EMU : Physical Plant : Green : EMU Today Notes

Date	Note
9/11/09	INCREASED RECYCLING AT EMU: For the first time, EMU provided additional recycling opportunities for students during move-in to help decrease the amount of trash generated. Also, for the first time, recycling was available at the EMU vs. Army football game. For more information about recycling on campus, visit http://www.emich.edu/physplant/recycling.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
9/15/09	EMU PARTNERS WITH ENERGY STAR: At Eastern Michigan University, we are doing more with less. We've committed to help improve the energy efficiency of America's commercial and industrial buildings by 10 percent or more through the ENERGY STAR Challenge. As we join the ranks of other leaders in energy efficiency, our energy savings are reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change. Visit http://www.emich.edu/physplant/green.html for more information. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
9/22/09	SWITCH TO FLAT: The average old CRT computer monitor uses about 120 more kilowatt-hours in electricity per year than a typical new flat screen monitor. By switching to a flat screen monitor, you can save over $9.40 per year. Consider going flat on your next computer upgrade. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
9/29/09	HEATING SEASON SAVINGS: As heating season quickly approaches, it is important to remember to keep the temperature as low as comfort allows. By turning down your thermostat even 1 degree, you could save about $3 per year in a 100 square foot office. Campus-wide, a 1 degree lower temperature setting would save over $130,000 per year. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
10/7/09	TREES AT EMU: EMU has planted over 110 trees so far this year. The trees that have been planted include a variety of red maple and pear trees. Take a look around campus and see how many new trees you can spot. Keep in mind that each tree stores about 13 pounds of carbon per year, reducing EMU's carbon footprint. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
10/13/09	KEEP ON SAVING: Since the beginning of this fiscal year (July 1), EMU has saved approximately 4.3% of the electricity it used over the same time period last year. Also, these savings are a decrease of over 6% from two years ago. Many of your efforts have directly contributed to this reduction, so keep shutting off the lights and turning off computers! This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
10/20/09	COGENERATION SAVES CO2: EMU's gas turbine, located in the Heating Plant, uses natural gas to produce both electricity and heat. The heat is then used to make steam, providing heat and hot water to many campus buildings. If the University's turbine ran for 80% of the year, we would save over 14,000 tons of CO2 per year compared to grid-produced electricity, the equivalent of removing 2,326 vehicles off of the road each year! For more information, go to http://www.emich.edu/physplant/green.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
10/27/09	EMUGREEN ON TWITTER: Follow the energy and sustainability news on campus by subscribing to @EMUgreen on Twitter. Keep up to date with all of the latest green news on campus, and let your voice be heard by responding to the tweets. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
11/3/09	RECYCLETHON 2009 BEGINS: Recyclethon, a new yearly contest sponsored by the physical plant, kicks off this week. This year, the dormitories are competing against each other to see who can recycle the most. For more information, go to http://www.emich.edu/physplant/recyclethon.html. This energy sustainability note is brought to you by Steven Moore II, energy sustainability manager. For more information, call 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
11/10/09	CONSERVATION CONTINUES: Since July 1, EMU has reduced its steam production by 13.4 percent and its electrical consumption by 4 percent compared to last year. This equates to thousands of dollars saved in utility costs. This energy susatainability note is provided by Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu
11/17/09	ENERGY SAVING IN THE NEWS: A number of energy savings items have been reported on recently. These include a press release touting EMU's partnership with Chevron to save energy (http://bit.ly/1CJPmC), a piece by WEMU on energy savings on campus (http://bit.ly/14BdqR), and an article in the Echo describing energy reductions (http://bit.ly/ENutB). Positive results equals positive press for EMU. This energy sustainability note is provided by Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu
11/24/09	SAVE ENERGY OVER THANKSGIVING: If you have a thermostat in your area, remember to lower it to 60 F before you leave for Thanksgiving break. This will help save energy over the break, and only requires a few seconds of your time. This energy sustainability note is provided by Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu
12/1/09	RECYCLING SAVES: Not only is recycling good for the environment, it costs less money for the University. Recycling is about $12.50/ton less expensive than typical waste fees on campus. Look for recycling bins around campus to help the environment and save money. This energy sustainability note is provided by Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu
12/8/09	ENERGY IDOL 2009 NOW OPEN: Calling all students! EMU Energy Idol 2009 is now open for submissions. We are looking for the greenest student of them all, and want you to show us how green you are. Just to go http://www.emich.edu/physplant/energyidol.html for complete rules and details. Get your submission in before January 15! This energy sustainability note is provided by Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu

Date	Note
1/5/10	A NEW YEAR, A GREENER YOU: Resolve to be greener both on and off campus this year. For some green suggestions, visit the 2009 EMU Today Notes Archive at http://www.emich.edu/physplant/notesarchive2009.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
