2008 Conference - Walking the Talk
When hosting the Governor's High School Conference on
the Environment, we do what we can to reduce our
environmental impact. Here are some of our efforts to
Walk the Talk environmentally.
NatureWise
We will be purchasing electricity through the NatureWise Program
which will offset our
energy use at the conference site for the day of the
event.
The NatureWise Program,
offered by Wisconsin Public Service, is a voluntary
program
providing earth-friendly renewable energy from wind and
biomass resources located right here in our community.
Any customer is Wisconsin Public Service's territory can
choose to join
NatureWise. More information:
http://www.wisconsinpublicservice.com/home/naturewise.aspx
 NatureWise
gives you the power to:
- Choose clean energy
- Make a difference for the
environment
- Preserve resources for future
generations
- Reduce reliance on coal and
natural gas
Site Highlights
The Dreyfus University Center (DUC) integrates
design strategies that minimize the building’s negative
impact on the natural environment while creating a
livable environment that protects the user’s health and
safety. Here are just some of the items featured in this
building:
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Landscape and Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Islands
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Light Pollution Reduction
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20% Water Use Reduction
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Minimum Energy Performance
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Storage and Collection of Recyclables
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Low-Emitting Adhesives, Paints and Coatings, Carpet, and
Composite Wood
Daylighting and Views
To learn more about DUC sustainability initiatives,
please visit
http://www.uwsp.edu/centers/construction/sustainability.asp.
Recycling
Recycling containers throughout
the conference site are provided to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.
Carpooling
Participants are encouraged to carpool to the
conference and reduce carbon emissions
Reduced Mailings
All conference
information and materials are available on this web site. As
often as possible we replace paper mailings
with email and encourage people to access information
via the web. This reduces the amount of paper used,
amount of printing needed, and reliance on postal
transport.
Water Bottles Encouraged
Participants are encouraged to bring a
reuseable water bottle for use at
the conference. We discourage the use of plastic
cups throughout the day.
Reduced Packaging
We work with the conference site to offer
"boxed" lunches without the boxes. Individual
lunch items are set out buffet style so participants can
take only the items they prefer rather than getting one
of every item in a box. Reusable plates and glassware
will be used at lunch as well as paper napkins from
Greenware. Lemonade and water will be served from
pitchers to reduce individual containers.
Nametag Recycling
Nametag holders are collected as participants leave the conference. We reuse participant nametag
holders year after year.
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