Waste Minimization Team
Mission:
Pursuant to President Haeger’s goal for Northern Arizona University to reach carbon
neutrality by 2020 and the University’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the Waste
Minimization Team will develop infrastructure and processes that will efficiently and
effectively minimize all facets of waste generated on or by the NAU campus.
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Promote planning and establish priorities
Facilitate communication and workgroup coordination
Provide a forum to address multifaceted issues
Action Teams under the Steering Committee’s guidance:
a. Waste Aversion Action Team
b. Waste Reuse Action Team
c. Waste Diversion Action Team
Fundamental Principles for all Action Teams:
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Develop strategies for waste minimization
Develop metrics for measuring current and future waste generation
Develop reports to measure progress and impact
Create Educational/Promotional programs
Membership:
Nick Koressel, Facility Services - Chair
Avi Henn, Facility Services
John P. Morris, AVP Facility Services
Rod Parnell, Academics
Liz Grobsmith, Center for International Education
Cat Sullivan, NAU Dining Services
Kevin Ordean, Facility Services
Margery Sorenson, Office of the Registrar
Casey Fisher, NAU Dining Services
Derek Hansen, EMSA Marketing
Justin Dinardi, Facility Services
Robert Chavez, EMSA Facilities
Scott Perelstein, Residence Life
Cori Cusker, Residence Life
John Shewmaker, NAU Bookstore
McKenzie Jones, City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program
Cherae Bilagody, NAU Student
TC Eberly, Campus Services and Activities
Caryn Massey, Green Fund Chair
Kristina Aksenova, Environmental Caucus
Christina Vojta, School of Earth Sciences and Environmental Sustainability