The document discusses Boston University's partnership with Goodwill for its annual "Goodwill NOT Landfill" move-out donation drive. It provides statistics on the growth of the program over three years from 2010 to 2012, with increasing numbers of student donors and tons of goods collected each year. It describes how Goodwill works with BU to plan and promote the drive, including placing donation bins in dorms and tracking daily metrics like pounds collected. The drive has been successful in diverting waste from landfills and saving the university disposal costs. BU's partnership with Goodwill for this program was recognized with a third place award from the higher education organization NASPA.
This document discusses goodwill, including its definition as intangible assets that provide value to an established business such as reputation and customer relationships. It also discusses key factors that affect goodwill valuation, such as location, products, reputation and employees. The document provides two methods for calculating goodwill - the average profits method and super profits method. Finally, it mentions that goodwill is generally amortized over a period of 20 years according to accounting standards.
This document outlines plans for an EMU Community Greenhouse including construction, design, volunteers, departments, resources, crop management, marketing, and financials. It proposes a 5,000 sq ft greenhouse with shelving units and 9 planting rows to be constructed between Oakwood and Mayhew St. Students will coordinate the greenhouse through leadership training and support from various university departments and community partners. The greenhouse aims to strengthen community bonds while providing hands-on learning for students.
This document discusses Manchester By The Sea, MA's waste reduction efforts, including implementing a pay-as-you-throw system, curbside composting, recycling, and hazardous waste collection programs. It outlines the timeline of implementing a curbside composting program from 2013-2014. The results of the program have been a 15% reduction in trash and matching increase in recycling, along with close to 200 tons of compost collected annually. Key aspects of success included cultivating citizen involvement, education efforts, and learning from other communities.
The document discusses various municipal solid waste and recycling programs and their impacts on waste generation. It provides details on programs in several Massachusetts towns, including Chelmsford which saw a 15%+ reduction in solid waste after implementing a two bag/barrel limit. Automated trash collection with 64-gallon barrels, pay-as-you-throw programs, and single-stream recycling are also discussed and generally reduce solid waste by 7-25% depending on the town and existing programs. Having a municipal recycling enforcement coordinator can reduce waste by 3-7% according to the examples provided.
Plastic bags have significant negative environmental impacts and are difficult to recycle or break down. Many communities have implemented bans or fees on plastic bags to encourage reuse of bags and reduce plastic waste. A proposed solution for Steamboat Springs is to start a trial program charging 20 cents for non-reusable bags at large grocery stores, with funds going toward local environmental programs. This approach would be similar to other Colorado mountain towns and could help Steamboat reduce plastic use while focusing on community.
1. This year's Milk Run event introduces "The Ultimate Challenge", an obstacle course that each school designs using their own PE equipment and facilities. Schools are challenged to get as many students through the course as possible.
2. Safety is the top priority when executing the obstacle course. Volunteers and teachers will monitor the course and students must wear proper attire. Accommodations can be made for students who require assistance.
3. Schools are encouraged to involve both teachers and students in designing and building the obstacle course. The PE department can help test potential course designs to determine feasibility.
This document proposes a financial model for raising 1 million coffee and cacao seedlings through community school nurseries. It would establish nurseries at 50 schools, employing local communities and generating income. The plan estimates costs for seedlings, nursery establishment, tools, and outlines the economic benefits for various communities involved, including scavengers, bamboo producers, and nipa producers. It aims to provide livelihoods while furthering environmental education through community participation. The governor indicated approval of the concept.
This document discusses goodwill, including its definition as intangible assets that provide value to an established business such as reputation and customer relationships. It also discusses key factors that affect goodwill valuation, such as location, products, reputation and employees. The document provides two methods for calculating goodwill - the average profits method and super profits method. Finally, it mentions that goodwill is generally amortized over a period of 20 years according to accounting standards.
