CF Prepares Launch at Cal State Fullerton

Campus Footprint has recently teamed up with a group of students from Cal State Fullerton's Society for Advancement of Management ("SAM") in order to advance entrepreneurship and sustainability at CSUF. Current SAM President Roland Bassily has grown SAM to be the premier business organization at Fullerton and was instrumental in spearheading the new partnership.

CSUF Campus Footprint will be the only organization of its kind at Fullerton and will focus on reducing costs and carbon emissions of the community through an array of simple eco-solutions including electric-hybrid bikes, filtered water bottles and low-flow shower heads.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of establishing a CF partnership at your campus.

Campus Footprint Featured at Stanford University

This month, Campus Footprint was selected as a case study for the prestigeous RealAcad Venture Management Program at Stanford University. The team included experts in venture capital, successful entrepreneurs and consultants from McKinsey, Bain and BCG.

The results are Campus Footprint is coming to a campus near you! CF will be launching programs at six new campuses in the LA area this fall. Check out the CF website for new product lines that reduce both costs and emissions.

Quietly Going Green

It seems like everyone is going "green" these days. Each day we're bombarded with new information about recycling, global warming, renewable energy sources and other ways to save our planet. The word "green" has become so significant, in fact, that Corporate America has designed multi-million dollar advertising campaigns to emphasize ways in which our nation's largest companies are adopting green practices. Everywhere we turn, we're reminded that "green is good", right?

According to a recent article I read in BusinessWeek magazine (June 22, 2009 edition), not all companies benefit from jumping on the green train. In fact, Nike is one of them. The article mentions that Nike's customers buy shoes which make them feel fast, slick and hip--not eco-friendly. And while you'd think this would give Nike the perfect excuse not to take environmentally-friendly business measures--that's absolutely not the case! Nike continues to innovate with green solutions, which includes using recyclable materials in their new Air Jordan.

I applaud Nike's green efforts--especially in light of the fact that doing so won't directly pad its bottom line. Know of any other companies that are "quietly going green"?

FREE summer events in Los Angeles!

One of the fundamental values of Campus Footprint is its commitment to community. We recognize that sustainable, positive change to our environment takes small efforts by everyone--and all of us working together to leave our planet in tip-top shape for generations to come.

While Campus Footprint focuses much of its energy on bringing campus communities together in an effort to reduce our carbon footprint--it's important to recognize that so many other notable organizations are committed to their communities, as well!

Thank you, Target, for your commitment and community-focus. Your generosity will bring countless residents from all over Los Angeles together this summer to celebrate the arts and share time with family and friends.

CLICK HERE for a detailed look at how Target is giving back to the Los Angeles community this summer.

Fan Appreciation One-Day eBike Blowout!

I know it's been awhile since we posted...Campus Footprint has been growing exponentially!

Our team convened over the weekend (Yes, we’ve been working weekends, too!). In a casual conversation we discovered that with all the bike-commuting we’ve been doing just since the beginning of June, our small, humble team has already saved about 500 miles in car travel…which equates to about $350 in cost-savings.

It’s funny—if you thought we were a passionate, excited group to work with before…you’d probably laugh if you met us now. This one simple discovery has now made us look like a bunch of “Energizer Bunnies”, each with a triple-shot of espresso in hand. Ha.

With gas prices on the rise….literally almost 10 cents per gallon this weekend…we realized that our mission couldn’t be more timely or relevant. Our simple, eco-friendly solutions are making a huge impact on the lives of those who join the movement.

With Father’s Day just around the corner and a new shipment of bikes on the way to us later this week, our team decided to put together a “One-Day Sale” for all of you—our closest friends. So……this is an experiment….our first-ever, “Campus Footprint, Fan Appreciation One-Day eBike Blowout”. Here are the details:

• All eBikes sold today, before midnight tonight, come with an exclusive 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee!
• Today only (before midnight tonight), we’re offering a few of our “Demo” eBikes to our friends at a significant price discount—you’ll save almost $400 on each bike purchase!
• Anyone who buys an eBike today (before midnight tonight), will be entered into a drawing for a FREE 2-night hotel stay in the city of his/her choice*! More than one eBike purchase = more than one entry into the drawing!
• Anyone who refers a friend for an eBike purchase today (before midnight tonight), will also be entered into this drawing!

