| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.67 |
| Liaison | Daryl Pierson |
| Submission Date | April 8, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Portland State University
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Molly
Bressers Program & Outreach Coordinator Campus Sustainability Office |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
The genesis for the Mug Runners program came from a student eco-rep who was concerned about waste from computer labs. Whenever a student enters a computer lab, they must place their beverages in a bin by the door to keep them away from the computers and keyboards. Many containers were being abandoned and later thrown in the garbage after 24 hours without collection in various labs across campus.
Through a collaboration between the IT department, Take Back the Tap, and the Campus Sustainability Office, abandoned containers are now collected weekly, washed, and redistributed via the PSU Reuse Room.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
The Mug Runners program started in late October 2013, and from Oct-June collected 369 items over 35 collections to 7 locations sites. Beginning with computer labs, they now collect from the Rec Center and one lost and found location as well. Collections totaled nearly 60 hours of volunteering, which was predominantly done by one volunteer but we did have 2-3 helpers as well. The sanitized mugs and bottles are very popular and are taken within one or two days from the Reuse Room.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | --- |
| Research | --- |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | --- |
| Air & Climate | --- |
| Buildings | --- |
| Dining Services | --- |
| Energy | --- |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | Yes |
| Transportation | --- |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | --- |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | --- |
| Investment | --- |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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