Goal 1C

Supporting goal: n/a

Reponsible department(s): Auxiliary Services, Procurement

Time frame: Fall 2021 - Fall 2022

Tasks:

• Implementation of “Please Don’t Take A Bag Program”
• Offer reusable bags for purchase
• Use recyclable and biodegradable bags
• Enhance the marketing of the buyback book program
• Increase digital book options
• Increase eco-friendly gift and clothing items
• Collaborate with Procurement Services to provide electronic battery drop off in Bookstore

Measure of success:

• Decrease plastic bag usage by 5% in year one and 10% in year 2
• Number of students participating in the buyback program increased by 3% year one and 5% year two
• Digital book options increased by 3% year one and 5% year two
• A minimum of 10 eco-friendly gift and clothing items offered at the bookstore annually
• Electronic battery drop off station in bookstore

Supporting goal: Goal 3

Reponsible department(s): Various departments

Time frame: Spring 2021

Tasks:

• Create a statement of work to include the problem and timeline
• Form task force through recommendation from VP, other cabinet members, C4 and Student Life
• Hold meetings to gather recommendations
• Form and submit proposal

Measure of success:

• Decrease in types of recycle bins across campus
• Decrease in amount of landfill waste from BSU over time
• Increase in amount of recycable items

Supporting goal: Goal 3, Goal 5

Reponsible department(s): Residence Life

Time frame: Fall 2022

Tasks:

• Take recommendations from task force on recycle bins for rooms and in common areas
• Purchase recycle bins for residence halls
• Renegotiate ABM contract in residence halls to allow for increase in bin collection and proper hauling

Measure of success:

• Number of recycle bins in residence halls

Supporting goal: n/a

Reponsible department(s): Procurement, Auxiliary Services, Academic Affairs

Time frame: Spring 2021-Fall 2021

Tasks:

• Identify locations for collection points and persons responsible for collection
• Purchase collection bins (if necessary)
• Set up a location in the residence halls and academic buildings to collect unwanted books for recycling.

Measure of success: 50% increase in recycled books after 2 years

Supporting goal: n/a

Reponsible department(s): Procurement, Auxiliary Services, Academic Affairs

Time frame: Spring 2021 - Fall 2021

Tasks:

• Identify locations for collection points and persons responsible for collection
• Purchase collection bins (if necessary)
• Set up ink Recycling boxes through out the campus and keep track of the usage.  

Measure of success: 25% increase in ink cartridges recycled

Supporting goal: Goal 3

Reponsible department(s): Residence Life, Facilities Management, C4, Student Life

Time frame: Spring 2021 - Fall 2021

Tasks:

• Research and review similar programs at other institutions
• Create student based team to design and coordinate program
• Establish general rules, list of items and come up with incentives, design t-shirts,  etc. for the team
• Contact local agencies such as Goodwill and Best Buy to team with for disposal of clothing and e-cycled items
• Create flyers and social media buzz of items that can be donated during move-out
• Coordinate with Facilities Management on storage of items

Measure of success:

• Number of items donated
• Number of students who participate in 1) donation, and 2) receiving items