1/12/10	ENERGY IDOL SUBMISSIONS DUE: This is the last week to submit an entry for this year's EMU Energy Idol. All submissions must be in by 11:59 pm on Friday, January 15. The website with contest rules and a link to the submission form is http://www.emich.edu/physplant/energyidol.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
1/19/10	FEWER PRINTERS = MORE SAVINGS: If you have a personal printer in your office but have a shared printer available, consider getting rid of your printer. A personal printer costs about $6.36 per year to operate, so consolidation can produce significant savings. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
1/26/10	ENERGY IDOL VOTING NOW OPEN: Vote for your favorite entry for this year's EMU Energy Idol contest at http://www.emich.edu/physplant/energyidol.php. Voting will remain open until February 5, so vote early and vote often. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
2/2/10	LAST CHANCE TO VOTE: EMU Energy Idol voting wraps up on Friday, February 5th at midnight. Be sure to cast your vote for your favorite entry. For details, see http://www.emich.edu/physplant/energyidol.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
2/9/10	ENERGY IDOL RESULTS: The winner of the 2009/2010 EMU Energy Idol contest is Justin Rutt. Justin's entry garnered an impressive 56% of the votes, besting second place Cameron Scharchburg Beyer by 26%. Congratulations to Justin! This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
2/16/10	RECYCLING CONTINUES TO INCREASE: EMU recycled nearly 17 tons of material in January this year, compared to about 7.5 tons last January. That is an increase of over 225%. For more information on recycling, to go http://www.emich.edu/physplant/recycling.html.
2/23/10	WINTER RECESS ENERGY TIPS: As you leave for break this week, consider some ways to save energy. Make sure all lights and computers are shut off, the thermostat is turned back to 60 F, and energy "vampires" (items such as chargers, printers, and other electronics) are unplugged. These steps will help save energy all break long. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
3/2/10	BUILDING ELECTRIC USE ONLINE: Many of the buildings on campus now have their electric usage live online. You can see instantaneous electric usage for your building at http://www.emich.edu/physplant/meters.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
3/16/10	CO2 REDUCTIONS: In 2009, EMU's CO2 emissions from energy sources (electricity, natural gas, and oil) were down 19% compared to 2008, the equivalent of removing 2,785 passenger vehicles from the road for a year. This reduction was due to reduced utility usage and increased gas turbine cogeneration run hours at the Heating Plant. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
3/24/10	GREEN VIDEO CONTEST: Calling all students 19 years old and younger - enter Energy Works Michigan's green video contest and have a chance to win cash and a video camera. Go to www.showgreentv.org for more information. Let the state know how green EMU students really are. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
3/31/10	GAS USE ON THE DECLINE: Natural gas consumption on campus is down 4.3% compared to last fiscal year through February. This is a savings of over 17,000 MCF of gas, reducing EMU's CO2 output by 961 tons - enough to power 74 homes for a year. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
4/6/10	SPRING CLEANING: As the end of the semester approaches, if you are cleaning out your office/dorm room/apartment/lab, please consider donating items before throwing them away. Visit http://www.arborweb.com/cg/t0110.html for a list of agencies that will accept donations. If items cannot be donated, be sure to recycle when possible. Visit http://www.emich.edu/green for more information on recycling. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
4/13/10	LOW MARCH ENERGY USE: Both the March electrical consumption and steam production were the lowest March amounts since at least 2001. These low usages continue to demonstrate EMU's commitment to lowering our energy consumption. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
4/20/10	EARTH DAY 2010: Earth Day is on Sunday, April 25, and a number of events are being held in the area. The largest area event, the Ann Arbor area Earth Day Festival, will be held at Washtenaw Community College on April 25. For more information, go to http://www.a2earthday.org. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
4/27/10	REDUCE OUR USE: As the student population declines over the next few weeks, be mindful of lights and equipment that is left on unnecessarily. With fewer people on campus, there are more ways to save energy than at any other time of the year. Be sure to turn it off when it's not needed! This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
5/5/10	ELECTRICITY SAVINGS ADD UP: This fiscal year (July 2009-April 2010), EMU has saved 886,912 kWh of electricity over a year ago, enough to power 70 homes for a year. Compared to two years ago, EMU has reduced its electricity usage by 3,025,404 kWh, a 6.3% reduction. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
5/11/10	RECYCLING RAMPING UP: Through April, EMU has recycled over 16 tons more materials than the same time last year, an increase of 29%. The additional recycling lowered EMU's carbon footprint by nearly 53 tons of carbon dioxide. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
5/18/10	COMMUTING OPTIONS: When traveling to and from campus, consider your source of transportation before you leave. There are many options available, including bus service (http://www.theride.org), carpooling (https://mirideshare.org/en-US/), and bicycling (http://bike.ypsi.org/). This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
5/25/10	WARM WEATHER ENERGY TIPS: With the weather heating up, EMU's electricity use is on the rise. To help reduce the electric demand, be mindful of turning off lights and other equipment not in use, including printers, computers, and other small appliances. Also, be sure to dress for the weather so the space temperature can be at an appropriate level. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
