PSU

SUSTAINABLE

DRINKING WATER

TASK FORCE Increasing tap water use and discouraging bottled water consumption on campus

SUSTAINABLE DR INK ING WATER

TASK FORCE

• Appointed by President Wiewel in 2011

• Expanded work of student-led Take Back the Tap (TBTT)

• PSU staff and student representation

• Produced report with recommendations for reducing bottled water use on campus

Recommendations

DRINKING WATER ACCESS

RETAIL & VENDING

CATERING & EVENTS

DEPARTMENT PURCHASING

COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH

FUNDING & OVERSIGHT

G O A L S , R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S A N D A C T I O N S

D R I N K I N G WAT E R AC C E S S GOAL: Increase availability, convenience, and awareness of tap water in public locations on campus

RECOMMENDATIONS PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS

Install refill stations in new construction projects and existing buildings

Prioritize ongoing maintenance, filter replacement, and fountain upgrades

Develop consistent branding and signage for hydration stations on campus

Explore outdoor refill stations and partnership opportunities

• Refill stations will be included in updated design standards

• Filter changes and cleaning added to preventative maintenance schedule

• Draft signage developed by CSO

and student team • Updated and published refill

station map • Adding refill locations to Tap

Buddy

• Prioritize locations in existing buildings

• Secure new funding

• Inventory existing fountains • Add maintenance logs next to

stations

• Approve / finalize draft sign • Explore signage at vending

machines • Explore options with PSU app

• Determine possible locations • Explore partnership

opportunities • Confirm plan to build mobile

station

• Water Bureau stations no longer available

• Exploring options to build a mobile refill station for events

• Priced permanent outdoor models

OUTDOOR

REFILL

STATIONS

REFILL

STATION

MODELS

Elkay’s all-in-one drinking fountain/refilling station combo

HAWS stand alone model

G O A L S , R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S A N D A C T I O N S

RETAIL & VENDING

GOAL: Disincentivize sale of bottled water in retail and vending; use portion of revenue to support efforts

RECOMMENDATIONS PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS

Eliminate quantity based promotional deals for bottled water

Implement surcharge on bottled water and use revenue to pay for SDW efforts

Explore options to install vending machines that distribute reusable water bottles

Reconvene Task Force in 2014 to discuss extension and/or revision of Coke contract

• Researched machines and determined impractical

• Started mug runners program to capture and redistribute discarded bottles through the ReUse Room

• Explore other areas to eliminate promo deals

• Explore surcharge program with Sustainable Drinking Water Task Force

• Explore revisions to Coke contract with Sustainable Drinking Water Task Force

• Explore options for increasing availability of reusable bottles

• Expand Mug Runners program

• Eliminated quantity based promotional deals at University Market

G O A L S , R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S A N D A C T I O N S

CATERING & EVENTS

GOAL: Provide options and encouragement for bottle-free events

RECOMMENDATIONS PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS

Provide info on hosting bottle-free events in Sustainable Events Guidelines

Partner with Aramark to disincentivize bottled water and encourage water pitchers

• Update / expand green events guide

• Host guide on Conferences and Events site

• Expand outreach effort

• Further engage with Aramark • Revisit reduced-price option

• SLC produced guide for student events

• ISS / CSO produced green event tips for Portland State of Mind

G O A L S , R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S A N D A C T I O N S

D E PA R T M E N T P U RC H A S I N G

GOAL: Provide information and support for departments wishing to implement sustainable drinking water efforts

RECOMMENDATIONS PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS

Provide departments and student groups with info on tap water systems

Facilitate a particular brand of customizable water bottles for promotional efforts

• Priced FPM recommended alternatives to 5-gallon containers

• CSO researched and recommended two brands of customizable water bottles (next slide)

• Compare pricing and quality to brands currently sold on campus

• Explore options for single source contracts and bulk purchase pricing

• Explore outreach options with task force to build awareness for alternatives

REUSABLE

WATER

BOTTLES

G O A L S , R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S A N D A C T I O N S

C O M M U N I C AT I O N & O U T R E AC H

GOAL: Raise awareness of tap water quality and availability at PSU; increase access to refillable water bottles

RECOMMENDATIONS PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS

Develop communication and outreach materials about quality tap water

Develop consistent signage and branding for hydration stations around campus

Improve access to affordable, BPA-free, reusable water bottles on campus

• Developed web page • Produced info slips in reusable

water bottles at University Market

• Working with CPC on updating building directories and floor maps with refill locations

• Developed consistent icons for both floor directories and educational map

• BPA-free reusable and customizable water bottles recommended

• Explore other locations to link to website – UHRL, FPM, Procurement, etc.

• Finalize signage for refill stations

• Work with Student Affairs and University Housing and others on potential bulk purchase

G O A L S , R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S A N D A C T I O N S

FUNDING & OVERSIGHT

GOAL: Identify funding sources and ongoing campus leadership to support implementation of recommendations

RECOMMENDATIONS PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS NEXT STEPS

Explore a variety of funding source options

Form SWDTF to coordinate, provide oversight, allocate funding, evaluation and tracking

• Promoting refilling station projects to potential donors

• Further explore funding strategies (student fees, sponsorships, grants)

• First meeting held in fall 2013, monthly meetings starting January 2014