How Colleges Are Going Green

Winston-Salem State University Launches 1st Generation Green/Earth Day Festival

In response to the UNC Tomorrow Initiative, Winston-Salem State University, one of its 17 constituent institutions,will launch its first Generation Green/Earth Day Festival, April 20-22, 2009. With a focus on the 3R's-reduce, reuse and recycle, the three day event will include environmentally-friendly edutainment including a 'Spring to Green' fashion show, Trash-2-Treasure art contest, a 'Snack and a Movie' film fest, e-workshops and more. As a historically, black university, we are committed to protecting our legacy for future generations through sustainability and reductions in energy use. A Green Career Fair will be presented in the fall.

The Greening of U.S. Colleges

I'm glad to read that colleges are becoming more eco-friendly from the types of dormitories the use to house students to what kinds of food is served...

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Why eat meat when tofu will do?

Were the federal government, through the consent of the governed, of course, to ban the production of animals for slaughter, a significant number of problems would disappear. As any certified authority on the subject will assure you, the human body does not require "meat" for sustenance and good health. I think. Thank you.

The American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment

Many of the schools mentioned in this post are signatories to the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). A president led initiative and a high-visibility effort to address global warming by garnering institutional commitments to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions, and to accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher education to equip society to re-stabilize the earth’s climate. Many of the greening efforts being taken by the higher education sector are the result of this initiative. As of today 565 institutions, representing all 50 States, and more than 4.6 million students have committed to climate neutrality. For more information and to see if your school is a signatory visit http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/index.php

Lower on the Food Chain in Dining Halls

It's great to see colleges using more organic and local food in their dining halls. It's worth noting that many are also cutting animal product use to reduce CO2e emissions, water use, and conserve land. Bon Appetit Food Management Company has done this in their college dining halls, and this past Earth Day Sodexo worked with the PB&J Campaign to promote plant-based meals on its Southeast Campuses, including at Emory University.