FAS - Green Offices

Long before there was an established University sustainability program, Harvard College Library had made increasing sustainable practices around the library a priority. To continue that commitment, HCL Operations last month convened the HCL Green Team to assist the unit in identifying ways in which the libraries can contribute to the University’s sustainability goals.

Thanks to an intrepid team of mid-evening adventurers, the enthusiasm of the building manager, and 77 new compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), Harvard’s Expository Writing building on Prescott Street has entered a future of big savings. The light bulb switch took less than an hour to complete and will save the University thousands of dollars in the years to come.

Got extra office supplies, books, magazines, or mugs that you or your office doesn’t use? Don’t trash them–freecycle them! Need new office supplies? Don’t pay for new ones–pick them up at the Freecycle and save your office money!

Tuesday, September 15
11am-1:30pm (rain or shine)
Science Center Lawn

FAS is giving out free timers for energy conservation within its buildings. In order for us to evaluate whether to give you a timer, please fill out basic information about your idea in the following simple form!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHpNbEdwZEpjbWNHaGVPXzNv...

The FAS Green Program is giving out free plug timers (while supplies last!)

We have successfully installed them in five labs (hot plates, water baths, fluorescent lighting, and heat blocks) and water coolers in offices.

Interested in helping your office reduce its environmental footprint and reduce financial impacts? Join us for a workshop to walk through Harvard’s Green Office Certification Program and find out how your office can get started towards becoming "4 leaf" certified! (All schools, units, and departments welcome!)

Green, greener, greenest… An office building's journey to resource conservation

People in University Hall have surprised themselves with the success of their conservation efforts.

One department's trash is another one's treasure! Sarah Gordon of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) Human Resources department helped other FAS departments clean out their closets, save money, and keep waste out of the landfill by organizing the first FAS Supply Swap. Held on December 17th at Lowell Lecture Hall, the swap was a huge success, despite the pouring rain.