Wayne State University recycled approximately 400 tons of cardboard, 120 tons of paper, 12 tons of plastic, 10 tons of aluminum, and 17 tons of scrap metal in 2015. The university also engaged in various sustainability initiatives like LED lighting retrofits, a battle of the buildings energy competition, and joining the 2030 District Detroit for energy conservation. Wayne State supported alternative transportation through charging stations, a campus shuttle, and bike lanes. The university celebrated Earth Day 2016 by reviewing its sustainability accomplishments and setting new goals like diverting 60% of recyclables and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2021.

1. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
2015 IN REVIEW
Wayne State University recycled approximately:
n 400 tons of cardboard
n 120 tons of paper
n 12 tons of plastic
n 10 tons of aluminum
n 17 tons of scrap metal
n 1.6 million pounds of e-waste

2. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
2015 IN REVIEW
Wayne State University energy conservation:
n LED lighting retrofits
n Battle of the Buildings
n Physical plant improvements
n 2030 District Detroit
n Detroit Climate Action Coalition

3. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
2015 IN REVIEW
Wayne State University alternative transportation:
n 12 charging stations
n Campus shuttle
n Bike events
n Bike lanes/bike racks
n Zipcar
n M-1 Rail construction

4. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
2015 IN REVIEW
Wayne State University food systems:
n Farmers market
n Campus gardens
n Prepared food rescue team
n SEED Wayne fellowship program

5. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
2015 IN REVIEW
Wayne State University student/faculty engagement:
n Urban Watershed Environmental
Research Group
n Sustainability Scholars
n U.S. Green Building Council student org
n MedEq student org
n Wayne State Student Urban Planners
n Transnational Environmental Law Clinic
n Water@Wayne
n Sustainability@Wayne

6. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
MISSION
The Office of Campus Sustainability, campus
stakeholders, and community partners
collectively undertake the implementation
of environmental excellence within facility
operations, design and construction,
innovation, scholarly activities, campus
programs, community and K-12 outreach, as
well as other initiatives serving the
campus community.

7. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Establish a campus-wide waste reduction
initiative that encompasses reduction and reuse
of materials while increasing the diversion
rate to 60 percent of recyclables kept out of
traditional waste solutions by 2021. Establish
environmentally friendly purchasing policies,
procedures and end-of-life processes.
1.

8. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Wayne
State University by 25 percent below 2014
average levels. Establish a multi-pronged plan
for energy innovation, energy conservation
measures, alternative energy and reducing the
university’s carbon footprint.
2.

9. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Increase programs and opportunities of
awareness related to alternative transportation
options that encourage use of energy efficient
vehicles, reduce vehicle usage and emissions,
and expand awareness of impacts related to
transportation.
3.

10. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Increase sustainable food practices of campus
food service operations through local sourcing
of whole, fresh, and/or organic foods; achieve
reductions in food and food-related energy
waste; and increase student opportunities to
learn about food, nutrition, and sustainability
and their intersection.
4.

11. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Develop and implement funding tools that
directly support sustainability initiatives.5.

12. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Build upon Wayne State University’s core
mission to create knowledge and prepare a
diverse student body by using the campus as
a learning laboratory for sustainability while
integrating sustainability learning into a broader
cross section of the academic curriculum.
6.

13. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
TAKE ACTION
n Academic engagement/student orgs
n Alternative transportation
n Energy conservation
n Farmers market/campus gardens
n Recycling
n Sustainability checklist
Share your input

14. HAPPY EARTH DAY 2016
QUESTIONS?
Daryl Pierson
Coordinator
Office of Campus Sustainability
Facilities Planning and Management
313-577-5068
ar1086@wayne.edu