Missouri State University
Green Teams
Leaf Two Application Packet
As a Green Team, you have the opportunity to reduce the environmental footprint of
your office or department and the campus as a whole. Achieving your second Leaf
requires your Green Team to educate and engage your peers on sustainability topics
and further your commitment to conserving energy and resources.
Instructions
Follow these steps to become a Leaf Two Green Team:
1. Verify your Green Team contact information and name. You may change any
of this information at this time, including your Eco-Ambassador, who is the
primary contact for your Green Team. The Eco-Ambassador will complete the
Leaf Two application and attend a short orientation*
2. Complete all aspects of the Leaf Two Application Packet
3. Compile your member list for your office or department, which includes
faculty, staff and students with office space – these individuals make up your
Green Team. You can add members each time you apply for a Leaf**
4. Complete the Green Office Certification Checklist – try to increase your
certification level each time you apply for a new Leaf**
*2015-2016 Green Team Orientation dates will be announced in the fall. Existing
Green Teams will be contacted when these dates are set. You can check our website
for more information: missouristate.edu/sustainability
** Green Teams achieve Leaves by participating in different aspects of the program.
You achieve Leaf One by starting a Green Team and completing the Green Office
Certification Checklist. To get your second Leaf, complete the Leaf Two Application,
which focuses on engaging peers and setting goals to be more sustainable.
In order to save paper and ink, please submit your completed applications
electronically to: Jordan Schanda, Sustainability Coordinator
JordanSchanda@missouristate.edu
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Green Team Information
Eco-Ambassador: Click here to enter primary contact information.
Email Address:
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Phone Number: Click here to enter primary contact information.
Date Submitted: Click here to enter a date.
Team Name: Feel free to get creative here.
Team Location: Enter Building and Department, if applicable.
Eco-Ambassador Orientation
Eco-Ambassadors must attend a short orientation each year. You will receive
resources and information regarding sustainability, as well as education on how to
best disseminate this information and increase peer participation. You will also
receive ongoing support from the Sustainability Coordinator. After we receive your
application, you will be contacted by email to schedule your orientation session.
Green Team Expectations
☐ I understand that by participating in the Green Teams program, my name
and department will be listed on Missouri State University Sustainability
website so that others can contact me about sustainability in my area.
(If you do NOT wish to have your information listed, please leave this box
unchecked; however, your Green Team Name will still be listed)
☐ I also understand that one of the expectations of participation is to
communicate with my office or department about sustainability issues,
events, etc.
☐ I commit to attend the short Eco-Ambassador orientation each year.
☐ I understand that maintaining active participation and communication is
required for continued program support, communications, and use of the
Eco-Ambassador designation on my email signature, resume, etc.
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Leaf Two Projects
In order to become a Leaf Two Green Team, your office or department must set
goals to become more sustainable and focus on engaging and educating your peers.
Sustainability education and engagement typically comes in the form of planned
projects and efforts. In order to ensure Green Teams are being supported in these
efforts, the following is a new requirement for becoming a Leaf Two Green Team:
☐ Schedule a Green Team consult with the Sustainability Coordinator to
identify areas of improvement and potential projects. (This must be
completed before you will receive your second leaf).
To become a Leaf Two Green Team, you must choose at least three of the six
projects listed below and explain how your Green Team implemented the project,
including details on the outcome. You are not restricted to the examples below; each
office or department will have their own creative way of implementing the projects.
☐ Develop a mechanism for peers to submit their ideas for your office or
department to become more sustainable
 For example: The Example Department has a public bulletin board. The
Eco-Ambassador designates one area of the board for posting ideas to
make their department more sustainable. The Eco-Ambassador then
compiles a list of these ideas for future projects.
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☐ Create a display of your commitment to be more sustainable
 For example: The Example Department created a pledge poster and
asked all of the Green Team members to sign the poster as a visual
reminder of their commitment to become more sustainable and as a
way to increase participation in the office or department.
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☐ Engage your office or department by asking them to make one small
commitment to become more sustainable
 For example: The Example Department sent out a department wide
email asking everyone to further their commitment to sustainability by
adding a quote or tip about sustainability to their email signature. They
gave several options, but also encouraged everyone to get creative and
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☐ Establish a mechanism for educating your peers on sustainability topics
 For example: The Example Department has a newsletter that is
circulated once a month. The Eco-Ambassador requested a small side
column be used for reminders and tips about sustainability.
