So one project I'm working on is setting up events to make BU go green next year (because right now, the only thing green to them is a green tea frappuccino...and I thought I wasn't environmentally friendly, sheesh).
Katie and Kenny have already graciously helped me out, but I need everyone's help!
You guys probably interacted more with the CEC and EARTH than I did, so were there any events they did that you particularly liked? Anything that got a lot of people involved and educated at the same time? Any free stuff or handouts that really made an impact?
If you give me ideas, I will pay you in Sam Adams Boston Lager. Love you all.
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I read an article that discussed using food waste (pineapple heads, watermelon rinds, lettuce leaves, etc.) from dining halls to go towards fertilizing flowers and gardens around campus.
ReplyDeleteYou could also promote an electric car program for campus staff that drive frequently around the school. Or, you could use cooking oil as a fuel for campus-owned vehicles.
Installing solar panel systems for energy, which often are financed partly by government grants to promote green energy.
Offer students, as JMU did, an option to add a certain dollar amount to tuition per semester (something as small at $10) to purchase renewable energy.
Increase the number of recycling bins around campus to help make recycling more accessible for students.
Incorporate more lessons on environment and sustainability in classrooms and orientations.
The article goes into even more detail:
"FOOD: Campus eateries are serving locally grown foods, organic fruits and vegetables and fair-trade coffee. Seattle University composts fruits, vegetables, breads and coffee grounds. It uses the compost to fertilize campus grounds.
CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION: Universities are voluntarily seeking certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, which requires buildings to meet certain sustainable construction standards. Pacific Lutheran University's new math, business, computer science and computer engineering building received a gold rating from the council earlier this year. Construction materials include bamboo flooring, recycled carpet and wheat board. It is heated and cooled by geothermal pumps and produces no carbon emissions.
ENERGY CONSUMPTION: Universities are paying more for renewable energy generated by dams and wind farms. Western Washington University and The Evergreen State College were among the first in the state to go 100 percent green. Colleges are also exploring other energy options, such as biodiesel and solar power.
RECYCLE AND REUSE: Many universities recycle paper, aluminum, glass and plastic. They're also encouraging students to donate unwanted items instead of throwing them in the trash bin. The UW collected more than 20,000 pounds of clothes, books, cell phones and other reusable materials from students when they moved out of the dorms at the end of the academic year. The items were given to community organizations.
CLASSROOM: Students at Washington State University can major in organic farming. The UW student government earlier this year passed a "green textbook" resolution asking the university to lobby textbook publishers to produce materials with more recycled paper."
http://www.seattlepi.com/local/282232_greencampus23.html