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REDUCE WASTE
Reduce paper consumption whenprinting by setting printer default todouble-sided.
Use DocuSign for obtainingdocument signatures. DocuSign is asecure, efficient, and paperless process.
Request free pick-up of any surplusproperty or e-waste using the SurplusPickup Request Form.
Receive a 50 cent discount at any dininglocation when you bring a reusablecup for fountain beverages or coffee.
Create a designated tray for collectingscrap paper and use this paper for note-taking during meetings and calls.
The average office workergenerates about 2 pounds ofmixed paper products everyday and uses 10,000 sheetsof paper per year.
How UCI employees can reduce waste while working...
Recycle ink cartridges and batteries indesignated bins on campus.
Place UCI's recycling and landfillsignage on office bins to help properlysort waste. Before recycling, be sure allitems are clean and dry & all cardboardboxes have been flattened.
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Did You Know? Learn more ways to reduce and reuse
by watching UCI's feature in the ClimateLab video "Takeout creates a lot of trash.It doesn't have to."
Does your office need more bluerecycling bins? Place an order requestwith Facilities Management or call(949) 824-5444.
Prepare your own food and help toeliminate single-use plastics. Useyour favorite coffee mug, eat yourlunch on dishware rather than apaper plate, and hydrate using areusable water bottle.
Designate your own recycling andlandfill bins for your home office.Check out your municipality'swebsite for information on whatitems can be recycled, composted, orthrown in landfill.
Establish an e-waste bin to gatherused batteries and ink cartridges beforetaking to designated recycling facilities.
At home, you have greater control overyour thermal comfort but may alsowant to conserve energy and savemoney on electricity. Try setting thethermostat one to two degreeslower than usual during the winter,and higher during the summer.
When taking breaks, remember toput your computer in sleep mode.Adjust your computer’s energy settingsto go to sleep after 5 minutes ofinactivity. Click here to adjust yourenergy settings for Windows and Macs.
Done with work for the day? Unplugyour devices or use a smart powerstrip to reduce unncessary energyusage. A smart power strip recognizeswhen a device is not in use andautomatically cuts off power.
SAVE ENERGY How UCI employees can save energy while working...
Instead of using a personal spaceheater, bring a sweater or blanket forextra warmth. One space heater usesthe same amount of energy as 45 lightfixtures turned on at UCI Student Center.
Use LED bulbs in desk lamps. LEDs, orlight emitting diodes, can reduce energyconsumption by 80-90 percent.
Turn off lights in empty commonareas. Don't rely on the occupancysensor, hit the switch on the way out.
Shut down computers when leavingfor the weekend or vacations. Sendreminders to staff before leaving forholiday breaks.
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Consider taking the stairs. Elevatorscan account for 8 percent of abuilding’s energy use.
Utilize window shades and blinds tomitigate indoor temperature. Openwindows to allow for natural ventilation.
Does your workspace have nosource of natural light? Try using atask light rather than an overheadlight – with an LED bulb for an extraenergy-saving boost.
Vampire load or phantompower, is the electricityconsumed by a device while itis “turned off” or on standbymode. Learn how much energyyour work devices are usingthrough the Energy Calculator.
Did You Know?
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
Interested in learning essential cyclingskills? UCI offers the League ofAmerican Bicyclist's Smart Cyclingcourse. Sign-up for the complimentary2-part seminar here.
Have a meeting? Utilize videoconferencing when possible to reducevehicle emissions.
Need a place to park your bike for thework day? UCI has more than 3,000bike rack spaces. Locate them here.
UCI created the Pump2Plugprogram, one of the first universityincentive programs to encouragecampus employees to convert fromgasoline-powered vehicles toelectric and plug-in vehicles.Participants receive three years of freeLevel 1 charging and reduced-costLevel 2 charging. Learn more here!
How UCI employees can utilize sustainable transportation while working...
Rebates on Metrolink and Amtraktrain tickets are provided foremployees who use the train tocommute to campus. Learn more here.
Utilize employee carpool programs.Split the cost of parking with othercarpool participants! Learn more here.
At home, try adding a 15 minwalk into your daily scheduleto replace your commute andcreate a clear division for thestart of your workday.
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REMOTELY FROM HOMEUCI has more than 180 electricvehicle charging stations. Chargeyour car while working! Seelocations here.
Did You Know?
On your way to pick-up lunch?Support a local restaurant inwalking or biking distance toyour home. Great for theenvironment and economy!
Would you like to share the joys ofcycling with others? Participate inthe volunteer BikeUCIAmbassador Program to become acertified bike educator.
UCI supports telecommuting as a zero-emission commute mode. Employeesmay be eligible to receive participationincentives, including complimentaryoccasional-use campus parking permits.
Interested in joining a campusvanpool? UCI vanpools operatethroughout Southern California.Find your next vanpool here.
BUILD COMMUNITY
Take a virtual self-guidedsustainability tour of UCI. Clickhere to explore!
Become an ambassador for campussustainability by completing theSustainability Fundamentals for StaffTraining. Click here to earn certification.
The UCI Green Office CertificationProgram is a campus-wide, points-based program that certifies andawards departments for theirsustainable practices. Sign-up toparticipate here.
How UCI employees can strengthen the culture of campus sustainability while working...
Appoint a staff member as the"Green Office Leader," becomingthe point person for officesustainability.
