UVM Eco-Reps Program Blog

Food.

2009-11-02T13:21:00.001-08:00

Using your Eco-Reps lenses, and thinking about what Melissa and Kate had to say about dining services at UVM, what was one observation you made in the last two weeks regarding food systems on campus?

Watt's up?

2009-10-12T15:10:00.001-07:00

After conducting the appliance tour in your neighbor's rooms (and hopefully your own as well) what are your observations on the use of electricity in the res halls?

I heart Recycling

2009-09-28T15:28:00.000-07:00

So by now you've all had the chance to take a look into your recycling and trash bins in your building. Any key observations? What seems to be the biggest obstacle to recycling in your building? What might we do to overcome that obstacle?

First Impressions

2009-09-14T15:27:00.001-07:00

You've now been an Eco-Rep for two weeks (or more, for those of you returning). What are the first impressions you have of your role? What are you looking forward to in this position?

Final reflections

2009-04-23T10:37:00.000-07:00

So you've now finished the year as an Eco-Rep. At our last meeting our guests asked you why you wanted to be an Eco-Rep. Thinking back on your response, how did this experience meet your expectations?

Water world

2009-03-30T14:49:00.001-07:00

What was one new thing that you learned or paid more attention to regarding water issues?

Climate Change & YOU??

2009-03-02T14:17:00.001-08:00

So what does the big picture problem of climate change mean to you? To a average UVMer? How do we even begin to bring up this issue with students? Do we need to?

Thoughts on Transportation

2009-02-10T10:46:00.000-08:00

Where there any interesting interactions as you surveyed students on transportation issues? What do you think are the best ways to encourage students to do more carpooling, car-sharing, bus-riding, etc?

A fresh look on recycling

2009-01-26T12:45:00.001-08:00

Now that you all are seasoned Eco-Reps, what issues do you see with recycling in the residence halls? What strategies have you employed to help with these issues?

Reflections on the semester

2008-12-08T07:10:00.001-08:00

What was one of your highlights as an Eco-Rep this semester?
What (skills, resources, etc.) would make you a more effective Eco-Rep next semester?

Pre-Thanksigiving

2008-11-17T11:13:00.000-08:00

Describe one interaction you had with another student around the topic of unplugging appliances before leaving campus, sharing rides, or Buy Nothing Day.

Food For Thought

2008-11-03T14:12:00.000-08:00

Two questions for you:
1) What were any key observations about the food sector @ UVM (either waste or something from your dining hall survey)?
2) What are some of your ideas for a Hall Council/RA co-hosted program?

Plugged In.

2008-10-15T10:50:00.000-07:00

What are your reactions to your findings of surveying appliances in res hall rooms?

Recycling!

2008-09-30T12:10:00.000-07:00

So by now you've all had the chance to peer in your recycling and trash bins in your building. Any key observations? What seems to be the biggest obstacle to recycling in your building? What might we do to overcome that obstacle?

Eco-Reps 2008: First Reflection

2008-09-15T14:49:00.001-07:00

Thinking of the training and your first weeks of being an Eco-Rep, what impressions do you have of the program?* What questions do you have? What goals do you have as an Eco-Rep this year?

*for those of you returning, what are ways that you might want to improve the program from last year?

Earth Week 2008

2008-04-24T13:36:00.000-07:00

Describe one way that you celebrated Earth Week this year.
(I think my highlight was the seeing the happy faces chowing down on local, organic food at the ALANA breakfast...)

Water: One Less Bottle

2008-04-14T11:31:00.001-07:00

By now you've seen the bottle tree outside of the Davis Center. Anyone overhear any interesting comments? Have you heard others on campus mention it? What do you think of this type of installation? Does it create a buzz?

Environmental Health

2008-03-18T11:31:00.000-07:00

From Colleen:
It is important that the University provides a healthy setting for both students and staff. Some of these health issues include: air quality, nutrition, and water resources. Fortunately, we go to school in the healthiest state in the US. We still have room to improve, but we must also be a leader in paving the way for University Health across the nation.

What are your thoughts on how the environment affects human health? What issues do you see on campus or particularly in Vermont? Are there any changes you would like to see, if not what are the healthy environmental aspects of living in Vermont?

Thoughts on competitions like RecycleMania?

2008-02-20T12:17:00.000-08:00

What do you think of inter-collegiate or inter-campus challenges such as RecycleMania? Do they inspire students to get involved? Why or why not?

Focus the Nation

2008-02-05T14:20:00.000-08:00

Describe at least one Focus the Nation event that you attended. What was the audience like? Any surprises? Any inspriration?

Spring Semester Kickoff: Tabling in your Building

2008-01-24T10:34:00.000-08:00

Describe one or two interactions you had with residents of your building while tabling. What were the most frequent questions asked? Did any questions stump you?

Semester Reflections

2007-11-27T12:03:00.000-08:00

As the fall semester comes to a close, think back on your time as an eco-rep. What was one of your highlights of the semester? What is one that you'd like to change for next semester (either personally or for the program as a whole)?

Compost/Pre-Thanksgiving

2007-11-15T12:05:00.000-08:00

Describe one interaction you had with another student around the topic of compost, unplugging appliances before leaving campus, or sharing rides.

Dining Hall Findings

2007-10-30T11:55:00.000-07:00

What was one of your most intriguing things you observed in the dining halls while conducting your survey? What was one of the questions/issues that the manager raised?

It's Electric!

2007-10-16T13:20:00.000-07:00

What was one new thing that you learned about electricity at UVM? (Usage? Where it comes from? etc.) Describe one of the interactions that you had while conducting the energy surveys in your residence hall.