{"id":117,"date":"2018-08-20T14:19:16","date_gmt":"2018-08-20T18:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2018-08-20T14:20:22","modified_gmt":"2018-08-20T18:20:22","slug":"august-19-2015","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.whoi.edu\/sustainability\/meetings-activities\/meeting-minutes\/august-19-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"August 19, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>\n\t\tAugust 19, 2015<br \/>\n\t<\/h1>\n<p><b>Date:<\/b>\u00a0August 19, 2015<br \/>\n<b>Location:<\/b>\u00a0Bigelow 217<br \/>\n<b>Present:<\/b>\u00a0Ron Reif, Matt Agnese, Ann Devenish, Julie van der Hoop, Ken Kostel, Dawn-Marie Daniel, and Stephanie Madsen<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Agenda Item<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>#1: Clean Energy Center Intern Presentation\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 We reviewed the Energy Reduction Action Plan and Presentation. We are looking forward to a more formal discussion of the results and curious to see what our priorities will be.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send copy of Action Plan to STF members (SM)<\/li>\n<li>Schedule follow-up meeting to discuss priorities (DD + STF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>#2 : Building Rep Pilot Program update:<\/b>Ron and Steph discussed need to schedule building walk-through of hotlabs.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Schedule walk-through with Ron for September (DD, RR+SM)<\/li>\n<li>Schedule Building Rep Pilot Meeting to regroup all Reps and launch next phase (DD+Reps)<\/li>\n<li>Dataloggers \u2013 Send Datalogger Handbook to Dave for edits (SM+SB)<\/li>\n<li>Update on automated timers for high energy use devices (DD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>#3 Kick the Can-\u00a0<\/b>STF reviewed the Kick the Can graphic\/flyer and suggested the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perhaps feature a can being kicked on the side vs. front (it looks too much like a shamrock)<\/li>\n<li>Keep STF endorsement (everyone at the meeting thought STF stamp should be on the flyer)<\/li>\n<li>The three *asterisks were good (no changes suggested)<\/li>\n<li>Feedback was that Building Reps should be the ones to collect small cans to ease with the transition and encourage buy-in\/positive participation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i>Action:<\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disseminate large trash bins to Pilot Program Buildings and collect small cans \u2026suggest and don\u2019t force. (Reps)<\/li>\n<li>Help collect small bins and disseminate large bins from MRF Loft (SM)<\/li>\n<li>Finalize flyer with Graphics (SM+DD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>#4\u00a0 Nitrile Recyclable Gloves<\/b>\u2013 Ron reviewed the Hazard Warning flyer to accompany nitrile glove collection boxes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ron suggested an \u2018Acute Toxicity\u2019 icon be added to the flyer (Ken found skull + cross bones icon on-line)<\/li>\n<li>Ron also wants collection boxes in labs (not in hallways)<\/li>\n<li>Keep gloves in clear plastic bags during storage<\/li>\n<li>Hold program launch until Safety Committee approves<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send updated flyer (with skull\/crossbones) to Ron (SM = done)<\/li>\n<li>Ron take flyer to ISC (Safety Committee) to discuss program with group + Becky Gast (RR)<\/li>\n<li>Launch program and add info to STF website after ISC gives approval (SM)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>#5\u00a0 Composting-\u00a0<\/b>We discussed the success of composting at the Annual Picnic \u2013 it was easy and only cost $57.00<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There was a strong consensus from STF members that Whoi should be composting at every event possible, i.e. Buttery picnics, catered events, trustee events, holiday parties etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Advertise composting services on Headlines (SM)<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Post composting services and plate + cutlery resources on STF website (SM + DP = done)<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Quantify disposal cost of a dumpster full of trash so we can compare with the composting bill of $57 (DD)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>#6\u00a0 Recyling:\u00a0<\/b>Can and bottle recycling will increase if we have signs encouraging the effort at picnics + public events (for example, the Whoi picnic)<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Create reusable hard-backed recycling posters for events (SM with Graphics)<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Post Green Tips to WHOI Headlines monthly (SM)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>#7\u00a0 Ride Board \u2013\u00a0<\/b>STF consensus is that WHOI needs an electronic ride board to post on Whoi website<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Find exemplar ride boards at other institutions (SM + STF members)<\/p>\n<p>Ken sent Lamont\u2019s as an example\u2026.check it out:\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ldeo.columbia.edu\/ldeo\/it\/lamont.rides\/\">http:\/\/www.ldeo.columbia.edu\/ldeo\/it\/lamont.rides\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>#8\u00a0 Biking \u2013\u00a0<\/b>STF Members suggest adding bike racks to the following locations: Clark South side door, Clark North \u2013 east side, and behind Bigelow<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Action:<\/i><\/b>\u00a0\u00a0Investigate what it takes to increase bike racks in those 3 locations (SM + DD)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 19, 2015 Date:\u00a0August 19, 2015 Location:\u00a0Bigelow 217 Present:\u00a0Ron Reif, Matt Agnese, Ann Devenish, Julie van der Hoop, Ken Kostel, Dawn-Marie Daniel, and Stephanie Madsen Agenda Item #1: Clean Energy Center Intern Presentation\u00a0\u2013 We reviewed the Energy Reduction Action Plan and Presentation. 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