This document outlines plans for an EMU Community Greenhouse including construction, design, volunteers, departments, resources, crop management, marketing, and financials. It proposes a 5,000 sq ft greenhouse with shelving units and 9 planting rows to be constructed between Oakwood and Mayhew St. Students will coordinate the greenhouse through leadership training and support from various university departments and community partners. The greenhouse aims to strengthen community bonds while providing hands-on learning for students.
This document discusses Manchester By The Sea, MA's waste reduction efforts, including implementing a pay-as-you-throw system, curbside composting, recycling, and hazardous waste collection programs. It outlines the timeline of implementing a curbside composting program from 2013-2014. The results of the program have been a 15% reduction in trash and matching increase in recycling, along with close to 200 tons of compost collected annually. Key aspects of success included cultivating citizen involvement, education efforts, and learning from other communities.
The document discusses various municipal solid waste and recycling programs and their impacts on waste generation. It provides details on programs in several Massachusetts towns, including Chelmsford which saw a 15%+ reduction in solid waste after implementing a two bag/barrel limit. Automated trash collection with 64-gallon barrels, pay-as-you-throw programs, and single-stream recycling are also discussed and generally reduce solid waste by 7-25% depending on the town and existing programs. Having a municipal recycling enforcement coordinator can reduce waste by 3-7% according to the examples provided.
Plastic bags have significant negative environmental impacts and are difficult to recycle or break down. Many communities have implemented bans or fees on plastic bags to encourage reuse of bags and reduce plastic waste. A proposed solution for Steamboat Springs is to start a trial program charging 20 cents for non-reusable bags at large grocery stores, with funds going toward local environmental programs. This approach would be similar to other Colorado mountain towns and could help Steamboat reduce plastic use while focusing on community.
1. This year's Milk Run event introduces "The Ultimate Challenge", an obstacle course that each school designs using their own PE equipment and facilities. Schools are challenged to get as many students through the course as possible.
2. Safety is the top priority when executing the obstacle course. Volunteers and teachers will monitor the course and students must wear proper attire. Accommodations can be made for students who require assistance.
3. Schools are encouraged to involve both teachers and students in designing and building the obstacle course. The PE department can help test potential course designs to determine feasibility.
This document proposes a financial model for raising 1 million coffee and cacao seedlings through community school nurseries. It would establish nurseries at 50 schools, employing local communities and generating income. The plan estimates costs for seedlings, nursery establishment, tools, and outlines the economic benefits for various communities involved, including scavengers, bamboo producers, and nipa producers. It aims to provide livelihoods while furthering environmental education through community participation. The governor indicated approval of the concept.
2018 R3 Conference Afternoon Keynote by David Biderman, CEO and Executive Director of SWANA, on the impact of China's National Sword policy and associated restrictions.
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The Town of Yarmouth is proposing to create an energy park by developing three parcels of land adjacent to its Waste Water Treatment Plant and Commercial Transfer Station. The town issued a request for proposals in 2017 to solicit responses from organizations with solutions for using the parcels to help reduce waste disposal costs through processes that could utilize food waste, seaweed, or invasive plants and algae as feedstock. Four bid packages were received and are currently under review.
This document discusses decentralized composting and provides examples of community composting projects in New York City. It summarizes the goals of NYC's community composting project, which includes increasing organics recycling, building knowledge of composting, and supporting a network of community compost sites. The document also describes two specific community compost sites - one hosted by Big Reuse and one hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. It discusses the designs of these sites, including the use of covered composting systems to control odors and contact water. Finally, the document advocates for using multiple, decentralized compost sites of varying scales and appropriate technologies as an alternative to large, regional facilities.
The document summarizes Massachusetts' solid waste master plan and challenges. It discusses the state's shrinking disposal capacity and difficulties siting new facilities. It also provides details about the integrated solid waste management system in Bourne, including a landfill, recycling programs, and a proposed anaerobic digestion project. Recommendations include developing a state waste plan through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, improving interagency cooperation, and supporting new infrastructure development.
