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This seminar will demonstrate what's already in practice around campus and include discussion of new ideas on how to continue to support a sustainable culture. Refreshments will be provided, courtesy of GT's Office of Sustainability.

AGENDA

• 8:30 a.m.           Light snacks, coffee
• 9:00 a.m.           Welcome Remarks - Jennifer Chirico, Associate Vice President of Sustainability, Office of Sustainability  
• 9:05 a.m.           "Why Sustainability is Important for Managing our Buildings" - Alex Ortiz, Executive Director of Sustainable Buildings, I&S
• 9:20 a.m.           "Managing IBB with an Emphasis on Sustainability for Events, Operations, and Community" - Leonard Law – Building Coordinator I, Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB)
• 9:40 a.m.            "My Green Lab, Tip Recycling" - Shweta Biliya, Research Scientist II and Adam Fallah, Medical Lab Tech
• 10:00 a.m.          "How to Order Bins, Services, Report an Issue - Items We Recycle and Special Services" - Shawn Dunham, Landscape and Waste Management Operations Manager
• 10:20 a.m.           "Hosting Green Events: Managing Building Services, Catering, Recycling at Events, Checklists and Registrations" - Kamilah Roberts, Program and Operations Manager
• 10:40 a.m.           Break
• 11:00 a.m.           "GT Green Cleaning. How to Order Services and Make Special Requests - Things Unique to GT" - Wendy Welker, Facilities Operations Coordinator 
• 11:25 a.m.           "GT SustainabilityInitiatives - Local Sourcing, Green Forks, Ordering That Perfect Meal" - Danielle Dunigan, Assistant Director, Dining Operations
• 11:45 a.m.           "Wrap Up - Comments, Thoughts, and Action Items" - Steve Place, Campus Sustainability Program Manager
• 12:00 p.m.           Adjourn