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Integrating Sustainable Practices into Ground Based Space Facilities
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More than Launch Pads
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Mega-Scale Benefits
Meso-Scale Benefits
Micro-Scale Benefits
NASA’s Sustainability Plan (SSPP)
Key Performance Goals• Increase energy efficiency….• GHG inventories and
reduction…• Leverage green acquisition…• Minimize waste…….• Support communities….• Raise employee awareness……
Climate Adaptation = Risk Management
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Adapting to Sea Level Rise
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GHG Mitigation-- Strategic Elements
Reduce GHG Emissions• Increase energy efficiency• Increase renewable &
alternative energy • Decrease fleet petroleum use• Increase the percentage of
green buildings
Increasing Energy Efficiency
Capacity Management
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Efficient HVAC Systems
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Space Coast Solar Energy Center
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NASA Goddard Landfill Gas
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NASA Langley Waste to Energy
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Alternative Fuel Vehicles
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Green Buildings
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Ames Sustainability Base
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Langley LEED Platinum
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KSC Propellants North
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NASA and US Agency Approach
Executive Order 13514• “Federal Leadership in
Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance”
• Focused on eco-efficiencies • environmental and economic
• Limited social focus
ESA and Sustainable Development
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• “…is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”
• It requires that we see the world as a system –a system that connects space and a system that connects time.
Sustainable Development
Systems Thinking
Over Space:• North American air pollution
– affects air quality in Asia• Argentina pesticide applications
– affects fisheries off Australia
Over Time:• Mid-1900’s farming practices
– impact agriculture today• Economic policies endorsed
today– impact poverty in the future
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Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)
ESA Key Issues and Challenges
• Build our future• Improve daily life• Live safely• Protect the environment• Stimulate our need for knowledge• Boost economic growth
GRI Reveals Social Benefits
“The actual impact of space on Europe’s economy (multiplier effect) is six times greater than the annual € 5 billion turnover”
“The overall vision for ESA’s Earth observation activities is to play a central role in developing the global capacity to understand our planet, predict change and mitigate the negative effects of climate change……”
Comparison of Sustainable Approaches
Increased Funding for Missions
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Avoid Costs and Generate Revenue
50% Recyclable Cardboard
24% Recyclable Plastic
10% Organic Waste
16% Landfill
Nasa.govFY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011
$0
$5,000,000
$10,000,000
$15,000,000
$20,000,000
$25,000,000
$30,000,000
$3,494,763
$8,597,638$10,968,530
$16,139,153
$23,371,984
$502,106
$1,020,293
$2,047,752
$2,642,183
$3,494,763
$9,099,743
$11,988,823
$18,186,905
$26,014,167
Identified Solid Waste Cost Avoidance
Recycling revenue
Year
Cum
ulat
ive
Retu
rn ($
)Avoid Costs and Generate Revenue
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Natural Resource Stewardship for the Public Good
Indoor Air Quality & Performance
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Climate Action & Increased Revenue
Nasa.gov2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015$0.0
$0.5
$1.0
$1.5
$2.0
$2.5
$0.09 Million
$0.29 Million
$0.53 Million
$1.02 Million
$1.58 Million
$2.15 MillionSMP 11 - Pest Management
SMP 10 - Green Purchasing
SMP 9 - Hazardous Materials
SMP 8 - Water Consumption
SMP 7 - Paper Reduction
Year
Responsible Use of Available Resources
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Integrate Sustainability into Operations
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