1. Barnes and Noble Renovation
By: Victoria Kulesza, Lauren Turkowski,
Kara Laurent, Lauren Howard, Bethany Miller,
Catherine Fleming
2. FIT Barnes & Noble Education: Mission
“Our mission is to create campus stores that are focal
points for college life and learning, enhancing the
educational mission of the institution, enlivening campus
culture and delivering a strong and consistent revenue
stream to our partner schools.”
8. Areas for Improvement
❖ Increase spirit wear merchandise
❖ Increase social aspect (ie. adding coffee, tea, extra seating,
lounge area, wifi, etc.)
❖ Social Media - use to communicate new merchandise to
your customers
❖ Miscellaneous goods (umbrella, deodorant, dry shampoo,
phone charger, headphones, etc.)
9. Barnes & Noble FIT bookstore: Percentages of Sales
❖ Textbooks: 50%
❖ Spirit Wear Clothing and Accessories, and Gifting: 18%
❖ Cap and Gowns: 14%
❖ School Supplies:10%
❖ Convenience: 3%
❖ Fashion and Reading Books: 3%
❖ Art Supplies: 2%
10. Textbooks: 50%
Barnes and Noble Education should promote the
“Nook” portion of their business. This could be a
tremendous opportunity to help promote paperless
learning.
Create a stronger program that re-enforces bringing
back used textbooks, whether to get money back or
get money towards the bookstore.
Only buy new and updated textbooks whenever
possible.
11. Textbooks: 50% ● Yuzu is the new digital
content reading and
study platform from
Barnes & Noble College
● Purchase textbooks from
the Yuzu Platform
● Replaced NookStudy
this year
● Available for iPad or
web browsers, so it may
be a cheaper alternative
to forcing everyone to
have a Nook
● Easily accessible for
students and teachers
13. Spirit Wear: 11%
Work with the Sustainability club to find more affordable vendors
to do business with each semester to create community
involvement. (Like this class!)
Work with the senior design major students to pay them, instead
of a vendor, to create one of a kind pieces for the bookstore.
Locally made product! What better way to support a fellow
student?
When spirit wear is green or ethically made, promote more of it!
Tell the story of how it was made on a simple advertisement
located above the garment rack selling the clothing. This
encourages people to spend more on these products and not
the mass produced ones.
14. Accessories and Gifting: 7%
1.ECOBAGS Canvas Tote Bag:
Recycled Mid-Weight Cotton
Reusable Shopping Bag
a. Wholesale: $6.99
b. Retail: $20.98
2.Sport Smart Bamboo Charcoal
Baseball Hat
a. Wholesale: $6.95
b. Retail: $21.98
3.Better Life Cleaning Products
15. Cap and Gown: 14%
1.Oak Hall Greenweaver
PET Plastic Cap & Gown
a. Made of 100% Recycled
Plastic Bottles
b. Retail: $39.99
2.Josten’s Elements
Collection
a. Retail: $50.00
16. School Supplies: 10%
1. Made By Humans - Eco Staple Free Stapler
Cube
a. Retail: $10.99
b. binds up to 4 sheets together by cutting a tiny strip
of paper and use to stitch the pages together
2. Green Apple Paper Clips
a. Retail: $1.09
b. made from 100% recycled steel wire
3. Paper Mate Biodegradable Pens
17. Convenience: 3%
1. Grounds for Change coffee and tea
a. “support social equity and environmental
sustainability through fair trade, organic, shade
grown coffee"
2. IDAPT i1 Eco-Friendly Universal
Charger
a. Retail: $24.99
3. Pure Nuff Stuff skin care: lotion,
deodorant, shampoo, etc.
a. Retail: $5 - $20
18. Fashion and Reading Books: 3%
1.The Sustainable Fashion Handbook by
Sandy Black
a. $28.00
2.ReFashioned: Cutting-Edge Clothing
from Upcycled Materials by Sass
Brown
a. $26.00
3.Overdressed: The Shockingly High
Cost of Cheap Fashion by Elizabeth L.
19. Art Supplies: 2%
1.Strathmore Drawing Pads: $4
to $20 depending on size
a. Charcoal Hemp Paper
b. Windpower Sketch,
Drawing, and Bristol
Paper
2.Caran d'Ache Luminance
Lightfast Pencil Set: $72
3.Paolo Cardelli Sorrento Venti
28. Fashion Garments Ltd.
● Exporter located Vietnam
● Dedicated fabric team that works closely with customers and merchandisers to
source the best quality fabric in the shortest time.
● Fashion Garments Ltd. feel strongly inclined to make a positive impact on the
communities in which they operate both socially and environmentally.
● Systems and practices set in place to minimize energy consumption, water
consumption, and waste consumption.
● First apparel manufacturer in Vietnam to be awarded LEED (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design) Gold and Platinum status by the US Green
Buildings Council.
31. Chenfeng (Jintan) Apparel Co. Ltd.
China
A Patagonia supplier since 2013
“Chenfeng (Jintan) Apparel Co., Ltd. is a participating supplier of the Fair Labor
Association® which means they are taking ownership of their own social
compliance program and assuming a leadership position by directly committing
to implement in their facilities the same high labor standards as Patagonia.”