2018 R3 Conference MA Capacity Constraints KoehlerMassRecycle .
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This document discusses reducing food waste through various strategies. It notes that 4-10% of food purchased by U.S. foodservice operations is thrown out before reaching customers, representing $9-23 billion in annual pre-consumer waste. Successful prevention requires changing behaviors through measurement, automation, and interventions like production adjustments, optimized ordering/menus, and influencing consumer behaviors with signage and portion sizes. Long-term tracking of waste metrics is key to driving continuous improvement.
The Green Team is an environmental education program sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and administered by the Center for EcoTechnology. The program provides resources on recycling, idling reduction, and other environmental topics on its website. Schools can receive free recycling equipment, signs, and materials for participating in the program and educating students on these topics.
2018 R3 Conference Andover Public Schools CompostingMassRecycle .
2018 R3 Conference presentation by Gail Koutroubas of Andover Public Schools covering how the schools eliminated trays and advanced from recycling to composting in cafeterias.
2018 R3 Conference presentation by Heidi McAuliffe of the American Coatings Association (ACA) on how paint manufacturers are diverting leftover paint for recycling in other states and on the bill in the Commonwealth that could bring paint stewardship to MA.
2018 R3 Conference presentation by Marie Clarke of the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) on how mattress manufacturers are working with several states via product stewardship programs to reduce mattresses in the waste stream and get them recycled.
2018 R3 Conference morning session on the Massachusetts Product Stewardship Council (MASSPSC), and its current efforts. Covers the status of legislation on mattress recycling, paint stewardship, and other materials that can be diverted via product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs.
2018 R3 Conference Morning Keynote - City of Boston Zero Waste PlanningMassRecycle .
The document summarizes Boston's goals and history of waste management efforts aiming for zero waste. It outlines the city's waste reduction targets, timeline and approach for developing a zero waste plan through stakeholder engagement and assessing opportunities to decrease waste generation across sectors. The plan will identify programs and policies to promote recycling, composting and waste reduction to support the city's environmental and economic goals.
The document summarizes a school recycling assistance grant from MassDEP's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program that provided $30,000-$100,000 to Greenfield Public Schools to establish recycling and composting programs. It describes the programs implemented at 5 Greenfield schools that divert 75-86% of cafeteria waste to composting, reducing trash by 5 tons. It provides resources for setting up various sizes of composting programs from worm bins to large commercial facilities.
The document discusses the Ipswich Sustainable Education (ISE) program which focuses on establishing sustainable practices in Ipswich schools including school gardens, composting, recycling, and integrating sustainability into the curriculum. Key aspects of the program include collaborating with parents, students, teachers and the community to implement initiatives like composting over 76 tons of food waste annually, installing hydration stations, and establishing green teams to teach students about the environment. The goal is to guide children's healthy habits and reduce waste through hands-on learning opportunities while conserving resources.
Executive Directors Chat Leveraging AI for Diversity, Equity, and InclusionTechSoup
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2018 R3 Conference Afternoon Keynote by David Biderman, CEO and Executive Director of SWANA, on the impact of China's National Sword policy and associated restrictions.
2018 R3 Conference Yarmouth Energy ParkMassRecycle .
The Town of Yarmouth is proposing to create an energy park by developing three parcels of land adjacent to its Waste Water Treatment Plant and Commercial Transfer Station. The town issued a request for proposals in 2017 to solicit responses from organizations with solutions for using the parcels to help reduce waste disposal costs through processes that could utilize food waste, seaweed, or invasive plants and algae as feedstock. Four bid packages were received and are currently under review.
This document discusses decentralized composting and provides examples of community composting projects in New York City. It summarizes the goals of NYC's community composting project, which includes increasing organics recycling, building knowledge of composting, and supporting a network of community compost sites. The document also describes two specific community compost sites - one hosted by Big Reuse and one hosted by Queens Botanical Garden. It discusses the designs of these sites, including the use of covered composting systems to control odors and contact water. Finally, the document advocates for using multiple, decentralized compost sites of varying scales and appropriate technologies as an alternative to large, regional facilities.
