I went to a small university in Indiana at a time when “being green” meant being a “hippie” and growing your own vegetables. Obviously, that small university did nothing towards encouraging its students to “be green!”
Last week I received a large post card from that university telling how they are reducing their carbon footprint.
1. Their newest residence hall is constructed with autoclaved aerated concrete block. This is a “green” product made from recycled material. It is also energy-efficient, fire-resistant, and sound dampening.
2. The school’s application forms have gone from three sheets of paper to two.
3. Several professors use a “paperless” classroom. Electronic drop boxes are used for turning in assignments.
4. Single stream recycling containers have been placed all over campus. These have the capacity for 8 cubic yards of materials per container. Wow! That’s a lot of recycling.
5. The Office of Alumni Relations has committed to reducing the amount of paper used in mailings. it has asked each of us to sign up online to receive information electronically.
A small college where I live is committed to having a green campus. Not only that, but they teach sustainability as part of being a student. They have an EcoDorm and supplies are purchased locally as much as possible. The students graduating from this small college will forever be reteaching sustainability as it will be a part of who they are.
What is your university doing? Why not find out? Perhaps they are farther along this road than you think, or maybe they need a little prodding from their alumni. So check their site – give them a call – find out what is happening on campus to make them more sustainable.
Thanks for reading. I’m off to sign up for electronic info at my alumni office! Why don’t you do the same?
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