Since 2003, EQC has worked/been working on the following projects. Many of these projects need to be revitalized! To propose a project, see "how to get your project implemented":
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Bringing speakers and events to campus (Sustainable Solutions caravan, David Orr, etc.)
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Earth Day/Week programming
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Increasing organic and local food in the dining halls, working towards a
farm-to-college program
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New recycling and trash cans around campus
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Increasing awareness of recycling and what can be recycled on campus
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Institution of the Green Bikes program and its Cycles for Success campaign
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Waste awareness campaign in the dining halls
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Instituting double-sided printing in the computer labs
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Encouraging recycling in the Coop Fountain
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Coordination of and outreach for ink cartridge recycling
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Research into a battery recycling program
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Consultation with the Coop Fountain and Sagehen Cafe regarding their food choices
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Efforts to reach first-year students about environmental impacts on campus
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Use of the digester, table tents, and other outreach methods to tell people things they can do to reduce waste and consumption
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Dialogue with Grounds about overwatering and ground moisture-sensing sprinklers
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Housekeeping staff education program to ensure consistency in recycling programs
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Working with Grounds to increase the use of native and drought-resistant plants in landscaping
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Implementation of a program to lend students compact fluorescent lightbulbs
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Hosting of organic dinners, both homecooked and in the dining halls
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Trips to the Claremont farmers' market
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Conception of this website!
