ASU Thrive Summer 2020 Issue – Response to COVID-19

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The Valley usually ranks poorly for ozone and particle pollution, but pollution levels decreased during stay-at-home orders. For an immersive view of the Valley from the top of Piestewa Peak, showing the clear skies of May youtube.com/ ASU

ASU has made dramatic on-campus improvements in the last decade Campus operations

Transportation

ASU has paired campus efficiency efforts such as smart building systems design and solar farms with carbon offsets to bring all operations-related emissions to zero.

Through initiatives including free intercampus shuttles, increased bike lanes and carpool incentives, ASU has reduced transportation-related emissions by 53% per person. Water

Waste Trash

Recycle

Compost

Through recycling, composting and other Zero Waste initiatives, ASU has reduced its waste by almost 15% per person.

Low-flow fixtures and improved landscaping practices, such as watering plants at night to prevent evaporation, have resulted in a 37% reduction in water use per person.

Learn more at sustainability.asu.edu/campus 2 6   S U M M E R 2 0 2 0 

Solar panels cover many roofs on ASU campuses, including this one on the parking garage at Fulton Center on the Tempe campus. DEANNA DENT/ASU


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