Among SSAFE’s most valuable resources are our case studies, which showcase best practices and lessons learned from chapter communities. You are invited to browse the library below, where case studies are organized by category and can be easily searched to help you find the most relevant examples for your needs.
For SSAFE members, a downloadable case study template is available below the library to support the creation and sharing of new contributions.
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Case Study: Sustainable Food Program at Wake Robin
Mission: To foster a realistic awareness of how our eating at Wake Robin impacts the climate and to support the community’s movement toward more sustainable options and food choices. We…
Case Study: RiverWoods Durham No-Idle Policy
About the RWD No-Idle Policy Case Study: Unnecessary idling is a major environmental concern. In the U.S., it wastes an estimated 6 billion gallons of fuel each year and produces…
Case Study: RiverWoods Durham Resident Trash Facilitators
About the RWD Resident Trash Facilitator Case Study: When we began the Sustainability movement at RWD, our first priority was to improve the extent of recycling. Our Head of Dining…
Case Study: A Nascent Green Fund’s Development
About the Green Fund: The Green Fund is established as a mechanism to fund projects at Wake Robin that will mitigate climate change. As a dedicated Wake Robin account it is…
Case Study: Junk Mail Parties to Reduce Waste
Junk mail’s impact on the climate: Consider the ecological impact of all that junk mail with these facts from the New York University School of Law about junk mail and…
Case Study: Plastic Free July
Summary: Throughout the month of July 2024, we used several methods to encourage residents to reduce their use of single-use plastic products. This project can be implemented by one or…
Case Study: Countersett Court Landscape Renovation
Summary: The Countersett project attempts to change the 50-year-old landscape of one of the neighborhood courtyards at Kendal at Longwood into a model for our larger community in its second…
Case Study: Collington Peak Energy Use Pilot
Summary: Conduct a pilot program to engage Independent Living residents in reduced energy use during the hottest summer months of 2023 and target the days and hours when our regional…
Case Study: Collington Campus Carbon Footprint Calculations
Summary: Collington has set up the Environmental Protection Agency’s Portfolio Manager (software used to calculate a carbon footprint) to provide both a benchmark and ongoing tools to measure Collington’s residential…
Case Study: Monthly Climate/Sustainability Film Series
Summary: A monthly series of environmental films was established at Collington, a senior living community, drawing a large attendance. There has existed a feeling among many Collington residents that not…
Case Study: Lawn Care Equipment Case Study
A study by residents of electric alternatives to gasoline-powered string trimmers led to the purchase of battery-powered equivalents, as well as battery-powered leaf blowers and, eventually, an autonomous battery-powered lawn…
Case Study: Energy Audit at Hanover
Summary: In early 2021, a small group of Kendal at Hanover (KaH) residents, recognizing the energy audit as the vital first step on the road to carbon neutral building operations,…
CASE STUDY TEMPLATE
Some of the most valuable resources SSAFE offers are our case studies, which highlight best practices and lessons learned from SSAFE chapter communities.
SSAFE chapter members: Your experiences and insights could greatly benefit other chapters and the wider senior living community. We invite you to contribute by downloading the SSAFE Case Study Template below. The download includes submission instructions and contact details. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us for more information.
