A LIST OF IDEAS
to make Boston University's Charles River Campus
more energy-efficient and resource-responsible.

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1. proposed
on 9/4/07 		Install detectors at the ends of the Warren escalators so that they are not running unless a person approaches them (suggested by Abby Simon, CAS '09, who observed such a system in operation in Milan, Italy)
2. proposed
on 9/4/07 		Have a central recycling depot on campus, to which B&G workers deliver recyclables collected in dorms and offices, thus making it easier for the University to contract with collection companies.
3. proposed
on 9/4/07 		Install a bike room in the ground-level parking garage of Warren Towers in order to encourage the use of bicycles on campus
4. proposed
on 9/6/07 		Install LED bulbs in facility EXIT signs (suggested by Dr. Johanna Gutlerner)
5. proposed
on 9/6/07 		Use motion detectors and timer switches to ensure building lights are off after-hours (suggested by Dr. Johanna Gutlerner)
6. proposed
on 9/10/07 		Prohibit the distribution of promotional magazines and products (e.g., H&M Magazine) on campus
7. proposed
on 9/10/07 		Distribute BU-branded durable metal or ceramic travel mugs to incoming students, faculty, and staff, for use in offices, dorms, and dining halls, in order to reduce cup waste
8. proposed
on 10/22/07 		Cease department funding for Poland Spring bottled water bubblers, and ask faculty to enjoy Boston's tasty and free tap water
9. proposed
on 10/22/07 		Place mingled recycling bins along Commonwealth Avenue (suggested by Alexa Ray Correia, CAS '10)
10. proposed
on 4/11/078		 Make double-sided printing default -- or mandatory -- on all Information Technology printers. (suggested by Abby Simon, CAS '09, and Tom Spaeth (CAS '08)