Monday, November 8, 2010

Sustainability Fund Sponsored Projects

So now you know a bit about what the Fund is, but what student-led projects has it approved to make Oxy a more environmentally sustainable campus? Read on!

New Bike Racks near the library, Samuelson Pavilion, and Chilcott:


The FEAST student-run organic garden! Check out their blog here: http://occidental-feast.blogspot.com/ and a video about the garden here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue4jhHCUFw0
Students composting


A new bike-sharing program to promote biking on campus and around Eagle Rock: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x4NLSqOGcU


 Reusable to-go containers for the Marketplace: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQmu_-wxcNc

Kill-a-Watt energy meters, available for checkout at the library:

These devices measure the efficiency of your appliances by displaying electrical consumption by killowatt-hour. Check one out to measure your own energy consumption and log it here: http://sustainableoxy.blogspot.com/2010/03/check-out-kill-watt-to-learn-about.html.