This is an exclusive ONE-DAY sale. We are so thankful for you, your enthusiasm and your support of Campus Footprint…and we want to reward you for helping us make such an impact on so many people’s lives so far!

Spread the word! And, Happy Shopping!

Whittier College CF team gets paid!

Just three short weeks after CampusFootprint's official launch, the CF team at Whittier College, made up of six business students - Jeff DeBarr, Andrew Diaz, Steven Olvera, Raymond Preciado, Denitsa Toneva and Sherise Varga, earned their first revenue check totaling nearly $900!

CampusFootprint also presented Elizabeth Robison, VP of Advancement at Whittier College, with a check to fund initiatives that reduce the school's carbon footprint.

We are creating REAL results-helping people make money, learn entrepreneurial skills and develop carbon-zero campuses. Click here to learn more about how to become a CampusFootprint rep or establish CF at your school.

eBike Challenge Volume III

Check out these recent eBike challenge riders!

CampusFootprint hits the Greenway Trail!

Footprinters - Denni, Jeff and Nick hit the Greenway Trail in Whittier over the weekend looking to experience a little zen.

Business is Hatching at Whittier College

Our good friend, Ryan Carter, a staff writer for the San Gabriel Valley News group, made CampusFootprint and the Business Incubator program at Whittier College the featured story in the 'Business' section of the Pasadena Star News and half a dozen other papers in the SGVN family.

Read up more on the story at http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_12254155

E-bikes Coming Into Their Own

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - "The e-Bike was an excellent seller for the Dutch bike market in 2008. In the other main European bike market, Germany, electric bicycles also gained momentum. Many other European E-bike companies are gaining momentum as well.

According to the Dutch industry organizations RAI and BOVAG, the number of e-Bikes sold in 2008 rose to about..."

Read more at http://tinyurl.com/cgt9gh

Whittier College Launch at the World Eats & Beats Festival - Saturday, April 25th 1-6pm

Many of you have been supporting and following us for many months now. We SO appreciate your support and we're proud to say that we are finally ready to launch this puppy!

Come out and see us at Whittier College this Saturday from 1-6pm at the World Eats & Beats Festival. It's sure to be a GREAT time with music, food, art and of course (drum roll please)...a whole fleet of our new eBikes ready to ride. We'll also have some of our new Campus Footprint tees made from 100% cotton.

Hope to see you there and thanks again for all your support.

Campus Footprint in the Press

Students Biking for the Environment

"La Mirada High School celebrated their fifth annual Energy/Earth day as Campus Footprint, a Whittier College business start up company introduced their electric bikes to students at La Mirada High School in La Mirada, Calif. Wednesday morning, April 22, 2009..."

Check out more of this GREAT article published in Thursday's edition of the Whittier Daily News - http://www.whittierdailynews.com/ci_12202206

Happy Earth Day!

Campus Footprint heads to Vanguard University of Southern California

After witnessing a VERY impressive performance in Hollywood, CA a few weeks ago by the Vanguard University SIFE team (Students In Free Enterprise), CF was invited to come to the Vanguard campus in Costa Mesa.

Vanguard was a terrific host and once the eBikes were pulled out for demos - the party REALLY began.

Health & Wellness = Sunshine + eBikes

Set up across from the "beer goggle" obstacle course, the Campus Footprint team handed out organic cinch sacs to those who took the eBike challenge. James Lott, Freshman class president, was the lucky winner of an "eBike for a day" drawing.

The event was flush with Penn Society members thanks to Andrew Diaz. Denni Toneva - Campus Footprint PR guru, gave a great shotout to the crowd from the upper deck of the campus center, while Jeff, Steve and Luis manned the eBike test ride area.

Afterwards, Nick and Vicky did their part and donated blood. Vicky asked if she could give a double dose while Nick got light-headed and asked for a second serving of Nutter Butters.

