| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.69 |
| Liaison | Margaret Lo |
| Submission Date | Dec. 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ball State University
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Dr. Alan
Hargrave Associate Vice President Student Affairs/ Director of Housing/Residence Life Office of Associate Vice President Student Affairs |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
Since adopting a green cleaning practice at Ball State University, Housing and Residence Life now provides a better way to clean all surfaces in our residence halls while saving money and the environment. Using Lotus Pro Cleaning System produced by Tersano, ordinary tap water is converted into a powerful, safe cleaning agent and sanitizer that can be used for floors, windows, bathrooms and other common surfaces found in our buildings. After four hours, the cleaning agent turns back into tap water and is safe to discharge to the sewer system.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Positive outcomes include:
Saving $286,201.00 annually on cleaning chemicals
Staff members and students report fewer allergy and asthma symptoms due to no toxic odors
Surfaces are truly clean and sanitized with no residue like chemicals leave.
Good stewards of our environment by not discharging used chemicals into sewers.
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 5):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | No |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | --- |
| Buildings | Yes |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | No |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | Yes |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | Yes |
| Investment | No |
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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