ANDERSON UNIVERSITY

Student Led SME Projects and Measureable Outcomes – Experiences from the Sam’s Club Environmental Sustainability Challenge National Champions

Your Presenters

Danielle Atkinson Jennifer Price

Students In Free Enterprise- International Student Organization- “A Head for Business, a Heart for the World.”

What is SIFE?

2009, 2010, and 2011 Sam’s Club National Award

The Green Team

Green Sustainabilit

y

Anderson University

Sam’s Club 6463

• Purpose:

–Inspire small businesses throughout our community to advance their environmental sustainability practices while improving their financial efficiency.

• Target:

–Small-Medium Sized Businesses

Sam’s Club

Environmental Audit

Water Audit

Energy Audit (Gas and Electric Use)

Document with:- Past Energy Bills, Water Bills, Electric Bill- Return on Investment Analysis (ROI)

Comparing Past Results to Create Present Successes

Shear Transitions Hair Salon- Only Certified “Green” Hair Salon

2010-2011 Business

Insulating Water Pipes

Water Heater Jacket

Weather Stripping

Physical Changes Made

Other Physical Changes Made

Light Bulb Changes

Solar Security Lights

Biodegradable

Products

Hair Recycling

Organic

Products

15.7% reduction of the power bill in the first month

($57.95)! - Projected Savings of $695 a year!

Conserves around 695KWH’s of energy per month!1,232 saved gallons of water per month!- Approximately 10,500 gallons per year!- Projected Savings of $78 a year!

Total-$773 savings per year!Total-123% annually and 11% monthly

Return on Investment = 45% per year

Shear Transitions Quantitative Results

Past Projects

Other businesses in Simpson Place wanted “green” practices implemented by us

Problems (Opportunities in Disguise)

Questions?