TO THE EDITOR:
Carolina has made great strides in its efforts to become more environmentally friendly and move toward a sustainable future. If you have ever wanted to know more about environmental initiatives on campus or need a place to recycle your plastic bags, batteries or cell phones, then I encourage you to attend Campus Sustainability and America Recycles Day. It is sponsored by the Office of Sustainability, the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling and the Environmental Affairs Committee of the Executive Branch of Student Government.
This eco-friendly event is today in the Great Hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chancellor Holden Thorp will be presented with the Campus Sustainability Report at 1 p.m. If you took the online Carolina Green Pledge by 5 p.m. Monday, you can pick up a free, refillable Carolina Green water bottle at the event while supplies last. Forty exhibits on “Sustainability Innovations at Carolina” will feature dozens of campus departments and student groups that demonstrate how Carolina is a leading university in sustainability.
For Carolina to continue in this role, support from students, faculty, staff and community members is essential. So come out and celebrate, support, and learn more about recycling and sustainable practices on campus.
Kaitlin Finan
Environmental Affairs Committee
