{"589324":{"#nid":"589324","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Think Beyond Today \u2013 Share your Vision for a Sustainable Georgia Tech","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe inaugural \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.sustain.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/strategic_plan_031017.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStrategic Plan for Sustainable Practice\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E lays out the long-term vision and goals that will guide sustainability efforts on campus for the next 10 years. This effort will reinforce and grow Georgia Tech\u0026lsquo;s leadership, excellence, and performance in the field of sustainability by addressing the following critical areas:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EEnergy and emissions\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EWater resource use\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EMaterials management\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBuilt environment\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003ECommunity engagement\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;We are excited about this next step of sustainability at Tech,\u0026rdquo; says Anne Rogers, associate director of the Office of Campus Sustainability. \u0026ldquo;Our goal is that the sustainable choice on campus will be the easiest choice for our students, faculty, and staff. This milestone plan will be our roadmap to elevate our already-existing sustainable principles, programs, and projects into an intentional campuswide commitment, and accelerate our aspirations moving forward.\u0026rdquo;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe office wants feedback on this plan. So, to engage the campus community, it will host an Open House on \u003Cstrong\u003EWednesday, April 5,\u003C\/strong\u003E from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Bill Moore Student Success Center in the President\u0026rsquo;s Suites. There will be discussion about the \u003Cem\u003EStrategic Plan for Sustainable Practice\u003C\/em\u003E, and Steve Swant, executive vice president for Administration \u0026amp; Finance, will be on hand to discuss Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s commitment to sustainability. Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions, share thoughts, and engage in activities such as recording a video message and creating a campus wish list for sustainability. Those interested in attending should RSVP \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/open-house-strategic-plan-for-sustainable-practice-tickets-32885022989\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStaff, faculty, and students are also invited to share their input on the \u003Cem\u003EStrategic Plan for Sustainable Practice\u003C\/em\u003E by completing \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe5\/form\/SV_1Rl4dRhUZfk5kjz\u0022\u003Ea short survey\u003C\/a\u003E. The survey deadline is \u003Cstrong\u003EApril 21\u003C\/strong\u003E. All survey participants will be entered into a raffle to win prizes from the Office of Campus Sustainability.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about Georgia Tech\u0026rsquo;s sustainable practices and how you can get involved, visit the Office of Campus Sustainability website at \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/sustain.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Esustain.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EThe inaugural \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.sustain.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/strategic_plan_031017.pdf\u0022\u003E\u003Cem\u003EStrategic Plan for Sustainable Practice\u003C\/em\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E lays out the long-term vision and goals that will guide sustainability efforts on campus for the next 10 years.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The inaugural Strategic Plan for Sustainable Practice lays out the long-term vision and goals that will guide sustainability efforts on campus for the next 10 years. 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