Environmental Sustainability: Going Green

A Wellness Center Initiative and Strategic Goal

The Wellness Center is a sustainable facility that has active programs under way in all areas of sustainability management. We believe in meeting the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their needs.

Achievements to Date

• Eco-mill treadmills that use no electricity
• Usage of Green Seal Certified custodial products
• Actively involved in the UND recycling program
• Installed additional shades to help reduce direct sunlight
• Participate in the Recyclemania program
• Involved in organizing UND Earth Day Activities
• Nike Re-use a shoe drop off location during the month of April in celebration of Earth Day

Sustainable building construction and design

• LEED green-building principles were followed in the facility's design and construction. Environmentally-friendly decisions were made including the following:
• Site location
• Stormwater management
• Erosion and sediment control
• When possible, suppliers were chosen based on commitment to using recycled materials in their production process
• Operating multi-zone lighting control software in conjunction with occupancy sensors and photocell technology that provide lighting efficiencies
• HVAC systems were chosen to minimize energy usage
• Controlled mechanical systems through automation system that optimize equipment efficiency
• Plumbing fixtures with water-saving features

Future Goals

• Implement additional energy saving projects such as additional interior photocell controls to capture daylight harvesting opportunities
• Perform a comprehensive energy audit in order to completely understand our energy saving opportunities in partnership with UND Facilities/Energy and Sustainability
• Weather based irrigation

The Wellness Center works closely with the Council on Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability so that our goals are consistent with the University’s Climate Action Plan.