Green Projects

Knox College has embarked on a path toward better environmental stewardship through the following initiatives begun by the Sustainability Task Force and by Knox students.

Water Eliminating cafeteria trays is just one way we save water -- 9,240 gallons per year, in fact! Food waste was also reduced by 30%. Dual flush toilets Low-flow shower heads Faucet aerators Updated underground water pipes	Food We're a fan of the local food movement --so much so that we even have our own garden. Golden Beet Award winner Community Garden Fair-Trade Certified coffee Produce from local farmers Bread and coffee from Galesburg businesses Re-usable take-out containers Stainless steel water bottles

Energy Reducing our carbon footprint is top of mind. We've decreased our energy use by 28% since 1999 -- and we won't stop there. Knox has installed: High efficiency heating, cooling, and lighting systems New steam traps Low-E coated windows Temperature control systems Reflective roofs Tankless water heaters Electric-powered utility vehicles Clotheslines and drying racks Electric hand dryers All Wireless Internet access in Residence Halls Pool cover to prevent heat loss Server Virtualization	Recycling The student-run KARES organization has taken the lead on campus recycling, making it easy for anyone and everyone to reduce, reuse, and yes...recycle. Receptacles in every building and on every corner of campus. Four benches, two small trash bins, and 18 receptacles made of recycled milk jugs "Green books" made of recycled paper Student-run Freestore consignment shop Bike trailer to collect paper (made by Knox student Jules Trachsel) Separating washable and unsoiled plastic, paper, and metals in food production operations Yearly electronic recycling program

Composting Knox has launched a new program to convert food waste into compost. Each year, the program will transform about 60,000 pounds of waste. Compost bin can handle a maximum of 80 lbs. of waste per day Inhabited by red wiggler worms Compost is bagged and given to campus, Community garden, faculty, and staff Eco House composts their waste	Technology & Paper Greatly reducing our paper consumption is just one perk of our campus technology. Green books Fees for printing Recycled paper Double-sided printing Key publications available in electronic form Eco-friendly printers Electronic official transcripts Recycling of old computer equipment and electronics Wikis and blogs for collaboration Server virtualization

Waste In addition to composting and recycling, Knox is investigating ways to reduce waste in all areas of campus. Reusable take-out containers Stainless steel water bottles Biodegradable dining wear Investigating bottled water ban Freestore consignment shop	Environment Sustainable living embodies a thoughtful approach to leading fulfilling, productive, and environmentally responsible lives. Low-VOC paint Prairie plots with native plants and grasses Green cleaning solutions in the Eco House Mulching Walking and biking programs

Green Fee The Green Fee Fund helps students embrace sustainability by implementing their own initiatives. Funds have been allocated to: Biodegradable dining wear for I-Fair and printing of the I-mag on recycled paper with soy ink Stainless steel water bottles for students, faculty & staff Dual flush toilets, faucet aerators, and low-flow shower heads Drying racks	Education Knox educates for a sustainable future by inspiring educators and engaging students through meaningful content and learner-centered instruction. Galesburg light bulb switch from incandescent light bulbs, to compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). EquiKnox picnic Lecturers and speakers on sustainable living Adding sustainability themes to curriculum

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