Sandy Bauman

www.hsc.unt.edu

Sandy Bauman is the sustainability coordinator at UNT Health Science Center. She holds MS degree in Environmental Toxicology and Masters in Public Administration, Environmental Policy. She believes that her educational background is one of the reasons why she was selected for the sustainability coordinator position. Most of the time, Sandy says, she needs to give lots of presentations and write lots of reports on sustainability. In addition to this, she is in charge of organizing different events to educate students and faculty about sustainability. She is supposed to be knowledgeable about energy, water, waste, recycling, and much more.

Sandy defines 3 facets of sustainability, which are environment, economy, and society. She places environmental and social sustainability before economic sustainability. In her opinion, the first two have more value to society. 

The UNTHSC building, which is located in Fort Worth, has a Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) designation for achieving high results in sustainable practices. The main goals of UNTHSC are oriented toward conservation of water and energy, reduction of landfill waste, and healthier and safer environment on campus. To achieve these goals, Sandy promotes recycling on campus. She educates faculty and students how to recycle batteries and light bulbs safely. She also makes sure that all students are aware of a 20 percent parking discount for low emission and fuel efficient (LEFE) vehicles, and the benefits of a bike share program.

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I was surprised to hear that Sandy doesn’t drive a car to her work place but she commutes around the city by bus or bike. She is able to give up some comfort and convenience to help the environment and to become the example for others.