Positive Impact Initiative
The Positive Impact Initiative seeks unique and usable ideas related to improving sustainability in Student Housing. Whether the idea is big or small, Student Housing wants to hear about it.
Individuals who send an idea meeting the requirements will receive a Positive Impact pin, while supplies last. Of these submissions, one idea will be chosen as the ultimate idea. Deadline for submission is May 14, 2010.
Please review the sustainability website for more information about sustainability practices.
Requirements & Criteria
- Must be a current resident or staff member of Student Housing
- One idea per email, not to exceed 500 words
- Each individual may submit more than one idea, but will only receive one pin, if available
- Ideas must be unique, meaning something not already implemented, in progress and/or planned
- Ideas must be usable, meaning economically and operationally feasible, utilizing current market technology and/or products
- Idea must be related to sustainability, meaning an idea that recognizes responsibility for environmental, economic and/or social outcomes
- Idea must apply to Student Housing
- Think positive impact!
To submit an idea
- Email sustainablehousing@ucdavis.edu
- Include:
- your first and last name, and contact email
- description of your idea, including proposed implementation process and,
- how it relates to being more sustainable: the more detailed your idea, the more likely it can be implemented.
- Review a list of frequently suggested ideas
After submittal
You will receive a receipt of submittal and your idea will be reviewed by the Student Housing sustainability coordinator. Ideas meeting all of the requirements will be sent to a Student Housing committee for further review. The winner of the Positive Impact Initiative will be announced after May 14, 2010.
Awards
- One grand prize, to be determined, for the "ultimate" idea
- Positive Impact pin (while supplies last) for each individual who submits an idea that meets the requirements