Another concern is to have the buildings of the new Brighton campus be energy efficient by implementing as many items on the Energy Star checklist as possible.
"Asking for such things for the new campus is very important because it is easier to start fresh with new buildings then try to retrofit the current buildings on main campus," said Walsh.
Additional presentations provided ample information promoting BC's environmental studies minor. "I really like the classes that they offer, however, I wish BC would give them more funding and make it a possible major," said Walsh. "It's a growing field, and they've seen increase every year in people who are committed to the minor."
The primary purpose of the event was to encourage small changes in everyday lifestyle, such as eating more organic foods, buying less, using public transportation, and using the many recycling bins on campus.
"The biggest thing is the student body," said Walsh. "The student body complains that the school doesn't give us enough recycling receptacles, but they don't use the ones that are there. Everyone needs to come together, especially the students."
Ecopledge has a tradition of going to football games early and standing by the recycling bins at games and taking recyclables from people. The club is always looking for more students to help out with such endeavors that encourage recycling, and members stress the fact that it is a fun way to be involved and meet new people.
In just a few short hours of heralding its new objectives, Ecopledge managed to gather 264 signatures on its petition to support its new policy.
The success of events like Harvest Fest affirms that environmentalism is on the minds of BC students and shows how much can be done simply by being conscious of the issue.
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