Green Fund Approved Projects

The Green Fund Committee focuses on the impact a proposal would have on BGSU's three main sustainability goals:

  1. Reduction of Emissions
  2. Waste Reduction and Resource Conservation
  3. Education, Awareness, and Outreach

It is in the nature of many sustainability projects to take an extended period of time from initial proposal to project completion. In order for the Green Fund Committee and University to continue advancing in sustainability, it is important to acknowledge what has been successful and what could be improved in the future.

Below are examples of success proposals that have been approved by the Green Fund.

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Student Recreation Center Raquetball LED Lighting

Approved proposal ($12,500) for the purchasing and installation of LED lighting in seven raquetball courts at the Student Recreation Center.

Continuation of Pre-Consumer Compost Program Operation 

Approved proposal ($5,000) for the continuation and support of the pre-consumer composting program at the dining centers on campus. 

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Bird Collision Mitigation

Approved proposal ($116,000) for the purchasing and installation of window decals to reduce bird mortality due to window crashes at BGSU's Stroh Center.

Shatzel Hall Native Prairie Garden Improvement Project

Approved proposal ($4,000) for the updating of the Shatzel Hall Native Prairie Garden and addition of a live roof/green vegetative panels to the small portion of roofing that extends to the prairie. 

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Falcon Food & Resource Community Garden Initiative

Approved proposal ($783.22) for the purchase of tomato cages, storage bins, plant labeling materials, and a tool storage unit to be used for the Falcon Food & Resource Community Garden, located by the Fine Arts building.

Campus Tree Forestation

Approved proposal ($29,493 over two years) for the purchase of Ohio native trees to be planted in the vicinity of the Student Recreation Center.

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OZZI Reusable Container Machine

Approved proposal ($16,642) to purchase a reusable container collection machine from OZZI to introduce reusable carry out containers This project is in partnership with Dining Services. BGSU Dining has transfered the locationof the machine to Carillon Place which has become a retail establishment.

Electric Bikes for Campus Patrol

Approved proposal ($4909.97) for the purchase of two Trek bicycles which were added to the bike patrol in May, 2022 and are currently in use.

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Sustainability Leadership Certificate Keynote Speaker

Approved proposal ($360) for funding to cover the costs of lodging and travel for the keynote speaker at the final session of the Sustainability Leadership Certificate Program. Diamond Spradling, a BGSU alumnus from the School of the Earth, Environment & Society was the featured speaker.

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Electric Zamboni for the Slater Family Ice Arena

Approved proposal ($48,989.85) funded the difference between a gas powered Zamboni and an electric powered one.

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Water Bottle Refill Stations

Approved proposal ($4,944) to install water bottle refill stations in three separate locations on campus. These locations include the Wolfe Center, Cooper Pool in the Student Recreation Center, as well as the Glass Studio in the Fine Arts Center.

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Compost Bin for the BGSU Community Garden

Approved proposal ($250) for a project to install a compost bin, as well as educational signage to spread awareness for the benefits of composting, in the community garden on campus. Additionally, the Green Fund Committee also approved funding ($5,000) to sustain BGSU's composting program through 2020.

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Reusable Bags for On-Campus Food Pantry

In lieu of a financial award, the Green Fund Committee approved the provision of 1,000 reusable bags to be used for customers of the soon to be developed food pantry on campus. The reusable bags were allocated from an existing supply of reusable bags from a prior Green Fund project in 2019.

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Solar Array Renewal for Slater Family Ice Arena

Approved proposal ($32,856) to repair, rewire, and reconfigure the solar array at the Slater Family Ice Arena. This project aims to reduce our carbon footprint by means of renewable solar energy, which is a component of BGSU's Climate Action Plan.

Additionally, the Green Fund Committee also approved a proposal ($48,990) for the purchase of an all-electric, emissions-free zamboni for Ice Arena to promote sustainability.

Exterior Illumination LED Upgrade--Phase 2

Approved proposal ($250,000) to fund the purchasing and installation of energy efficient LED lighting on campus. To date, the Green Fund has invested approximately $504,150 into LED lighting conversion projects on campus.

Student-Led Reusable Bag Project | E.A.G

Approved proposal ($18,000) to fund the purchasing of 15,000 reusable bags. The bags will be distributed campus wide and will help move campus culture away from single-use plastic. This proposal is a large collaboration between Environmental Action Group and the Green Fund Committee, following the legislation passed by Undergraduate Student Government regarding the end of plastic bag use by BGSU facilities.

