Campus Environmental Policies and Resolutions
General Environmental Policies
Talloires
Declaration
In 1997 the chancellor signed the Talloires Declaration. This is
a policy statement that many university presidents and chancellors
have signed committing their campuses to leadership in addressing
global environmental challenges in the arenas of operations, education,
and research.
Campus
Master Plan
The University of Colorado Board of Regents adopted a Boulder Campus
Master Plan for the years 2000-2008. The Environmental
Management section of the plan sets forth general environmental
policies for the campus, and the Transportation
section sets forth general transportation policies for the campus.
Campus
Design Standards
The campus design standards govern contractors and university employees
engaged in building projects at the Boulder Campus. These standards
impact energy use and many other environmental issues. They also
contain a section on recycling
and waste minimization requirements. The wood
standards also prohibit the use of tropical timber.
Endorsements of the Blueprint
for a Green Campus
In spring of 2002 the University of Colorado Student Union and
the Boulder Faculty Assembly both passed resolutions endorsing the
Blueprint For a Green Campus
Campus Environmental Council
(80K)
In spring of 2002 the UCSU environmental Board adopted a resolution
calling on the university to create a campus environmental council
as an advisory board to the chancellor.
Environmental
Policies at Other Campuses
Many other institutions of higher education have adopted environmental
policies. The International Institute of Sustainable Development
maintains a database with many of these policies.
Energy Policies
Campus
Energy Policy
(60K)
In 2002 the Vice Chancellor for Administration adopted a campus
policy to reduce energy use per square foot of campus building,
with a goal of stabilizing or reducing total energy consumption
and emissions. Facilities Management also released guidelines for
computer selection and use.
Energy Saving Guidelines for Personal Computers
Facilities Management Energy Saving Strategies
UCSU Energy Resolution
(72K)
In March 2001 the University of Colorado Student Union passed a
resolution calling for a stronger campus commitment to energy efficiency
and renewable energy.
UCSU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Resolution - coming soon
In December of 2001 UCSU adopted a resolution encouraging the
university to adopt the Kyoto Protocol emissions goals.
Purchasing Policies
UCSU Recycled Paper
Policy
(76K)
In spring of 2002 the University of Colorado Student Union adopted
a policy requiring all UCSU departments to use 100% post consumer
content recycled paper for standard printing and copying jobs.
UCSU Recycled Paper Resolution
(76K)
UCSU also adopted a resolution calling for a campus wide policy
requiring the use of recycled paper.
Recycling and waste reduction policies
Pay
for Printing Resolution
(22K)
University of Colorado Environmental Board Resolution In Support
of Pay For Printing in Campus Computer Labs Adopted February 20,
2003, 5-0-0
Recycling Capital Expansion Plan
(97K)
In spring of 2000 UCSU adopted a bill endorsing a 4-year capital
investment plan to expand recycling efforts at CU, contingent on
annual appropriation. As of summer 2002, the first three years of
funding have been allocated. "List
of projects and timeframe" provides additional information
on the projects originally proposed under the plan.
Relocation of the Intermediate Processing
Facility
(1.36MB)
Athletic Department Program Plan for Stadium Improvements.
CU Recycling's Summary and
Recommendation to the Boulder Campus Planning Commission
(90K) - April 11, 2002
Minutes of the April 2002 Boulder
Campus Planning Commission meeting
(127K) - Discussion of relocation plans, site assessment, and motion
for further analysis.
Transportation Policies
UCSU Bicycle Resolution
(52K)
In Spring of 2002 the UCSU Legislative Council passed a resolution
calling on the campus to invest in improved bicycle facilities.
Toxic Materials Policies
Integrated Pest Management Policy
(56K)
In spring of 2002 the campus adopted an Integrated Pest management
policy, designed to minimize pesticide use on campus while responsibly
managing pest problems. This policy is managed by the environmental
services division of Facilities Management. For comparison,
check out the City
of Boulder IPM policy.
Environmental
Health and Safety Policies
The Environmental Health and Safety department has a set of
policies addressing issues of chemical, radiation, and biological
safety.
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University of Colorado Environmental Center
207 UCB, UMC 355, Boulder, CO 80309-0207
Phone: 303-492-8308 Email: ecenter@colorado.edu
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