Members of the DePauw Environmental Policy Project–Anthony Baratta, Beth Lunik, Craig Melancon, and Tiffany Nichols–wrote an op-ed in the Indianapolis Star detailing the importance of mass transit opportunities, published on July 2nd.
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The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics, located in DePauw’s Nature Park, became the first building in the state of Indiana to receive a Gold certification for LEED (Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design) this month. The institute, which opened early this year, was designed as a home for discussion and symposia on ethical issues that need addressed.
Read more in DePauw News.
For the first time, 4 DePauw Residence Halls (Mason, Lucy, Bishop Roberts, and Longden) were pitted against each other to see who could use the least amount of electrical energy and water in April 2008. Administrators and Environmental Club officers hope to expand this project to a semester-length for next year.
Mason Hall was the winner, and collectively, they saved 24,100 kwh of electricity ($1205) and 212,651 gallons of water when compared to the records of that month in 2007. There were also several letters to the editor sent in to The DePauw to encourage participation. Great job guys!
Read an editorial from The DePauw (4/8), as well as a news announcement on the efforts!.
After spring break, DePauw campus dining increased use of reusable plates and silverware and introduces composting at the hub. Read more about it in an article in today’s issue of The DePauw.
Check out these links to see how the DePauw campus and the Greater Greencastle Community are taking collective action to make their “home” more sustainable economically and environmentally…
DePauw Website News, “Professor Jennifer Everett Discusses Sustainability Efforts with Newspaper“
For National Day of Climate Action, Nov. 3, members of the DePauw Environmental Club gathered in academic quad to spread awareness, united with 1 Sky’s Step It Up initiative.
“The Future is Watching”: President Bottoms’ opening address to the class of 2011 noted the major environmental challenges facing the world and stressed the importance of making a difference in the world. This kicked off the 2007-2008 school year as a “Year of Sustainability” for the University.