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Did You Know?
Follow campus sustainabilitysocial media! Instagram: @ucisustainabilityFacebook: @ucisustainabilitycenter
Participate in the Inclusive ExcellenceCertification Program to gain greaterunderstanding of diversity, equity, andinclusion. Learn more here.
Increase awareness of the Indigenouscommunities that shape(d) andsteward(ed) the lands we occupy. Visitnative-land.ca to learn more.
In 2019, over 3,200 UCI students,staff and faculty participated in theCool Campus Challenge, a friendlycompetition with other UCcampuses to take sustainableactions. Collectively, UCI reduced2.9 million pounds of greenhousegas emissions - equivalent to theamount of electricity used by 239homes in one year!
Read the "SustainabilityCorner" to stay informed aboutthe latest campus sustainabilityupdates.
Interested in hiring a studentintern to support withsustainability-related projects?Visit the Sustainability ResourceCenter website to learn aboutopportunities.
Check out the sustainability eventstaking place on-campus and virtually.See the events calendar here.
ENHANCE WORKPLACE WELLBEING
How UCI employees can enhance workplace wellbeing while working...
Studies show that introducingplants to the workplace loweredtension and anxiety levels by 37percent, and reduced fatigue andstress by 38 percent. A NASA studyalso revealed that indoor plants canreduce air pollutants by 87 percentwithin a 24-hour timeframe.
Make your home workspaceergonomically-friendly throughsimple practices, like placing yourfeet up to increase circulation,elevating your laptop to eye level, andusing pillows for added back support.For more ideas, visit EH&S'sergonomic tips for remote work.
Make use of natural daylight athome by opening curtains andblinds. According to studies, naturallight boosts vitamin D, enhancessleep, increases productivity, andimproves mood.
Incorporate greenery into yourworkspace. Get inspired by this list ofthe best indoor plants.
Practice ergonomic exercises to helprelieve tension in the neck, shoulders,and back. Incorporate these exercises intoyour workday.
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Did You Know?
UCI has more than 30,000 trees on itsmain campus. During your workbreaks, explore the open spaces ofcampus, including Aldrich Park, theEcological Preserve, and the SanJoaquin Marsh.
If possible, position your workspaceto have a view of nature (trees, plants,hills, mountains, skies, water).Exposure to nature is said to increaseproductivity and attention span by sixpercent, learn more here.
Move your body with UCI CampusRecreation's Anteaters At HomeFitness Videos, on-demand fitnessvideos including F45 and yoga.
Check out the Ant-Trails walkingmaps to explore different lengthwalks around the campus andmedical center.
Watch free stress management videosavailable on-demand in the Wellness AddsUp video library.
CONSERVE WATER
Be conscious of how much water youuse. Turn off the faucet whenlathering up your hands with soap.
A leaky faucet dripping atthe rate of just one drip persecond can waste more than3,000 gallons of water peryear. That's the averageamount of water needed totake 180 showers! Calculateyour water footprint here.
How UCI employees can conserve water while working...
Every drop counts. Report waterleaks to Facilities Management forrepair. Submit service request here.
Learn about campus landscapingpractices. 90 percent of campuslandscaping uses recycled water!
Run only full loads. This goesfor both dishwasher andlaundry machines.
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Did You Know?
Refill your reusable water bottle.UCI has more than 160 water bottlefilling stations. Locate them here.
Grabbing lunch on campus? Lookfor symbols in the dining locationsthat display Vegan, Vegetarian andPlant Forward menu offerings.
Use every drop. Capture theexcess grey water from sinksand showers by placing abucket or large bowl under thefaucet. Use this water for yourgarden or house plants.
Water by hand. Considerhand watering if you have asmall garden area. Manuallywatering with a hose typicallyuses 33 percent less waterthan an automatic irrigationsystem.
Install low-flow restrictors tofaucets. These fixtures can reducewater by as much as 60 percentwithout compromising water pressure.
Visiting the dining halls? At eachresidential dining food station ared, yellow or green Anteater Pawis placed next to every menu itemto showcase water usage impact.
PURCHASE SUSTAINABLY
Per campus standards, purchase 100%recyclable paper. Learn more here.
Identify products that meet UCstandards in hosted/punch-outenvironments such as UCI Buy. You canalso do this by looking for products with agreen flag icon.
Check for eco-labels such as Energy Starwhen making purchases. UCI hasestablished a campus-based policy torequire that when an "Energy Star" choiceexists the required purchase will be theEnergy Star product.
You can easily locate energyand cost-saving itemsthrough Ecomedes, anonline tool listing productsthat meet UC's sustainableprocurement criteria.
How UCI employees can purchase sustainably while working...
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Did You Know?
Consolidate orders and order onlywhat you need. If you need a smallamount, consider asking for a sampleinstead.
Source your products locally toreduce the carbon footprint ofthe item. Contact UCIProcurement for assistance.
Maintain an inventory of officesupplies and equipment to avoidduplicate or unnecessary purchases.
Before purchasing new items, checkwith surplus sales inventory at UCI'sPeter's Exchange.
Only ship overnight or rush whenabsolutely necessary. Learn more bywatching the Climate Lab video "Theenvironmental cost of free two-dayshipping."
When possible, consider buyingsecondhand items. Visit yourlocal thrift shop or find items oneBay.
