Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Evolving and Implementing Energy Recovering Strategy from Food Wastes at Jawahar Navodaya Vidhyalaya (JNV) Fostering Campus Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Project Site -- 3 Current Management Practices -- 4 Waste Audit -- 5 Background and Features of the ``ABCD-Hybrid Plant'' -- 6 Benefits -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 2 The Charter of Todi and the Strategy of Education for a Sustainable Management and Promotion of Territory -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Vision of Perugia University to Promote Sustainable Development Strategy -- 3 Sustainable Development: Output of Political Strategy Toward the Culture of All People and Nations -- 4 The A.M.A.R. Project -- 5 The Charter of TODI -- 5.1 An Operational Implementation of the Strategy of Sustainable Development and Fight Against Poverty in the World -- 5.2 Essential ``NEW RENAISSANCE'' -- 5.3 Emphasize and Reach the TRADI-OVATION -- 5.4 A Society Able to Think but Particularly to Act -- 5.5 The Friendly Use of Innovation Communication Technology -- 5.6 The Quadrangle of Words of the TODI Charter -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Overview of Natural Stones as an Energy Efficient and Climate Responsive Material Choice for Green Buildings -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Important Properties of Natural Stones -- 2.1 Thermal Properties -- 2.2 Mechanical Properties -- 2.3 Chemical Properties -- 2.4 Energy Efficiency Dimension of Natural Stones -- 3 The Question of Sustainability -- How Natural Stones Can Answer Your Queries? -- 3.1 Use of Natural Stones in Green Buildings -- 3.2 Vernacular Architecture and Natural Stones -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 4 The Role of Higher Educational Institutions and Other Training Organizations to Promote Renewable Energy in India -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Renewable Energy Scenario in India. , 2.1 Renewable Energy Potentials -- 3 Challenges and Drivers of Renewable Energy Sector for India -- 4 Role of HEIs and Other Organizations to Promote and Develop Renewable Energy in India -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Flag-Shipping `Indicators' for Green-Campus Transitions and Sustainability: A Case-Study of Learner-Centered Projects at Loyola, Secunderabad -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction and Background -- 2 Vision-Mission Statement of LA and Eco-centric Learner-Centered Projects -- 3 Flag-Shipping Learner-Centered Projects for Green Campus Transitions and Sustainability -- 4 `Participatory Tool-Box' for Human Dimensions of Eco-Campus Transitions and Sustainability -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Green Transport Solutions for Developing Cities: A Case Study of Nairobi, Kenya -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nairobi Transport Systems -- 3 Current Improvements on the Nairobi Transport System -- 3.1 Road Expansion and Upgrading -- 3.2 Light Train Systems -- 3.3 Non-motorized Transport (NMTs) -- 4 Green Transport Solutions for Nairobi City -- 4.1 Bus Rapid Transport System -- 4.2 Integrated City Development Plan -- 4.3 Improved Non-motorized Transport (NMT) Infrastructure -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 7 National University's Integrated Approach Towards Sustainable-Green Campus: Leadership, Curriculum, and Outreach -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Green Campus Leadership -- 2.1 Building and Business Sustainable Operations -- 2.1.1 Building Operations -- 2.2 eWaste Management---Computer Recycling -- 2.3 Business Operations -- 2.3.1 Office Cleaning -- 2.3.2 Sustainable Supply Chain Partnership -- 2.3.3 Data Center Operations Consolidation -- 2.4 Building Operations -- 3 Curriculum and Research -- 4 Community and Outreach -- 4.1 Computer Donations -- 4.2 National University's Eco-Fair -- 4.3 Sustainability Workshops by Faculty -- 5 Conclusion. , Acknowledgments -- References -- 8 Food Waste Prevention and Management in Higher Education -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Aim of This Study -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Findings -- 4.1 Internal Food Waste Handling -- 4.2 External Food Waste Handling -- 4.3 General Findings on Food Waste -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions -- 7 Recommendations -- 7.1 Conducting a Baseline Audit -- 7.2 Food Waste Recording -- 7.3 Kitchen Staff Training and Motivation -- 7.4 Portion Control -- 7.5 Feedback from Customers -- 7.6 Education Drives (Aiming at Behaviour Change) -- 7.7 Infrastructural Support -- 7.8 Food Re-use Options -- 7.9 Packaging Waste Reduction -- 7.10 Food Waste Management Options -- References -- 9 Renewable Energy on Campus at the University of Wyoming -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The School of Energy Resources -- 2.1 Carbon Sequestration -- 2.2 The Wind Energy Research Center (WERC) -- 2.3 The Center for Photoconversion and Catalysis (CPAC) -- 3 Renewable Energy Infrastructure at the University of Wyoming -- 3.1 Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources -- 3.2 Visual Arts Facility -- 3.3 SER Building (Energy Innovation Center) -- 3.4 Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center -- 3.5 Photovoltaic Power Plant at Field House -- 3.6 Solar Energy for Outreach -- 3.7 Courses Available -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 10 BIOTECTURE---A New Framework to Approach