- Beta Version Now Available -


How it Works
 

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Users initialize the ASF Paper Consumption Model

Our free, user-interactive paper consumption model can be publicly accessed via the following link: 

https://oof-baroomf.github.io/asf-app/

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02

Users select departments

OPTIONS: Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, English, World Language, Arts + Music, Business + Technology, Administration, Guidance, Health Office
Note that the minimum number of departments selected is one, although the user does not need to choose more  

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Number of faculty members in each department

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Average weekly consumption of all faculty members

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Chosen month to base consumption off of

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Users input model parameters

Click on each tab to learn more about the parameters used in calculation.

04

Model outputs yearly paper consumption estimates

Paper and ink costs given for each department of interest.

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User's consumption vs. other schools and by department

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Trees, Liters of Water, Solid Waste, CO2 emissions, Sulfur Dioxide, Air Pollutants, Organic Compounds

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Visualization of trends over time based on past inputs in the model.

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Users receive additional consumption metrics

Consumption Comparison: 

  • Other schools

  • Between departments

  • Trends over time

Environmental Impact:

  • Trees, Liters of Water, Solid Waste, CO2 emissions, Sulfur Dioxide, Air Pollutants, Organic Compounds
     

06

Model outputs recommended paper budgeting plan

Price and paper ranges given for 1) yearly consumption, 2) 10% cost reduction, 3) 25% paper usage reduction

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Users receive sustainable practice recommendations for implementation

Recommendations vary based on theie calculated sustainability level:

  1. Most fundamental recommendations, with a focus on reducing paper waste and paper usage

  2. Intermediate level, a versatile range of technological and non-technological options for combatting irresponsible paper usage 

  3. Advanced recommendations: most technology-heavy and engaged ideas for implementation at schools aiming to devote attention to paper sustainability

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