Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Office of Sustinabiltiy - No Impact Project Week Events!


No Impact Kick Off Event! View selected clips of the No Impact Movie and network with other students on how to lessen your impact on the environment. The Office of Sustainability will be on hand to answer your questions and get you started on the right path. Monday, October 24th at 6:30p.m @Music Building Room 217


Monday: Consumption Challenge
The “Story of Stuff” video will the shared with students. Information will be provided to students about reducing purchase, buying handmade, local, and low-packaged goods. Students will also be able to participate in a mug and book exchange. Any leftover mugs and books will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Location: College Ave, near the EUC sidewalk
Time 10a.m. to 3p.m.

Tuesday: Transportation Challenge
The Parking and Campus Access Office will be providing programming on low-impact methods of transportation available to students.

Location: College Ave, near the EUC sidewalk
Time 10a.m. to 2p.m.


Wednesday: Food Challenge
Healthy recipes made with local food will be featured at tabling activity in the EUC. Also, information will be shared with students about foods with the lowest carbon footprint.

Location: Inside the EUC
Time: 10a.m. to 3p.m.

****A camera will be set up at Campus Sustainability events on Walker Circle for students to record testimonials about their No Impact experience**** 10am to 3pm****

Thursday: Energy Challenge
The Triad Student Energy Alliance (founding chapter at UNCG) will host an energy triathlon event!

1. Vampire Energy Slaying
2. Clean Energy and Conservation letter writing and petition
3. Energy Jeopardy game

Participate in 1 event and have your name entered to win a small energy-related goodie bag.
Participate in 2 events and have your name entered to an energy related prize.
Participate in 3 events and have your name entered to win the energy prize package.

www.triadstudentenergyalliance.wordpress.com

  • Energy Jeopardy 9-11a.m. Azalea Room
  • Green Dorm Audits 2-3:30pm
  • Vampire Energy Slaying 5-7pm (meet in front of Music Building)

Friday: Water Challenge
A water taste test will be to see if students can tell the difference between tap water and bottled water. Information about the issues surrounding water will be shared with students as well.

Location: College Ave, near the EUC sidewalk
Time 10a.m. to 3p.m.

****A camera will be set up at this event for students to record testimonials about their No Impact experience**** 10am to 3pm****

From Jessica Trotman, Sustainability Education & Outreach Specialist
UNCG Office of Sustainability jgtrotma@uncg.edu 336-334-3664
www.uncg.edu/fac/sustainability
www.uncgsustainability.wordpress.com

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