Two Green Department Re-Certifications: Capital Projects and UC Police Department

March 25, 2014

We are pleased to announce two Green Department re-certifications last month – both Capital Projects (down on Uni­versity Avenue) and the UC Police Department submitted and qualified for the highest award bracket (Green).

Capital Projects re-certified with 22 points for initiatives that include using 100% recycled content copy paper, employing power save modes on copiers and computers, composting, having a reuse station, certifying a green event, installing digital signage that includes sustainability information, greening their fleet, working to reduce paper use, and having a video-conferencing system.

UCPD re-certified with 21 points for initiatives that include replacing their refrigerators, installing software to manage desktop energy use, replacing incandescent lights, setting printers to double-sided, using rechargeable batteries, offering no bottled water, setting sustainability goals, reducing paper use, and a sustainability section in Wellness newsletter.

Congratulations to both departments that have re-earned this recognition of sustainable practices!

Capital Projects AVC Rob Gayle and Green Team members Diane Mayo, Judy Chess, and Percy Fordyce accept certificate from Lisa McNeilly.

Chief Margo Bennett and Green Team member Carol Alfano accept certificate from Lisa McNeilly.