PSU SUSTAINABLE DRINKING WATER TASK FORCE Increasing tap water use and discouraging bottled water consumption on campus

S U S TA I N A B L E D R I N K I N G WAT E R TA S K F O RC E • 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

CATERING & EVENTS

RETAIL & VENDING

COMMUNICATION & OUTREACH

DEPARTMENT PURCHASING

FUNDING & OVERSIGHT

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

PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS

Install refill stations in new construction projects and existing buildings

• Refill stations will be included in updated design standards

• Prioritize locations in existing buildings • Secure new funding

Prioritize ongoing maintenance, filter replacement, and fountain upgrades

• Filter changes and cleaning added to preventative maintenance schedule

• Inventory existing fountains • Add maintenance logs next to stations

Develop consistent branding and signage for hydration stations on campus

Explore outdoor refill stations and partnership opportunities

• Draft signage developed by CSO and student team • Updated and published refill station map • Adding refill locations to Tap Buddy • Water Bureau stations no longer available • Exploring options to build a mobile refill station for events • Priced permanent outdoor models

NEXT STEPS

• 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

OUTDOOR REFILL STATIONS

REFILL STATION MODELS

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

HAWS stand alone model

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RETAIL & VENDING GOAL: Disincentivize sale of bottled water in retail and vending; use portion of revenue to support efforts RECOMMENDATIONS Eliminate quantity based promotional deals for bottled water

PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS

NEXT STEPS

• Eliminated quantity based promotional deals at University Market

• Explore other areas to eliminate promo deals

• Explore surcharge program with Sustainable Drinking Water Task Force

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 options for increasing availability of reusable bottles • Expand Mug Runners program

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

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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

• SLC produced guide for student events • ISS / CSO produced green event tips for Portland State of Mind

• Update / expand green events guide • Host guide on Conferences and Events site • Expand outreach effort

Partner with Aramark to disincentivize bottled water and encourage water pitchers

• Further engage with Aramark • Revisit reduced-price option

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D E PA R T M E N T P U R C 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

• Priced FPM recommended alternatives to 5-gallon containers

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

Facilitate a particular brand of customizable water bottles for promotional efforts

• 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

REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES

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C O M M U N I C AT I O N & O U T R E A C H GOAL: Raise awareness of tap water quality and availability at PSU; increase access to refillable water bottles RECOMMENDATIONS

PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS

Develop communication and outreach materials about quality tap water

• Developed web page • Produced info slips in reusable water bottles at University Market

Develop consistent signage and branding for hydration stations around campus

• Working with CPC on updating building directories and floor maps with refill locations • Developed consistent icons for both floor directories and educational map

Improve access to affordable, BPAfree, reusable water bottles on campus

• BPA-free reusable and customizable water bottles recommended

NEXT STEPS • 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

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FUNDING & OVERSIGHT GOAL: Identify funding sources and ongoing campus leadership to support implementation of recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS

PROGRESS HIGHLIGHTS

Explore a variety of funding source options

• Promoting refilling station projects to potential donors

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

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

NEXT STEPS

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