(Patagonia.com, Retrieved December 14, 2015)
36. India
Sustainable - cotton farming → organic methods
Improving chemical management
Sourcing sustainable cotton
BCI (Better Cotton Initiative)
Energy conservation
Innovation - zero discharge plant
37. References
About Pure Nuff Stuff natural skin care. (n.d.). Retrieved December 15, 2015, from http://www.purenuffstuff.co.uk/About-Us
Activewear Forecast A/W 16/17: Shell. (2015, February 5). Retrieved November 22, 2015, from FashionSnoops.
Alta Gracia | About. (2015). Retrieved December 14, 2015, from http://altagraciaapparel.com/about.html
ARVIND Ltd | Sustainable Apparel Coalition. (n.d.). Retrieved December 15, 2015, from http://apparelcoalition.org/member_spotlight/arvind-ltd/
Arvind Lifestyle. (n.d.). Retrieved December 15, 2015, from http://arvindbrands.com/
Bamboo Charcoal Baseball Hat. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from https://www.sport-smart.com/Baseball-Hats/Sportsmart-Caps-Bamboo-Charcoal-Baseball-
Hat.asp
Black, S. (2013). The sustainable fashion handbook. New York: Thames & Hudson.
Brown, S. (2013). Refashioned: Cutting-edge clothing from upcycled materials. London: Laurence King.
Caran d'Ache Luminance Lightfast Pencil Set of 20. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.rexart.com/product15131.html.
Cline, E. (2013). Overdressed: The shockingly high cost of cheap fashion (Paperback ed.). New York: Portfolio/Penguin.
ECOBAGS® Canvas Tote Bag: Recycled Mid-Weight Cotton Reusable Shopping Bag. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.ecobags.com/Recycled-
Cotton-Mid-Weight-Canvas-Shopping-Tote-Bag?sc=2&category=4848#.VlzBndKrTcs.
Eco-Friendly Products. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.paolocardelli.com/?gclid=CJSxs9OKuckCFYn1HwodDfMElA
Fair Trade Apparel - Countersourcing. (2013). Retrieved December 14, 2015, from http://www.countersourcing.com/fair-trade-apparel/
Forecast A/W 16/17: Arise. (2015). Retrieved November 22, 2015, from WGSN.
38. References
Green Apple Recycled #1 Paper Clips. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2015, from http://www.theultimategreenstore.com/p-2931-recycled-1-paper-clips-box-of-100.aspx
Green Is in our Nature. (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.strathmoreartist.com/green-landing.htmla
GreenWeaver® College Caps & Gowns. (2012). Retrieved December 14, 2015, from https://oakhalli.com/GreenWeaver-College-Caps-And-Gowns.html
Grounds for Change Fair Trade Coffee. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2015, from
http://www.groundsforchange.com/learn/index.php?PHPSESSID=og86ksc0qmc5lbh2dd36kj8ic4
IDAPT i1 Eco-Friendly Universal Charger. (2011, May 25). Retrieved December 15, 2015, from http://www.slashgear.com/idapt-i1-eco-friendly-universal-charger-
25154247/
Knitwear A/W 16/17. (2015). Flats Library. Retrieved November 22, 2015, from WGSN.
Made By Humans Staple Free Stapler, Cube. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2015, from http://www.reuseit.com/reusable-office-supplies/made-by-humans-made-by-humans-
staple-free-stapler-cube.htm?origin=product-search&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=comparsionshopping&aff=5151&gclid=CKCey5LD3MkCFYMXHwodo1MGpw
Mystic; In-Ear Headphones. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.thehouseofmarley.com/headphones/in-ear-headphones/mystic-in-ear-headphones.html
Overdressed: The shockingly high cost of cheap fashion (Paperback ed.). New York: Portfolio/Penguin.
Shark Kit. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.cleanhappens.com/products/shark-kit
The Elements Collection®. (2015). Retrieved December 14, 2015, from http://www.jostens.com/capgown/cap_gown_cp_elements.html
Patagonia Men's Go To Shirt. (n.d.). Retrieved December 14, 2015, from http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/mens-go-to-shirt?p=52691-1
Paper Mate Biodegradable Pens. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2015, from http://www.papermategreen.com/us/products.html
Editor's Notes
Talk about areas to grow
1. Made from recycled cotton
2. Made of bamboo plants five years or older that are burned and then compressed into a filament. $6.95
3. “ A line of products that keep kids, pets and the planet safe. No more harmful chemicals in the air and on the surfaces of our homes and planet. Better Life set out to not only create a better product but a better solution for all.” Seen on Shark Tank. $29.00
4. Made from earth friendly materials and ethically manufactured. $19.99
ECOBAGS® Canvas Tote Bag: Recycled Mid-Weight Cotton Reusable Shopping Bag. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.ecobags.com/Recycled-Cotton-Mid-Weight-Canvas-Shopping-Tote-Bag?sc=2&category=4848#.VlzBndKrTcs.