The document summarizes Massachusetts' solid waste master plan and challenges. It discusses the state's shrinking disposal capacity and difficulties siting new facilities. It also provides details about the integrated solid waste management system in Bourne, including a landfill, recycling programs, and a proposed anaerobic digestion project. Recommendations include developing a state waste plan through the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, improving interagency cooperation, and supporting new infrastructure development.
2018 R3 Conference MA Capacity Constraints KoehlerMassRecycle .
2018 R3 Conference presentation by Chris Koehler of HDR Inc. from the SWANA sessions on the disposal capacity constraints in the Commonwealth and impact on the Solid Waste Master Plan.
This document discusses reducing food waste through various strategies. It notes that 4-10% of food purchased by U.S. foodservice operations is thrown out before reaching customers, representing $9-23 billion in annual pre-consumer waste. Successful prevention requires changing behaviors through measurement, automation, and interventions like production adjustments, optimized ordering/menus, and influencing consumer behaviors with signage and portion sizes. Long-term tracking of waste metrics is key to driving continuous improvement.
The Green Team is an environmental education program sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and administered by the Center for EcoTechnology. The program provides resources on recycling, idling reduction, and other environmental topics on its website. Schools can receive free recycling equipment, signs, and materials for participating in the program and educating students on these topics.
2018 R3 Conference Andover Public Schools CompostingMassRecycle .
2018 R3 Conference presentation by Gail Koutroubas of Andover Public Schools covering how the schools eliminated trays and advanced from recycling to composting in cafeterias.
2018 R3 Conference presentation by Heidi McAuliffe of the American Coatings Association (ACA) on how paint manufacturers are diverting leftover paint for recycling in other states and on the bill in the Commonwealth that could bring paint stewardship to MA.
2018 R3 Conference presentation by Marie Clarke of the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA) on how mattress manufacturers are working with several states via product stewardship programs to reduce mattresses in the waste stream and get them recycled.
2018 R3 Conference morning session on the Massachusetts Product Stewardship Council (MASSPSC), and its current efforts. Covers the status of legislation on mattress recycling, paint stewardship, and other materials that can be diverted via product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs.
2018 R3 Conference Morning Keynote - City of Boston Zero Waste PlanningMassRecycle .
The document summarizes Boston's goals and history of waste management efforts aiming for zero waste. It outlines the city's waste reduction targets, timeline and approach for developing a zero waste plan through stakeholder engagement and assessing opportunities to decrease waste generation across sectors. The plan will identify programs and policies to promote recycling, composting and waste reduction to support the city's environmental and economic goals.
The document summarizes a school recycling assistance grant from MassDEP's Sustainable Materials Recovery Program that provided $30,000-$100,000 to Greenfield Public Schools to establish recycling and composting programs. It describes the programs implemented at 5 Greenfield schools that divert 75-86% of cafeteria waste to composting, reducing trash by 5 tons. It provides resources for setting up various sizes of composting programs from worm bins to large commercial facilities.
The document discusses the Ipswich Sustainable Education (ISE) program which focuses on establishing sustainable practices in Ipswich schools including school gardens, composting, recycling, and integrating sustainability into the curriculum. Key aspects of the program include collaborating with parents, students, teachers and the community to implement initiatives like composting over 76 tons of food waste annually, installing hydration stations, and establishing green teams to teach students about the environment. The goal is to guide children's healthy habits and reduce waste through hands-on learning opportunities while conserving resources.
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June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
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The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
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Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
Goodwill NOT Landfill, Boston University Move-Out Event
1. Goodwill NOT Landfill
Boston University Move – Out Event
Presented by Bill LaBelle
Director of Operations
Morgan Memorial Goodwill of Boston
2. Goodwill NOT Landfill history - BU
May 8, 2008 Goodwill Store opens at 965 Commonwealth Ave in
Boston – Boston University (BU) Campus
April/May of 2009 BU and Big Brother Big Sister partner for a drive and
collect 6.75 tons
November of 2009 Goodwill contacts BU about a drive partnership
February of 2010 initial drive planning meeting occurs and Goodwill
becomes the sole drive partner for BU
2010 Goodwill NOT Landfill runs from April 26th
to May 19th
– 1,762
student donors and 35.24 tons collected
2011 Goodwill NOT Landfill runs from April 28th
to May 26th
– 2,060
student donors and 41.19 tons collected
2012 Goodwill NOT Landfill runs from April 30th
to May 23rd
– 3,058
student donors and 61.18 tons collected
3. How to get started
Contact the Sustainability Department or Recycling Team directly
Calling the main desk is only going to get you someone’s voicemail. Do your homework
and seek out an individual.
