October 7, 2013

October 7, 2013

Student Sustainability Advisory Council

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Kyoto Now Campaign – April 2006Past Successes

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Call to Action

Penn State’s Response

“Penn State will take every step possible to reduce emissions without unduly increasing our costs.”

“The current environmental plan …..has us achieving a significant, double-digit reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2012.”

“Our goals are aggressive, particularly given the continued growth of the campus, and will require support from the entire community.”

Past Successes

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PSU CommittmentPast Successes

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Beyond Coal – Fall 2011Past Successes

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PSU Coal ConsumptionPast Successes

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Past SuccessesSearch for Green Toiletry Provider

Janitorial Paper Products

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Past SuccessesEnvironmental Advocacy in the News

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Spring Creek Watershed CleanupPast Successes

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Past Successes Earth Day Activities

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Formation of SSACPast Successes

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Tree Planting InitiativePast Successes

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2013 THON – Zero WastePast Successes

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Local FoodPast Successes

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Bicycle Friendly UniversityPast Successes

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Bike Repair Stations - 2013Current Success

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Off-campus Internship for Eco RepsCurrent Success

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Reinvention FundFuture Successes

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Future Successes PSU GHG Emissions

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Sustainability Institute

www.sustainability.psu.edu

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The Future is Yours!

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Where will you take us?