demolition Waste, UMC 245
This session will feature campus efforts and best practices in C&D waste reuse and recycling.
Presenters: Bud McGrath, CU Business Advancement Center; Michael Martens, CU-Boulder; Bill Hillen, Hillen Corp.

Finding a New Way: Sustainable Mobility for Campus Communities, UMC 285
This session will introduce transportation demand management programs for university communities.
Presenters: Spense Havlick and Will Toor, CU-Boulder

Implementation at the Administrative Level, UMC 247
A panel presentation on how to structure campus governance and policy for sustainability will cover international commitments, broad campus initiatives and policies, and Environmental Management Systems.
Presenters: John DiBiaggio, Tufts University; Walt Hecox, Colorado College; Bob Woellner, Quest Management Int’l.
Moderator: Paul Tabolt, Vice Chancellor for Administration, CU-Boulder

5:00-6:00 p.m.
Round One Caucuses

Caucus Topics will be determined during the preceding sessions; info posted at registration area

6:00-7:00 p.m.
Reception, University Club

7:00 p.m.
Evening Keynote Address, UMC 235

Natural Capitalism: Practical, Affordable Solutions for Corporations, Colleges & Communities
L. Hunter Lovins, Director, Natural Capitalism Group of the Global Academy

Introduction by Stan Zemler, President and CEO, Boulder Chamber of Commerce
EPA Earth Day Environmental Champion Award Presentation

8:30 p.m.
Out on the Town

Gather in groups for a late dinner and socializing

Friday, April 25

8:30-9:00 a.m.
Registration, Continental Breakfast, UMC 235

9:00-10:20 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

A Rind is a Terrible Thing to Waste, UMC 245
A panel presentation on current campus composting efforts and how to plan for food waste recovery.
Presenters: Sue Wallace (1, 2), CU-Boulder Housing; Jack DeBell, CU-Boulder Recycling; Sheela Backen, CSU

The Nuts and Bolts of Energy Efficiency, UMC 247
Panelists will address the array of programmatic resources available to colleges and universities interested in saving money through saving energy and present specific efforts underway on various campuses.
Presenters: Linda Smith, Rebuild Colorado; Larry Kinney, SouthWest Energy Efficiency Project; Carol Dollard, CSU; Robin Newsome-Suitts (1, 2), CU-Boulder
Moderator: Heidi van Genderen, Wirth Chair of University of Colorado at Denver

Campus Environmental Centers, UMC 425
A panel presentation on the role of environmental centers and how to establish one on campus.
Presenters: Will Toor, CU-Boulder; Michael Rendon, Fort Lewis College

10:30-11:50 a.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Getting Control of Pests while Reducing Harmful Pesticides, UMC 245
This presentation will review successful and effective Integrated Pest Management policies and programs as well as least toxic indoor and outdoor pest control methods.
Presenter: Ed von Bleichert, CU-Boulder Facilities Management

Campus Energy Initiatives: Heading Toward the Sun, UMC 247
This panel will share successful campus initiatives from Colorado and elsewhere that have resulted in reduced fossil fuel use, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and in increased renewable energy use.
Presenters: Susan Innis, Land and Water Fund of the Rockies; Lee Boughey, National Renewable Energy Lab
Moderator: Heidi van Genderen, Wirth Chair of University of Colorado at Denver

Close the Loop: Buy Recycled, UMC 425
A presentation on paper purchasing issues and strategies as well as successful applications of quality, cost-effective recycled paper.
Presenters: Scot Case, Center for a New American Dream; Reps of various case studies
Moderator: Newell Fogelberg, Director of Printing Services, CU-Boulder

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Green Purchasing Expo, UMC 235

The Expo will feature vendors, manufacturers and distributors showing a wide variety of innovative, sustainable and cost-effective products and services geared to institutional applications.

12:00-2:00 p.m.

Buffet Lunch, UMC 285-289

Round Two Caucuses (info posted at registration area)

Visit Green Purchasing Expo

2:00-3:20 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Cleaning with Health in Mind, UMC 245
A presentation on the health effects of common cleaners and how to start using less toxic, effective, and affordable alternatives.
Presenter: Rick Monaco , Ashkin Group
Moderator: Ed von Bleichert, CU-Boulder Facilities Management

Feeding the Masses, UMC 425
This session will address strategies to overcome barriers and challenges to buying direct from local producers, producers who can provide assurances about the source, production and handling methods of the food we serve our clients. Some information on organic, natural and GMO food issues will also be presented.
Presenter: Dr. Dawn Thilmany, CSU
Moderator: Judith Rice-Jones, UCCS

Organizing and Educating the Campus Community, UMC 247
A presentation on the components of successful campus campaigns and education efforts which increase awareness and create concrete change.
Presenters: Faith Winter, EnviroCitizen; Jacquie Guerrero and Karen Jenkins, CSU; Ghita Carroll, CU-Boulder

3:30-4:40 p.m.
Concurrent Sessions

Improving Indoor Air Quality, UMC 245
This presentation will cover the common causes of sick buildings and offer tools and solutions for investigating and mitigating indoor air quality issues.
Presenter: Jeff Wooldridge, CSU Facilities Management
Moderator: John Bruning, Director of Physical Plant, CU-Boulder

Every Drop Counts, UMC 425
A presentation on indoor and outdoor water conservation and efficiency opportunities using education, design and management techniques.
Presenter: Paul Lander, City of Boulder, PhD candidate

Making the Campus Dollar Count, UMC 247
A presentation on how academic institutions can implement procurement strategies and develop creative and effective ways to use the campus’ purchasing power to increase demand for environmentally preferable goods.
Presenter: Scot Case, Center for a New American Dream

4:45-5:00 p.m.
Closing Session, UMC 235