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Sodexo continually strives to enhance the quality of daily life through our services and systems. We have the unique opportunity to share our philosophy of being good stewards with the Queens University of Charlotte community. The Campus Services Department actively uses products and services that reduce strain on health and environment. In addition, we are always looking for new and better ways to serve our community and help support the sustainability of our environment.
Green Seal Chemicals
We are committed to Green Cleaning and all chemicals have been transferred to Green Seal Chemicals. By using Green Seal chemicals and paper products will limit the demand of raw materials that are used in production. For more details on our Green Cleaning process check out our Sodexo Green Initiatives page.
Energy Management System
Campus Services manages the campus Energy Management System which controls the HVAC systems throughout campus. By controlling when and where heating and air conditioning is provided on campus we are able to capture valuable savings on utility costs. The system automates heating or cooling as necessary for routine campus functions and is manipulated to provide support for Special Events.
Recyclable Materials
The Queens Recycling Program collects paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, aluminum and steel. Queens faculty, staff and students are expected from time to time to deposit their recycle materials in the larger containers that we have placed across campus. The Recycling Team checks the recycling bins across campus at least 2 times per week.
Indoor Paper and Cardboard Collection in BLUE bins
Large blue bins accept paper and cardboard and are located throughout the campus in hallways, resident halls, near classrooms, and other campus buildings.
Outdoor Aluminum, Glass, Plastic, and Steel Collection in GREEN bins
The green bins will serve exclusively as receptacles for aluminum, plastic, glass, and steel. Please see the list below of Outdoor Collection areas.
Outdoor Collection Areas for Plastic, Aluminum, Glass and Steel
- At the end of Greek Row, Ovens Gymnasium side
- Portico of Everett Library
- Rear entrance to Burwell Hall, Watkins side
- Behind Albright Hall
- Side of Wallace, Wireman side
- Side entrance of Dana building, Lion’s Den side
Please locate the blue and green bins nearest you and help to do your part.
Recycling Achievements
Queens University of Charlotte has recycled 70,400 pounds of paper and cardboard during 2007.
That is the equivalent of saving:
- 598 trees
- 70 barrels of oil (enough to run the average car for 44,352 miles)
- 144,320 kilowatts of energy (enough to power for the average home for 17 and a half years)
- 422 cubic yards of landfill space
- 2,112 pounds of air pollution
Conversion rates based upon data provided by www.ecocycle.org
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