On the AASHE website the program I found most interesting is
the Campaign for Environmental Literacy.
I think that in terms of many issues, education is part of the solution. By making sure that people are educated
about the environment and the issues surrounding it, intelligent conversations
can be had. By knowing the
components of the problem, solutions can be worked toward. I think it is very important that this
program helps work to provide funding for environmental education.
On the Sustainable Carolina website, my favorite team is the
Campus Food Team and within that category my favorite project is the Sustainability
in Campus Dining discussed in the Annual Report. I have grown up with a compost
bin in my backyard. In my mind,
composting is one of the most natural and logical things a person can do. After walking through the dining halls
and seeing all the food that is prepared, it is great to read that the
pre-consumer waste is going to composting instead of the landfill. I hate seeing food thrown away, such a
waste. I also think its fun that the compost is collected using solar powered
golf carts!
My question for Margaret Bounds would be: As more students become
interested in sustainability on campus, is there any plan to expand the amount
of garden space available in green quad? Or is there any talk of growing food
on campus for Sodexo to use?
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