THE STUDENT SENATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE 48th Legislative Assembly, 1st Session SR48.1-1 A RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING DINING SERVICES TO INCORPORATE ZERO WASTE INITIATIVES INTO THE FOOTBALL STADIUM VENDER CONTRACTS Short Title: Primary Sponsor: Secondary Sponsor(s): First Reading: Referred To: Passage: Enacted:
The Zero Waste Vending Act Ray Atkinson (CLAS) Ethan Kuster (CLAS) April 21, 2011 Internal Affairs Committee April 28, 2011 April 28, 2011
Whereas, according to the Zero Waste International Alliance, “zero waste means designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, conserve and recover all resources, and not burn or bury them,” and “businesses and communities that achieve over 90 percent diversion of waste from landfills and incinerators are considered to be successful in achieving Zero Waste;” Whereas, The University of North Carolina sustainability policy, which was passed by the Board of Governors on October 9, 2009, charged our university to develop programs that work to achieve zero waste; Whereas, according to Devin Hatley, Environmental Educator for Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling at UNC Charlotte, the University’s diversion rate is between 30 and 35 percent; this is the figure of what is recycled versus what is thrown away. We would like to improve upon that figure and go to zero waste; Whereas, the University of Florida, University of Colorado, University of California, Arizona State University, University of North Carolina, and Rutgers University have official policies, or listed goals for approaching “zero waste;” Whereas, achieving zero waste promotes responsibility in taking care of our new football stadium; raises awareness of other methods to keep our campus and city healthy and clean for current and future students, faculty and staff; and can make our campus more livable and clean for current and future students, faculty and staff; Whereas, the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling, Office of Sustainability, Earth Club, Geography Club, and Charlotte Green Initiative show their support for ensuring UNC Charlotte's football stadium is as sustainable as possible; Therefore, be it resolved by the Student Senate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte: SECTION I:
SECTION II:
The Student Senate requests the Administration, in choosing food-service vendors for the stadium, make efforts to choose vendors who have demonstrated a commitment to zero waste practices. The Student Senate requests all stadium food-service vendors incorporate zero waste initiatives into their practices and packaging and that all packaging be compostable and/or recyclable.
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UNC CHARLOTTE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
THE STUDENT SENATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE SECTION III:
The Student Senate encourages the campus community to work together to make our football stadium zero waste by being personally responsible for their actions.
Mandates: Dr. Arthur R. Jackson, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Dr. Michele M. Howard, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Keith Wassum, Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Services Judy Rose, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Andrew Lipson, Resident District Manager, Chartwells David Jones, Sustainability Coordinator Kathy Boutin-Pasterz, Recycling Coordinator Devin Hatley, Environmental Educator for Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling Jonathan Adams, Advisor to the Senate Nicole Venezia, Chair for Charlotte Green Initiative Aaron McClure, President for Earth Club The University Times NinerOnline I hereby certify that this legislation was considered and adopted by the Student Senate of the University of North Carolina in accordance with the Constitution of the Student Body and the By-Laws of the Student Senate on this 28th day of April, 2011.
I hereby signify my approval of this legislation as adopted by the Student Senate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, this 28th day of April, 2011.
Ethan J. Kuster President Pro Tempore of the Student Senate
David W. Craven, Jr. Student Body President
UNC CHARLOTTE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION