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University Housing employs a full-time sustainability coordinator who focuses on resident education in areas related to sustainability and offers valuable insight as University Housing grows and evolves its physical and staff presence on campus.
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Sustainability initiatives focus on waste reduction, energy and water conservation and engagement. Initiatives include the residence hall composting program, a year-end landfill diversion event, community gardens, and the Green Room Certification program.
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Hunker Down with Housing organizes and ensures packaging from new futons, mini fridges and appliances are properly recycled during the move-in process. Volunteers separate cardboard, plastic film and Styrofoam that go to Athens’ Center for Hard to Recycle Material.
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Student ambassadors and eco representatives, known as EcoReps, engage in educational efforts and provide guidance to housing residents.