Bamboo Charcoal Baseball Hat. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from https://www.sport-smart.com/Baseball-Hats/Sportsmart-Caps-Bamboo-Charcoal-Baseball-Hat.asp
Mystic; In-Ear Headphones. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.thehouseofmarley.com/headphones/in-ear-headphones/mystic-in-ear-headphones.html
Shark Kit. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.cleanhappens.com/products/shark-kit
45 Million Plastic bottles have been diverted from landfills. Used caps and gowns can be turned in after being used to be recycled into new ones! ~270 participating schools as of 2012, so it has probably grown. Manufactured in Virginia!
With the purchase of every gown, $1 goes to a environmentally sustainable project
Fabric fiber from renewable, managed forests
Fabric shown in scientific tests to biodegrade under controlled conditions*
Fabric is a USDA certified biobased product
Eco-Zip™ coil zipper - made from 100% PET plastic
GreenWeaver® College Caps & Gowns. (2012). Retrieved December 14, 2015, from https://oakhalli.com/GreenWeaver-College-Caps-And-Gowns.html
The Elements Collection®. (2015). Retrieved December 14, 2015, from http://www.jostens.com/capgown/cap_gown_cp_elements.html
1.http://www.reuseit.com/reusable-office-supplies/made-by-humans-made-by-humans-staple-free-stapler-cube.htm?origin=product-search&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=comparsionshopping&aff=5151&gclid=CKCey5LD3MkCFYMXHwodo1MGpw
-packing is made from 100% recycled paper
-stitches up to 4 sheets of paper together
2.http://www.theultimategreenstore.com/p-2931-recycled-1-paper-clips-box-of-100.aspx
3.http://www.papermategreen.com/us/intro.html
1.http://www.groundsforchange.com/learn/index.php?PHPSESSID=og86ksc0qmc5lbh2dd36kj8ic4
-family owned and operated coffee roasting business
-All coffee is Fairtrade certified and Organic
-Use 100% renewable energy in production, operations, packaging, inbound freight and outbound shipping to customers
2.http://www.slashgear.com/idapt-i1-eco-friendly-universal-charger-25154247/
-features an auto-off function that powers off the charger when not in use or when charging is finished
-device is made of recycled materials
-meets Energy Star ratings, and does not use chemical painting in its production process
3.http://www.purenuffstuff.co.uk/About-Us
-all products placed in recycled glass or plastic containers/bottles
-anti-animal testing policy
-transparency
$28 “A reference guide on eco-fashion. The book discusses methods to reduce waste in the fashion industry and features essays and pieces from prominent thinkers.”
$26 “The area of recycling and upcycling is a rich and growing source of innovative design in the fashion and accessories industries. In a fast-fashion world of throw-away clothing, it is the ultimate expression of the slow-fashion movement, with each piece individually conceived and crafted from scratch, using different materials each time. ReFashioned features 46 international designers who work with recycled materials and discarded garments, reinvigorating them with new life and value. The result is beautiful and desirable clothing and accessories that also make an important statement to the fashion world about its wasteful and exploitative practices.”
$12
Black, S. (2013). The sustainable fashion handbook. New York: Thames & Hudson.
Brown, S. (2013). Refashioned: Cutting-edge clothing from upcycled materials. London: Laurence King.
Cline, E. (2013). Overdressed: The shockingly high cost of cheap fashion (Paperback ed.). New York: Portfolio/Penguin.
Overdressed: The shockingly high cost of cheap fashion (Paperback ed.). New York: Portfolio/Penguin.
Strathmore Drawing Pads $4-$20
75% Post-Consumer Fiber Content and 25% Hemp
Made with 100% windpower – a pollution free, renewable energy resource.
Pencil Set: “Cut from California cedar, the Luminance 6901 colored pencils carry the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label, a guarantee that the logging of the materials used for the pencils is environmentally-friendly and socially and economically sustainable.” $72
Portfolios: “Paolo Cardelli Designer Binders are made in the USA in Rockville, MD. They are constructed of 100% post-consumer recycled boards. The rings are recyclable, and the cover materials are manufactured using a combination of latex, pulp, and recycled fibers. The cover materials are also recyclable, process chlorine free, acid free.” $22-$40
Caran d'Ache Luminance Lightfast Pencil Set of 20. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.rexart.com/product15131.html.
Eco-Friendly Products. (2015). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.paolocardelli.com/?gclid=CJSxs9OKuckCFYn1HwodDfMElA
Green Is in our Nature. (n.d.). Retrieved November 30, 2015, from http://www.strathmoreartist.com/green-landing.html
Activewear Forecast A/W 16/17: Shell. (2015, February 5). Retrieved November 22, 2015, from FashionSnoops.
Forecast A/W 16/17: Arise. (2015). Retrieved November 22, 2015, from WGSN.
Knitwear A/W 16/17. (2015). Flats Library. Retrieved November 22, 2015, from WGSN.
Alta Gracia | About. (2015). Retrieved December 14, 2015, from http://altagraciaapparel.com/about.html
Fair Trade Apparel
Source in Bangladesh where they can help make change: living wage, safe working conditions, environmentally friendly production using organic cotton and natural dyes.
Fair Trade Apparel - Countersourcing. (2013). Retrieved December 14, 2015, from http://www.countersourcing.com/fair-trade-apparel/
