There is a lot of talk about ìgoing green” these days; however, if you want to make a difference, actions speak louder than words.
By getting involved with Greenhouse, you can work on the environmental issues you care about with other students who share your passion and concern. Greenhouse is a student organization that works to promote an ethic of sustainability on campus.† We raise the student bodyís environmental awareness, encourage lifestyle changes to lower oneís climate impact, and reduce both energy and resource consumption on campus.
Greenhouse is composed of various action committees who are in charge of exciting campus initiatives.† Current projects include reducing dining servicesí carbon footprint through low-meat meals, the creation of a community garden in downtown Wooster, removing bottled water from campus stores, making eco-friendly cleaning supplies available, creating an online rideshare network, and implementing a revolving-loan efficiency fund that will ensure future funding for campus sustainability projects.† Greenhouse frequently meets and collaborates with the administration, other student organizations, community members and national climate organizations in order to ensure that each initiative is as environmentally friendly and human friendly as possible.
Greenhouse meets every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Lowry Pit.† Everyone is welcome to attend, and we encourage you to do so if you are interested in becoming a campus leader and making lasting changes!† If you canít attend meetings, there are additional ways to be involved with Greenhouse.† The organization is responsible for many exciting events that are open to the whole student body.† One such upcoming event is EarthFest, which will take place on Earth Day (April 22) this year.† Current plans for this yearís celebration include tie-dye opportunities, jewelry making, competitions, laundry detergent making, trashcan painting and of course a pot-luck.
Stay tuned for more articles about Greenhouseís many initiatives and EarthFest events in future editions of the Voice.