Eastern continues to excel in efforts to keep campus green
Issue date: 9/29/09 Section: Opinions
We live in a society that is driven by industry and fueled by technology. The need to conserve and reduce waste will only continue to grow.
In this day and age, knowing the imperative nature of "being green" is only going to become more and more imperative, it is good to know Eastern continues to stand at the forefront of universities in this department.
In a story that appeared in Monday's edition of The Daily Eastern News, Eastern's track record and accomplishments in the field of waste conservation and reduction showed just how lucky all Eastern students are to attend such an environmentally conscious school.
From the sound of things, it doesn't appear our beloved university will slow down in these efforts anytime soon.
"Eastern's extensive environmental efforts, led by Facilities Planning and Management and backed by administrative support, was presented with the 2009 Outstanding College and University Recycling Program award by the Illinois Recycling Association," the story reported.
That is just the tip of the iceberg.
In the story, Ryan Siegel, campus energy and sustainability coordinator, said Eastern has received "grants toward enhancing energy projects from the federal Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Clean Community Foundation."
The story also said Eastern has saved itself more than $16 million - no small chunk of change, to say the least.
The fact of the matter is that, in a world with a population of more than six billion people and a country that has recently topped 300 million residents, the waste being generated is incalculable and unimaginable.
It brings great ease to the collective minds of students to know this university is not only talking about ways to help the environment or looking into methods to help the environment, but has and continues to excel in the area.
Eastern's efforts began in earnest in 1992 and 17 years later; the proof is in the pudding.
In this day and age, knowing the imperative nature of "being green" is only going to become more and more imperative, it is good to know Eastern continues to stand at the forefront of universities in this department.
In a story that appeared in Monday's edition of The Daily Eastern News, Eastern's track record and accomplishments in the field of waste conservation and reduction showed just how lucky all Eastern students are to attend such an environmentally conscious school.
From the sound of things, it doesn't appear our beloved university will slow down in these efforts anytime soon.
"Eastern's extensive environmental efforts, led by Facilities Planning and Management and backed by administrative support, was presented with the 2009 Outstanding College and University Recycling Program award by the Illinois Recycling Association," the story reported.
That is just the tip of the iceberg.
In the story, Ryan Siegel, campus energy and sustainability coordinator, said Eastern has received "grants toward enhancing energy projects from the federal Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Clean Community Foundation."
The story also said Eastern has saved itself more than $16 million - no small chunk of change, to say the least.
The fact of the matter is that, in a world with a population of more than six billion people and a country that has recently topped 300 million residents, the waste being generated is incalculable and unimaginable.
It brings great ease to the collective minds of students to know this university is not only talking about ways to help the environment or looking into methods to help the environment, but has and continues to excel in the area.
Eastern's efforts began in earnest in 1992 and 17 years later; the proof is in the pudding.
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Matt
posted 9/29/09 @ 5:35 PM CST
Thank Rep. Chapin Rose for the energy center. Without his work in the General Assembly, it wouldn't be possible.
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