“‘The number one thing that students can do other than refusing and reducing is understanding what kind of material they are throwing away.’”
Keeping up with campus sustainability
“‘Sustainability is this huge problem that nobody knows [exactly] how to tackle, but the modules break things down into digestible issues with actionable solutions.’”
The cultural consequences of climate change
“‘My kids are growing up in a world where it snows twice a winter. That’s not the way I grew up, [but] they’re never going to know anything different.’”
Conservation on campus: Inspiring change
International conservationist Dr. Pablo Borboroglu’s lecture at Butler inspires students to educate themselves on conservation and sustainability.
BU Be Green
Students and staff alike are working towards making campus more ecologically sound for future Bulldogs.
Reduce, reuse, rewear
In the Irvington Community Room from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. students will be able to trade in unwanted clothing for other students’ clothing.
How to be sustainable in fashion: EcoReps Clothing Swap
Student organization EcoReps will hold a clothing swap Feb. 5 to combat the environmental and social damage that fast fashion poses — plus five top tips to be more sustainable.
Student organizations for social justice
These organizations are bringing awareness to suicide prevention, sexual assault and sustainability while creating a welcoming space for all students.
Composting in Residence Halls
Multimedia reporter Brook Tracy reports about how students can now compost in residence halls thanks to the EcoReps organization at Butler.