3. BCC 2015 Project Proposal
As an attempt to move Bethesda Country Club towards a more “Green” and energy-conscious
organization, I plan to implement four new ideas into the club. These small, yet impactful, alterations will work
to save both the environment, as well as money which can later be spent towards the members or the
employees. By utilizing the Engineering Department, Youth Activities Department, and other professionals
through this project, Bethesda Country Club can begin taking steps towards working to reduce our amount of
wasted resources. With these employees, BCC is equipped with the resources needed to make changes
throughout the club. By the summer of 2016, BCC will be introduced to logoed water infusers, distinctive
recycling bags, light sensors, and youth recycling education programs. Through these changes, BCC will strive
to increase recycling and reduce our energy use.
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5. Step 1: Water Infusers
During the three months of summer, the Cabana may serve up to 300 covers a day. Assuming that some
families may come to sit by the pool without eating, on a busy afternoon, servers give out roughly 350 water
cups in a single day. BCC currently sells Tervis tumblers, though many guests do not know where or how to
purchase them, and they are often filled with soda. Beginning summer 2016, guests will be able to purchase a
fruit infuser water bottle at the concierge desk. The bottles will be purchased by the club at the beginning of
May, and will be sold at concierge from mid-May through mid-June. These water bottles will come in an
assortment of colors with the BCC logo. They will not only promote choosing water, as opposed to dehydrating
soda beverages, but will also reduce the number of plastic cups distributed throughout the day and will
promote BCC outside of the club, as members will likely carry them off property. An assortment of fruit will be
provided during the first week in order to allow members to promote the product, and will encourage other
members to buy them. The 25 oz. bottles will be purchased for $6.47 per bottle, at $970.50 per 150 bottles.
Sold at $20 per bottle, revenue for this product will be around $2,029.50. These 25 ounce bottles will be
purchased from 4imprint at web address http://www.4imprint.com/search/infuser/product/117712/Fruiton-
Infuser-Sport-Bottle-25-oz.
Fun Fact: Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to listen to a full album on your iPod.
Recycling 100 cans could light your bedroom for two whole weeks.
Original Sale Price $6.47
Amount of Product 150 bottles
BCC Sale Price $20.00
Total Revenue $2,029.50
6. Step 2: Colored Trash Bags and Increased Recycling Bins
As Cabana workers take all of the trash down to the dumpster at one time, recycling bags are often mixed up
with trash bags and are then thrown away. In essence, there is currently no purpose for the recycling bins
surrounding the pool area and virtually every product used is recyclable. Switching to blue recycling bags for
appropriate bins will make recycling more distinctive, and therefore can be disposed of in the proper
dumpster. Bags will be purchased from http://www.plasticplace.com/31-33-gallon-1-2-mil-33x39-blue-
recycling-bags and placed in all recycle bins throughout the club. Additionally, increasing the number of
recycling bins around the Cabana area will encourage members to be conscious of where they are throwing
their trash. Beginning Summer 2016, 5 large new recycling bins will be spread out throughout the Cabana
area. Beginning at the next major purchasing cycle, one small and one large bin will be placed in the Café, and
one large bin will be added to the outside of the employee dining room. Large bins can be purchased from
http://www.uline.com/BL_8795/Brute-Recycling-Containers and small bins will be purchased from
http://www.uline.com/BL_8793/Office-Recycling-Containers. In total, I would like to add 1 small and 7 large
recycling bins. This will have a major impact on the goal of increasing recycling in 2016.
Fun Fact: Americans throw away enough aluminum every month to rebuild our entire commercial
air fleet.
7. Step 3: Light Sensors
In the clubhouse, lights are consistently left on in various rooms which go unoccupied for several hours at a
time. Specifically targeting the copy room as well as the break room, light sensors will control the amount of
electricity used daily. These sensors will pick up any motion, including the opening of the door, and will then
provide the appropriate amount of light needed. These produce no safety hazards, as they will not be
implemented in stairwells or other emergency exit areas, and will also have a manual switch, incase needed.
They will auto shut-off during times where rooms are left vacant. Additionally, removing the need for frequent
light-switch uses, these lights will decrease the risk for germ spread during flu and common sickness seasons.
Fun Fact: Half a million trees have to be cut down just to produce the Sunday newspapers each week.
8. Step 4: Youth Recycling Education
Getting the children to participate in recycling activities will allow them to learn to be environmentally
conscious. Once a week, they will be asked to bring in one or two particular recycled items to make crafts to
bring home. These crafts may be directed towards a particular event, such as a holiday, or may be chosen
randomly by the Youth Activities Coordinator(s). This will keep the children busy and allow parents some quiet
free time at a low cost to the club. Activities can be creative, or many can be found on websites such as
Pinterest. Example pictures included.
Fun Fact: Plastic bags that are thrown into the ocean kill over a million sea creatures a year.