Is the Penn mightier than the eBike??

These two guys were the first to take the eBike challenge on our new bikes at Whittier College. TC and Art are both in the Penn Society at Whittier College and new fans of the eBike cruisers. The challenge is tougher to beat than it looks. Could you keep a straight face?

TC making it look easy

Art profiling his ride

Purdue University and its Electric Tricycle

Purdue University and its Electric Tricycle

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America's Greenest Campus. How does your school rank?

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Visit the site to learn about the competition, prize money, and follow the leaderboard, view videos, pics, and more...

"Cycle to Recycle" event a big hit!

Last week we held a "pre-launch" event at Whittier College, featuring three different models of eBikes. Students, faculty and even Campus Safety turned out for the event and test rode the ebikes around the upper quad.

WC Athletic Director Rob Coleman working hard

Riders also received complimentary tote bags and refreshments. Ruben Sahagun (WC '06), now a manager with Frito-Lay, was generous enough to provide Sun-Chips for the event which are grown entirely with solar power.

Campus Safety takes a spin

CampusFootprint teamates Denni Toneva, Nick Jebejian and Vicky Coleman led the promotion and set up for the event with support from Andrew, Jeff, Luis, Raymond and Steve.

Keep your eye out for our next event at Whittier College on April 9th. Thanks for all your support!!

Charge in Seconds: Battery Technology Advances

Scientists from MIT found a tunnel-shaped lithium compund that speeds up electron transfer within the battery. This new lithium technology could mean charging everything from your iPod to electric vechicle in a matter of seconds instead of hours.

Check out more at http://tinyurl.com/coo84m

How to Green Your Campus Building

Here is a list of the ten things you can do in order to make your campus building a little more environmentally friendly http://tinyurl.com/d7eyda.

Calling all Student Entrepreneurs

VC firm Highland Capital Partners is providing up to $15k in stipends as well as incubation space in either their Menlo Park, CA or Lexington, MA offices to those accepted into this year's "Summer@Highland" entrepreneurship program.

The program is open only to enrolled graduate and undergraduate students or recent grads, but ONLY one member (of a team up to four people) has to meet this criterion.

Learn more and apply at http://tinyurl.com/b47d5a.

El Presidente takes eBike Challenge

Whittier College ASWC President and local hero Gabe Papa took our eBike challenge Friday in the lower quad. If you see Papa wondering the campus grounds, ask him how he fared.

Best Buy to Sells Brammo Electric Motorcycles

Interesting how big retailers in trouble are now offering electric vehicles. Read more at http://tinyurl.com/ag78sd

Bruin Bike Winners Are Ready to Roll

"UCLA Transportation rolled out its new Bruin Bike pilot program Wednesday, Oct. 22, handing out one free bike each to seven departments for loaner use by their staff and faculty...We're thinking maybe we should even offer electric bicycles"

Read the full monty at http://tinyurl.com/csax5r.

CampusFootprint's eBike Challenge: Part Dos!

After weeks of rain, we decided it was time to put away our umbrellas and take the eBikes for a spin in the sun. We invited a dozen or so family and close friends to come out and give the eBike challenge a go. As you can see everyone returned with grins from 'pedal-to-pedal.'

Tony Z ready to ride

Alicia posin' for the cam

Wait a tick, did she sign a waiver???

We were also able to take the new Pedego R-Trike ("reverse tricycle") for a spin. Charged up with a 46 volt battery, this baby has power! There are still a few adjustments needed however before it will be ready for official release. Just ask Vicky, who's aggressive driving almost managed to wreck the $100k prototype. Too bad we didn't get that one on film.

The new "R-Trike" prototype

Too cool for a bike??

These ladies weren't. Check to see which A-listers walk the talk and actually pedal their way to and fro http://tinyurl.com/49dhqq.

Bill Expands Federal Electric Car Tax Credit

The new legislation would increase the number of electric plug-in vehicles able to receive tax credits by expanding beyond conventional four-wheel automobiles to include three-wheel and two-wheel vehicles.