6/3/10	FOLLOW @EMUGREEN ON TWITTER: Is one energy-related note a week from EMU not enough? Follow @EMUgreen on Twitter and get nearly daily updates on all things green at EMU. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
6/8/10	WORLD OCEANS DAY: June 8th is World Oceans Day. Find out how you can make a difference at http://www.theoceanproject.org/wod/. Also, consider your impact on our local watershed by visiting http://www.hrwc.org/. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
6/15/10	ENERGY AUDITS: Building energy audits are being conducted this summer. Email Steve Moore at smooreii@emich.edu to let him know your ideas for saving energy in the audited buildings. For an audit schedule, visit http://www.emich.edu/physplant/energyconservation.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
6/22/10	EMU LEED-ING THE WAY: Two of EMU's construction projects are going for LEED certification for the first time in EMU history. Both the Mark Jefferson Science Complex and Pray-Harrold will be LEED certified when they are complete. For more information on LEED certification, visit http://www.usgbc.org/leed/. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
6/29/10	BIGGEST ENERGY LOSERS: The winners of the 2009-2010 Biggest Energy Loser (the building with the largest energy reductions) are Putnam Hall for Housing buildings and Alexander Music Building for General Fund buildings. If you live/work/use spaces in these buildings, be proud that your efforts helped reduce their energy usage by 24%. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
7/7/10	HOT TEMPERATURES REQUIRE CONSERVATION: With the outside air temperatures rising this week, more focus is required on conserving energy to avoid large energy bill penalties. Ways to reduce your use include turning off lights, raising the thermostat in your space, keeping blinds closed, and turning off unnecessary equipment. Do your part to save energy on campus. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
7/13/10	LOW ELECTRICITY USE: EMU's electrical use in fiscal year 2010 was 53,489 MWh, a 1.9% decrease from fiscal year 2009 and a 9.7% reduction from the peak usage in fiscal year 2003. EMU set record lows for electrical consumption in 7 of the 12 months in fiscal year 2010 (data since 2001). For tips on lowering your electrical usage, visit http://www.emich.edu/physplant/notesarchive.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
7/20/10	COUNTY CLEAN-UP DAY: EMU will be hosting a Washtenaw County Solid Waste Program clean-up day on Saturday, October 16 from 9am to 2pm at Rynearson Stadium Parking Lot. This is a chance for residents to properly dispose of their recyclable and hazardous materials. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Steve Moore at smooreii@emich.edu.
7/28/10	EMU RECYCLES: EMU has increased its recycling rate by nearly 1% over the first 6 months of 2010 compared to 2009. This equates to an additional 31 tons of material recycled. For more information on recycling at EMU, visit http://www.emich.edu/physplant/recycling.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
8/3/10	GREEN BACK TO SCHOOL: When preparing for the new school year, consider how green each option is before choosing. While the greenest choice is not buying anything new, alternatives include buying used materials or materials with high recycled content. Additional tips can be found at http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/green-back-school/green-school-tips.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
8/10/10	LOWER GAS USAGE ON CAMPUS: EMU has reduced its gas used for heating and cooling by 5% in one year. Some of the buildings with the largest reductions were Hoyt Hall, Pittman Hall, Hill Hall, the Physical Plant, and Alexander Music Building. The savings in gas usage on campus would be enough to provide gas to 296 homes for a year. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
8/17/10	EMU AT HERITAGE FESTIVAL: Come visit the "Green" tent at the Ypsilanti Heritage Festival August 20-22. Multiple exhibits will be on display, including information on sustainability efforts at EMU. For more information, visit http://www.ypsilantiheritagefestival.com/. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
8/24/10	SAVE WATER ON AND OFF CAMPUS: There are dozens of ways to save water, both on and off campus. While on campus, be sure to turn off the faucet when you are finished and report and leaks to the Physical Plant. At home, make sure you are using efficient fixtures and keep your showers as short as possible. For more water-saving tips, visit http://www.americanwater.com/49ways.php or http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/index.php. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
9/8/10	COUNTY CLEAN-UP DAY: EMU will be hosting a Washtenaw County Solid Waste Program clean-up day on Saturday, October 16 from 9am to 2pm at Rynearson Stadium Parking Lot. This is a chance for Washtenaw County residents to properly dispose of their recyclable and hazardous materials. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Steve Moore at smooreii@emich.edu. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
9/14/10	SMALLER CARBON FOOTPRINT: EMU has reduced its carbon footprint by 7.9% this year compared to 2009 (through May). This is on top of a 19% drop last year. Multiple efforts have helped lower the carbon footprint on campus. For more information on these efforts, visit http://www.emich.edu/physplant/energyconservation.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
9/28/10	FOOTBALL GAME RECYCLING: Be sure to utilize the recycling bins at the upcoming football game on October 2nd. EMU is part of a nationwide competition called Game Day Challenge to see which university can recycle the most at a football game in October. For more information on this event, go to http://www.epa.gov/gameday. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's energy and sustainability manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439 or e-mail smooreii@emich.edu.
