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Prepare for the future Leave something for the coming generations We should not destroy what we need to live We only have one planet, we need to take care of it
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Sustainability at Loras CollegeVeronica AndraskiEmily NelsonJason PainterMorgan Rea Jackie Russ Emma Smith
Sustainability-What is it?• Being “green” -environmentally
responsible • Reduce-reuse-recycle• Buying and using “all natural” and
organic items• Being conscious of how we affect the
planet • Conserving and preserving for the
future • Eliminating wasting of natural
resources • Reducing our carbon footprint
Why is it important?• Prepare for the future • Leave something for the coming
generations• We should not destroy what we need
to live• We only have one planet, we need to
take care of it
Goal • Create a project that will make Loras
more sustainable and eco-friendly
Our Ideas•Composting- Café, residence halls, classrooms, buildings•Campus housing•Bathroom hand towels
• Community Garden
- Location• Heating and cooling (geothermal)• Solar energy
Research• Community Garden/Composting• Dubuque Petal Project• Small Steps
Research•Community Garden/Composting•In Dubuque•Loras options
Research•Dubuque Petal Project•What is it?•How is Loras involved?
Research
•Small Steps•What is already being done in Dubuque?•Revamp efforts
Next Steps• Continue research• Explore all options while continuing to eliminate paths and
options that are not feasible • Possible Paths • Community Garden• Jeanne Schiltz – Jaycee Community Gardens
• Alternative Energy• Check out one of Dubuque’s “Green Buildings”• Set up appointment; ask what they do to reduce
energy • Meet with Loras Sustainability Partners • Dana Livingston
• Investigate how well Loras incorporates sustainability (ex. Is college exclusively using recycled paper?)
Questions• Do you have any recommendations?
Suggestions? • Possible Paths for Exploration? • Possible Contacts? • Any specific ideas you view as more
practical/worthwhile than others?