If passed, the FREEDOM Act of 2009, bill S271, would provide up to $7,500 in tax credits to consumers buying either two or three wheel electric plug-in vehicles.

Please write your Federal Representatives and ask them to pass this bill.

Write Obama:
www.change.gov/page/s/yourvision

Write Congress:
https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml

Buried in the Bailout: The Bicycle Commuter Act

More details on how the US bailout plan rewards employers who encourage employees to ride bicycles to work...including hybrid-electric bikes.

http://tinyurl.com/3tqdty

Whittier College senior finds new hope on dreary day

Good friend and soon to be NorCal resident, David Medak took the CF eBike Challenge today. He was determined to prove us wrong and was well on his way until he hit the throttle as he headed up the hill in the lower quad.

He dissapeared from my sight momentarily...and then, as if shot out of a cannon of kittens, he blew by me at 20+mph, gleefully smiling and laughing.

Glad to have you on the team, David. Your in good company! If you see David around campus, throw a peace sign and say "hey pimp daddy."

David did not want to let go of the handlebars!

CampusFootprint does some politikin'

Today, we visited Congresswoman Linda Sanchez's (D-CA) office in Cerritos, CA. Congresswoman Sanchez has been a good friend to Whittier College over the years, offering numerous students internships in her office. She was busy in Washington, but we did meet with good friend and Chief of Staff Bill Grady. The highlight of the day - Bill Grady takes the eBike challenge

Mr. Grady appears to be another victim of the eBike challenge - Just look at that smile!

Did your campus make the Green Rating Honor Roll?

"Among 10,300 college applicants and parents of applicants surveyed by The Princeton Review this year for its annual "College Hopes & Worries Survey," 63% of respondents overall said they would value having information about a college's commitment to the environment. Among that cohort, 23% overall said such information would "strongly" or "very much" impact their/their child's decision to apply to or attend the school, with a higher percentage of students (24%) than parents (18%) expressing this opinion.

Did your school make the Green Rating Honor Roll? Click here to find out http://tinyurl.com/bfpt75.

San Francisco Installs "Smart" EV Charging Stations

A interesting article on how SF is continuing to "green" their city by installing charging stations for electric vehicles. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/bsnuxx.

Students at UCLA passed The Green Initiative Fund

Looking for support for your campus-based environmental initiative? Check out the support students are getting at UCLA and other schools who have created 'green funds.'

http://tinyurl.com/bmpyej

What Impact is Your Campus Making on the Environment?

What impact is your campus making on the environment? Click here to find out http://acupcc.aashe.org/.

Did you know???
...the number one source of carbon emissions for many campuses in the US is the commuting of faculty, staff and students.

CampusFootprint is a company committed to 'greening' campuses worldwide - www.campusfootprint.com. Check back for details on our March product launch and to find out how you can take the CampusFootprint "eBike challenge."

First Annual eBike .500

We recently put the new CampusFootprint eBikes to the test at the design facility in Irvine. TJ Wilk, Nick Jebejian and CF Co-Founder Nash Ream raced the men's and women's prototypes around the half-mile block. Deni T. was nice enough to serve as our starter.

TJ took the early lead, pushing the men's cruiser to upwards of 30 mph, when Nash, who was proudly sporting the white/mint green women's cruiser, made a move on the inside. Around the final turn, Nick and TJ pulled ahead by an ebike's length. TJ ended up winning by a tire, proudly becoming the 1st eBike race champ.

Deni strikin' a pose.

It must have been the shoes!

College Leaders Push for Carbon Neutrality

College campuses are taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint, check it out http://tinyurl.com/2gezyv

Sanyo’s solar-powered e bike charging station

If you build the green infrastructure they will come…
Sanyo has announced that they are setting up a “solar bicycle parking lot” at the Tokushima Prefectural Government Office in Japan to test its solar cells and rechargeable batteries. The off-grid, sustainable parking station should be operational by March 2009.

The combination of solar panels and Li-ion battery storage will make it possible to charge electric bicycles without using a commercial power supply even at night or on rainy days.