University Of South Florida

Where Bulls Are Going Green

Prepared for Professor Francis Tobienne

by Team Green Eggs and Ham

Charles Piercey
Melissa Taylor
Jenna Valenti
Haley Webber

November 18, 2009

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

1) Cover Page 1

2) Table of Contents 2

3) Executive Summary 3

4) Introduction 3-4

5) Previous Approach 4-8

 Society Shift
 USA
 Florida
 USF Cities

6) New Research 8 -13

 What is LEED
 USF & LEED
 Office Of Sustainability
 Recycling
 Green Expo
 Student Efforts

7) Discussion 15-16
 USF
 Washington University

8) Conclusion 16

9) Sources 17-20

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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

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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

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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 non-
motorized 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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 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. <http://www.globalgreen.org/about/>.

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. <http://floridagreenbuilding.org/about-us>.

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.
<http://www.tampagov.net/dept_green_tampa/information_resources/Green_City
.asp>.

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. <http://www.greenandsave.com/green_news/sam-
koch/going-green- matters-college-applicants-5121>.

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.
<http://www.stpete.org/economic_development_dept/quality_of_life/environmental_
awareness.asp>.

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.
<http://usfweb2.usf.edu/Sustainability/>.

"Report Card 2009." The College Sustainability Report Card. 2009. Sustainable
Endowments Institute, Web. 11/10/2009. <http://greenreportcard.org/report-card-
2009/schools/university- of-south-florida>.

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.<http://usfweb2.usf.edu/Sustainability/>.

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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