Here is some information that you may find useful in the “green” efforts. This summer we signed a new contract with our laundry provider that included 20 new washers and 20 new dryers. Our old top load washers were installed in 1996 and used over 23 gallons of water per load; the new washers are energy efficient front loaders that only take 14.8 gallons per load. The machines are ADA compliant; DOE 2007 compliant for energy and water standards, ENERGY STAR® qualified and have a Modified Energy Factor (MEF) of 2.16 and a Water Factor (WF) of 5.2.
This summer we also purchased new furniture for Honor and Shriwise apartments. The furniture was purchased from University Loft Company (ULC), which has taken a pro-active approach to the environment by implementing a Green Plan. ULC uses Hevea Brasiliensis (HB), also known as Environmentally Farmed Timber (EFT). HB produces a natural form of latex that is tapped from its trunk, and is used in the production of rubber. HB adequately produces latex for 20 years, after that time it is harvested for timber. Five Hevea Brasiliensis trees can be grown and harvested in the time one oak tree is ready to be milled.
To make room for the new furniture we recycled 2140lbs of steal bed frames and donated several sets of old furniture to a local organization.
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