10/5/10	HEAT SAVINGS: As the heat in many buildings are turned on this week, it is a good time to consider ways to reduce the energy usage from heat sources. Easy ways to save include keeping the thermostat on a low setting, shutting windows and doors as much as possible, and dressing appropriately for the weather. If you see an issue wasting energy, please contact Steve Moore (smooreii@emich.edu) and let him know.
10/12/10	COUNTY CLEAN-UP DAY: EMU will be hosting a Washtenaw County Solid Waste Program clean-up day this Saturday, October 16 from 9am to 2pm at Rynearson Stadium Parking Lot. This is a chance for Washtenaw County residents to properly dispose of their recyclable and hazardous materials. If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Steve Moore at smooreii@emich.edu. For more information on the event, visit http://www.emich.edu/physplant/PDFs/County_Clean-Up_Day_2010.pdf.
10/19/10	NATURAL GAS SAVINGS AT EMU: Through September, EMU has lowered our natural gas use by 20.3% compared to last fiscal year, a savings of 35,612 MCF of gas. The savings are enough to provide gas to over 750 homes for a year. As the weather cools, be sure to do your part to continue the savings. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's Energy and Sustainability Manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439, e-mail him at smooreii@emich.edu or follow him on Twitter @EMUgreen.
10/26/10	GREEN GOES GREENER: The "Green Goes Greener" recycling discussion will be held on November 5th from 5-7pm in room 352 of the Student Center. Multiple speakers will be discussing recycling on and off campus. The event is Learning Beyond the Classroom approved. For more information, contact Steve Moore (smooreii@emich.edu).
11/2/10	RECYCLING REMINDER: EMU has had success in increasing the recycling rate on campus (up over 2% on the rate and over 65 tons on amount recycled), but there is still room for improvement. For more information on what can be recycled on campus (a hint: pretty much everything!), go to http://www.emich.edu/physplant/recycling.html. Also, if you need additional recycling containers or a battery collection container for your area, please contact Steve Moore (smooreii@emich.edu).
11/9/10	AMERICA RECYCLES DAY: November 15 is America Recycles Day. Visit http://www.americarecyclesday.org to find an event near you, to sign up to host an event, or for more information on recycling. Information on campus recycling can always be found at http://www.emich.edu/physplant/recycling.html. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's Energy and Sustainability Manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439, e-mail him at smooreii@emich.edu or follow him on Twitter @EMUgreen.
11/16/10	THE GREENING OF CAMPUS: EMU has planted 104 trees in the last month alone, with well over 200 trees planted in the last year. The newly planted trees will sequester over 12 tons of CO2 over the next 10 years. Additionally, a number of flowers and other plants have been recently planted, all adding to the green you see around campus. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's Energy and Sustainability Manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439, e-mail him at smooreii@emich.edu or follow him on Twitter @EMUgreen.
12/7/10	END OF SEMESTER RECYCLING: As you pack up and head out for the semester break, remember to utilize the recycling resources of the University when cleaning your classroom, office, or dorm room. More information on recycling can be found at http://www.emich.edu/physplant/recycling.html. If you have questions on what can be recycled, or need assistance in recycling large items, contact Steve Moore at smooreii@emich.edu.
12/14/10	HOLIDAY BREAK ENERGY REMINDERS: As you leave for break over the next two weeks, consider some ways to save energy. Make sure all lights and computers are shut off, the thermostat is turned back to 60 F, all windows are closed, and energy "vampires" (items such as chargers, printers, and other electronics) are unplugged. These steps will help save energy all break long. This campus energy/sustainability note comes from Steven Moore II, EMU's Energy and Sustainability Manager. For more information, call him at 487-3439, e-mail him at smooreii@emich.edu or follow him on Twitter @EMUgreen.
12/21/10	HOLIDAY BREAK ENERGY REMINDERS: As you leave for break this week, consider some ways to save energy. Make sure all lights and computers are shut off, the thermostat is turned back to 60 F, all windows are closed, and energy "vampires" (items such as chargers, printers, and other electronics) are unplugged. These steps will help save energy all break long.

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