Set a planning meeting
Talk about a “Landfill Diversion” and “Recycling” program. Stay away from using words like
“sales” and “store revenue.” Address the cost saving potential; example – you collect 40
tons of goods that would have normally been thrown out, if the university spends $85 per
ton, you just saved them a minimum of $3,400.
Request to be inside the dorms…….then request again
Convenience is the key to the success of Goodwill NOT Landfill. Place donation bins in the
common areas of dorms where the students have to walk by. Run a school age drive in a
town where you already have a store or ADC. Keep things simple…..no extra effort, just
donate.
6. Communications
Get the word out with posters,
flyers, and emails.
Set the drive dates
Include all locations
Note what you want for donation
and what you DO NOT
7. Start your drive!!!
Show the drive as an event and communicate its success
Develop and report key performance indicators daily (KPI)
1. Total pounds/tons collected
2. Bins Collected
3. Donation Pick-ups made
4. Compare to a benchmark when possible
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10. NASPA AwardBU Honored for Recycling Program with Goodwill
By Rich Barlow
From the Sierra Club to the Princeton Review, bouquets for BU’s environmental efforts are blossoming like spring crocuses. The latest is an
award for a partnership with Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries that recycled 35 tons of clothing and housewares last May.
The Goodwill Not Landfill program won a third-place Excellence Award from NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), an
advocacy and development group of administrators from 1,400 campuses worldwide. The six-year-old awards, which recognize innovative
services in various areas of student administration, drew 205 nominations this year, says NASPA spokeswoman Kaaryn Sanon.
University sustainability director Dennis Carlberg hopes to run the Goodwill collection program at the end of every semester. (A collection at the
end of the fall semester garnered more than three tons of goods, he says.) A list of the items that will be accepted at the end of this semester is
here.
“This is the first time that BU’s received an award from that organization,” Carlberg says. “It shows we’re being effective.” He’s not kidding: the
35 tons recycled during last May’s Move Out of students leaving campus for the summer was five times the amount recycled during the 2009
Move Out.
The Goodwill Not Landfill program is the most formal partnership that Goodwill has with a school, says the nonprofit’s spokesman James
Harder, although there have been sporadic pickups on other campuses.
Goodwill, founded in 1895 in Boston by Methodist minister Edgar Helms (STH 1893, Hon.’40), provides job training and other services to those
facing barriers to employment and runs a network of thrift stores. Under the Goodwill Not Landfill initiative, the University and Goodwill have
placed collection bins in dorms and in the George Sherman Union and encourage students, faculty, and staff to deposit unwanted clothing and
housewares there.
The award caps a string of honors for BU’s environmental efforts, since President Robert A. Brown launched the Boston University Sustainability
Committee in 2008.
The Sierra Club last year put BU on its fourth annual list of “coolest schools” for sustainability initiatives. Last year’s Princeton Review Guide to
286 Green Colleges cited the University as well. And on the latest College Sustainability Report Card, issued by the Sustainable Endowments
Institute and surveying 300 campuses, BU earned a B, its highest grade ever. The report card cited the University’s efforts to cut its greenhouse
gas emissions and the fact that it has several staff, including Carlberg, devoted to sustainability measures.
BU has also been cited by the Massachusetts utilities group Mass Save for its energy-efficiency program and by the Massachusetts Innovation and
Technology Exchange for its sustainability website.
This article first appeared in BU Today on February 17, 2011. Rich Barlow can be reached at barlowr@bu.edu.