Buildings and Structures for Green Campus Design -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods of Arbour Construction -- 3 Instant Tree Shaping -- 4 Aeroponic Culture -- 5 Gradual Tree Shaping -- 6 Fab Tree Hab or Prototype Homes: A Case Study -- 7 Selection of Species -- 8 Applications -- 9 Building Structure and Skins -- 10 High Population Areas -- 11 Pollution Intensive Areas -- 12 Energy Intensive Buildings -- 13 Sustainability -- 14 Green Buildings -- 15 Environmental Protection. , 16 Viability Analysis -- 17 Conclusions -- References -- 11 Strategies for Sustainable Development of Wetland Resources: Lake Ousteri, Puducherry -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Wetlands as Water Resources: Challenges and Concerns -- 3 Objectives of the Study -- 4 Methodology -- 5 Lake Ousteri at a Glance -- 6 Some of the Findings of the Study -- 7 Shift from Obligation to Strategy Towards Sustainable Development -- 8 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 12 Developing Pondicherry University Silver Jubilee Campus as ``Solar Campus'' -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Assessment of Energy Demand -- 3 Water Use -- 4 Waste Generated -- 5 Energy Consumption by Type of Energy Source -- 6 Energy Consumption by Appliances -- 7 Future Loads -- 8 Suggested Energy Conservation Measures -- 9 Renewable Energy Planning (Stapleton and Neill 2012)`Stapleton (2012)' has been changed to `Stapleton and Neill (2012)' so that this citation matches the list. -- 10 Potential Renewable Energy Projects -- 11 Annual Energy Savings Target -- 12 Annual GHG Reduction Target -- 13 Project Cost and Sharing of Budget -- 14 Cost Benefit Analysis -- 15 Renewable Energy Certificates -- 16 Future Renewable Energy Projects -- References -- 13 University, County Government and Community Partnership for Wetland Conservation and Ecotourism Development on the Shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Concept of Sustainable Development -- 3 Rationale for Partnership Among Higher Educational Institutions -- 4 Conservation of Wetlands on the Shores of Lake Victoria -- 5 Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism -- 6 Study Sites -- 7 Major Achievements So Far -- 7.1 Joint Workshops -- 7.2 Training of Ph.D. and Master's Candidates -- 7.3 Reality Studios -- 7.4 Knowledge Co-production -- 7.5 Promotion of Beach Tourism. , 7.6 Green Campus Initiative at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology -- 8 Potential for Wetland Ecotourism -- 9 Anthropogenic Threats to Dunga and Kanyaboli Wetland Ecosystems -- 10 Institutional Interface for Wetland Conservation and Ecotourism Development -- 11 Conclusions -- References -- 14 Advancing a Culture of Sustainability at the University of Michigan -- Abstract -- 1 Background -- 2 The Sustainability Cultural Indicators Program -- 3 Preliminary Results -- 3.1 Knowledge Questions -- 3.2 Behavior Questions -- 3.3 Disposition Questions -- 3.4 Other Types of Questions -- 4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 15 Energy Efficiency in the Adoption of Renewable Energies in Schools -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Energy Efficiency in Brazil -- 4 Analyses and Interventions -- 4.1 Bioclimatic Architecture for the Climate Zone of Rancho Queimado and Taquaras -- 4.2 Analysis for the Bioclimatic Design of Roberto Schütz School -- 4.3 Lighting Requirements for Classrooms as Established by the Regulations -- 4.4 Survey of the Lighting Levels in the Classrooms of Roberto Schütz School -- 4.5 Solar Water Heating System -- 5 Proposals and Conclusions -- References -- 16 Integrated Land Use Development for Green Campus -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Concept of Sustainable Development -- 3 Why Universities? -- 4 Focus of Study -- 5 Integrated Land Use Development -- 6 The University Campus -- 7 Case Studies -- 8 Case Study 1: Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai -- 9 Case Study 2: National Institute of Technology, Trichy -- 10 Case Study 3: Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur -- 11 Conclusion -- References -- 17 Evaluation of Current Laboratory Waste Management: A Step Towards Green Campus at Amirkabir University of Technology -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction. , 1.1 Description of Study Area.

Note: Description based upon print version of record , Evolving and Implementing Energy Recovering Strategy from Food wastes at Jawahar Navodaya Vidhyalaya (JNV) for Fostering Campus SustainabilityThe Charter of Todi and the Strategy of Education for a Sustainable Management and Promotion of Territory -- Overview of Natural Stones as an Energy Efficient and Climate Responsive Material Choice for Green Buildings -- The Role of Higher Educational Institutions and Other Training Organizations to Promote Renewable Energy in India -- Flag-shipping ‘indicators’ for green-campus transitions and sustainability: A Case Study of Learner-centered projects at Loyola Secunderabad -- Green Transport Solutions for Developing Cities: A Case Study of Nairobi, Kenya -- Food Waste Prevention and Management in Higher Education -- Renewable Energy on Campus at the University of Wyoming -- Strategies for Sustainable Development of Wet Land Resources: Lake Ousteri, Puducherry -- Integrated Land Use Development for Green Campus -- Gujarat Vidyapith: On the Way to Greening of the University -- Food Production as an Integrating Context for Campus Sustainability -- Campus Greening: Why it is Worthy it.            .