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CMA Water Bottle Filling State

Approved proposal ($1,000) to fund the a water bottle filling station in the CMA. The cost of installation was covered by Campus Operations.

Maurer Center Solar Panels

Approved project ($5000) to fund educational materials designed by the Green Fund Committee to highlight the sustainable aspects of the new Maurer Center.
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Electric Racing Go-Kart | Engineering Society

Approved project ($5,500) to fund the Engineering Society's go-kart improvement project. The project aimed to increase go-kart efficiency and replace the electrical system.

Maurer Center EV Charging Station

Approved project ($29,693) funded 2-Chargepoint Model CT4021 Dual Port, and additional educational signage (designed by the Green Fund Committee).

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Propane Shuttle Bus Conversion (Approved $92,101)

New Shuttle Buses Propane Conversion

Approved proposal ($92,101) to fund the purchasing of propane conversion kits for the new fleet of shuttle buses from the Groome Transportation firm.

Electric Ice Edger Slater Family Ice Arena

Approved proposal ($3,000) to fund the purchasing of a 100% electric ice edger manufactured by The Zamboni Company for the Slater Family Ice Arena.

Electric Ice Edger (Approved $3,000)
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Bowling Green Alternative Break (bGAB) Mess Kits

Approved project ($522) to fund the purchasing of reusable silverware and cookware for students participating in BG Alternative Break Trips.

Exterior Illumination LED Upgrade - Phase 1

Approved proposal ($254,150) to fund the purchasing and installation of energy efficient LED lighting across old campus.

Exterior LED Phase I (Approved $254,150)
BGSU Commitment to Solar Energy (Dedicated $500,000)

BGSU Commitment to Solar Energy

Approved proposal ($500,000) to dedicate to the development of large-scale, on-campus solar arrays with generation capacity of 1MW or more.

Post-Consumer Composting Pilot

Approbed proposal ($24,804) to fund a pilot project to collect post-consumer food waste at Carillon Place.

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BGSU Electric Vehicle Pilot Project

Approved proposal ($5,000) to fund help for a purchase of a 100% electric SUV manufactured by BYD Motors, Inc.

LED Coral Tank Lighting

Approved proposal ($4,014.70) to fund the purchasing of energy efficient LED lighting systems for BGSU Marine Lab coral tanks.

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Sustainability BGSU SOAR

Approved proposal ($400) to purchase a solar-powered backpack for raffle to incetivize participation.

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South Hall Native Plantings

Approved proposal ($22,500) to fund University Architect & MKSK designed native landscaping feature to surround the newly renovated South Hall.

Student Recreation Center Pool Area LED Lighting Upgrade

Approved proposal (50% of project, up to $50,000) to fund LED lighting for the Recreation Center Pool.

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Waste-Audit

Campus Wide Audit

Approved proposal ($373.76) to fund a Waste Audit in the Union Oval.

Plastic Bag Recycling Stations

Approved proposal ($1,400) to fund a pilot project for recycling plastic bags on campus with two stations located at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union and Falcon Heights Residence Hall.

Plastic Bag Recycling Stations (Approved $1,400)
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Clean, Green Recycling

Approved proposal ($16,500) to fund a hybrid box truck in partnershi with Campus Operations to reduce the carbon footprint of BGSU's recycling program in addition to educating the campus community on low emission vehicles.

Life Science Refill Stations

Approved proposal ($1,250) to fund two new water bottle refilling station retofits to the Life Science Building. 

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Renewable Energy Feasibility Study

Approved proposal (50% of cost, up tp $50,000) to hire an engineering firm to complete a 'Campus Renewable Energy & Sustainability Feasibility Study'.

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Green FUN'd Run

Approved proposal ($1,500) to fund a 5K run/walk to educate BGSU community on Student Green Initiatives Fund and global climate change.

Student Recreation Center LED Lighting Upgrade

Approved proposal ($18,745) to fund an LED lighting upgrade for the Student Recreation Center. 

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Perry Field House LED Lighting Upgrade

Approved proposal ($30,000) to update LED lighting at the Perry Field House.

Green Roof Bike Rack BGSU Campus

Approved proposal ($8,500) to help fund a live-roof bike rack on campus.

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Updated: 12/06/2023 04:14PM