EcoReps

The Office of Sustainability is launching a number of campus greening initiatives, specifically related to recycling and energy conservation, that will affect each unit on campus.

To help facilitate communication and implementation at the unit level, we would like each department to designate a staff member to serve as a liaison – an EcoRep – to the Office of Sustainability.

EcoReps have two main responsibilities:

  1. Work within their Unit or Department to disseminate information on how to participate in recycling and energy conservation programs
  2. Communicate with the Office of Sustainability regarding issues that arise in implementing these programs.

The EcoReps' commitment consists of:

  1. Attending a one-hour training session
  2. Being added to a listserv to receive updates and information about the programs
  3. Organizing 2-3 meetings, brown bag lunches or information sessions per year for his/her department to discuss sustainability programs on campus, with the assistance of Office of Sustainability staff.

Potential EcoReps should be interested in participating and promoting recycling and other outreach initiatives in their department. This person does not need to be a director or in charge of departmental resources or facilities. The ideal representative is someone who has an interest in the environment and sustainability.

If you are interested be sure to let your Department/Unit Head know, as there may already be an EcoRep in your office.

An extensive list of EcoRep-resentation will be posted on this page soon. If you know your department or unit does not yet have an EcoRep and you'd like to volunteer, please contact the Office of Sustainability.