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☐ Increase participation in your Green Team
 For example: The Example Department was able to add five new
members to their Green Team by implementing outreach initiatives
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☐ Increase your Green Office Certification Level
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completed the Green Office Certification Checklist and were awarded
Certified Level. They made several changes in their office and achieved
Bronze Certified when they submitted their Leaf Two Application.
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Supplemental Questions
Have you implemented any sustainability projects in your office or department that
were not covered in this application? If yes, please explain.
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Do you have ideas for sustainability projects that you would like to implement as an
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Green Office Certification Checklist
Check off each item that your office or department is currently practicing. Green
Office Certification Level is awarded based on the percentage of items your office is
practicing. You can fill out a new Green Office Certification each year to increase
your certification: Certified, Bronze Certified, Silver Certified, or Gold Certified.
Participation
☐ Green Team exists in our department or residence unit, and we have an active
Eco-Ambassador who serves as an information liaison.
☐ Members know they may contact the Eco-Ambassador with ideas, questions,
and comments regarding MSU sustainability initiatives.
☐ We receive the Sustainability@MSU Newsletter. You can subscribe on the
sustainability website: http://www.missouristate.edu/Sustainability/Publications-and-Documents.htm
☐ We keep up with Missouri State University Sustainability on social media.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoStateSustain Twitter: https://twitter.com/MSUSustain
Recycling
☐ We maintain recycling bins in common areas where trash bins are present (i.e.
kitchens, break rooms, conference rooms, mailrooms, and copy rooms).
☐ We ensure that recyclable materials are properly segregated and taken to
appropriate collection areas.
☐ In our office and halls, recycling bins are available and clearly marked.
☐ We periodically review proper recycling practices at staff meetings to ensure
all members are aware of the rules and get their questions answered.
☐ We provide recycling bins at events and meetings sponsored by our
department or residence hall.
☐ We have someone in the organization who is responsible for getting the
collected materials to the appropriate collection areas.
☐ When we need to dispose a surplus of furniture and equipment, we contact
Property Control http://www.missouristate.edu/property/
☐ We check to see if furniture can be salvaged and reused elsewhere.
Events, Meetings, & Transportation
☐ Before events and meetings we send an email reminding attendees to bring
mugs or reusable cups if beverages will be served.
☐ We walk or use the Bear Line shuttle whenever possible as job duties require
travel to various areas of campus.
☐ We purchase napkins/paper towels with at least 30 percent recycled content.
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Energy
☐ We shut off our monitors and/or manually send our computers into energy
saving modes when not in use.
☐ We turn monitors off at night before we leave.
☐ We have activated appropriate power management settings on our
computers: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=power_mgt.pr_power_mgt_users
☐ We have sleep mode enabled on all copiers and printers after five minutes or
less of inactivity.
☐ All lights are turned off when not in use, including common areas such as
kitchens, conference rooms, storage closets, and bathrooms.
☐ Where lights switches are automatic, we have asked Facilities Management to
set them to the lowest reasonable interval.
☐ We send pre-holiday/pre-break emails to our staff reminding everyone to turn
off all lights and electronic devices.
☐ We close blinds when we leave our office, classroom, or residence rooms for
the day or when we are gone for significant periods.
Purchasing
☐ For printing and copying, our office only uses paper containing at least 30
percent recycled content.
☐ Before purchasing new furniture or equipment, we check to see if Property
Control has any surplus in stock or if we can obtain any.
☐ Before purchasing new furniture, we consider sustainable furniture options.
☐ When possible we select Energy Star certified models when purchasing
appliances and equipment (printers, copiers, microwaves, etc.)
Waste Reduction & Publication
☐ We print or copy to both sides of a page whenever possible.
☐ Double-siding is set as a default on our computers.
☐ Visual prompt is present on our copy machines to remind members of office to
double-side print when possible.
☐ We reuse paper that has text on only one side when possible to save paper.
☐ We keep a scrap paper pile near our printer and/or copier.
☐ We use inter-office instead of regular envelopes whenever possible and
promote the redistribution of inter-office envelopes in our organization.
☐ If we publish a newsletter, we offer an electronic version that readers can
select instead of the paper version.