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The Sustainability Scholar Program’s goal is for students to further incorporate sustainability into their curriculum and cultivate leadership skills in promoting sustainability on campus and beyond. Students are encouraged to think critically about what economic, environmental, and social factors advance or inhibit long-term sustainability goals. The next deadline to submit applications is October 17, 2025. Register now for our Virtual Open House on Sept. 26, 12-1 pm.
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Kudos to our new Exec. Board
Our team is honored to be serving fellow canes this year. Our board, from left to right is composed of Margaret Todd - Chair, Peter Kellogg - External Vice-Chair, Sydney Loebach - Internal Vice-Chair, and Zach Hopkins - Treasurer. If, like us, you have a passion for environmental sustainability, feel free to reach out to us, we'd love to learn about your ideas. Visit miami.edu/eco to learn more.
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Solar Haven at Cox
Students can now study outside, under the shade of the ECO Solar Haven. This solar charging table can power eight laptops and eight mobile phones. It is located next to the entrance of the Cox Science building. The Solar Haven was sponsored by the Student Government ECO Agency.
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Mangrove and Native planting
In collaboration with Vice Mayor Rhonda Anderson who donated various mangrove seedlings and Law student Carly Costelly who donated native plants, ECO Agency is keeping on beautifying the restoration path along the canal located in front the Miami Herbert Business School.
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The UM Tree Inventory is the result of a collaboration between Prof. Tim Norris, Chris Maden from the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing, Office of Sustainability interns and coordinators, and Facilities - Grounds management. This map will serve as a foundation for educational and research development, as well as a tree care and maintenance tool for our grounds team. Thanks to all involved for this useful addition to our maps! Learn more
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World Food Day 2025 is calling for global collaboration in creating a peaceful, sustainable, prosperous, and food-secure future. The Month of October will be full of opportunities to learn about sustainable food systems, from edible garden, plant-based cooking classes, movie screening, to our traditional Fair Food Fair, or a panel on food recovery in our community. Learn more
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You can recycle glass at UV!
This Fall, student residents at University Village will be able to recycle glass containers: Collect your glass bottles and jars, and dispose of them safely in the secured Glass 4 Life cart located in the University Village Mailing room. This program is brought to you by Student Government ECO Agency.
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Recycle your cans and bottles!
You now have 3 locations to drop your cans and bottles in our Reverse Vending Machines: Schwartz Center for Athletic Excellence (2nd Fl), Hurricane Food Court (next to the Market), and the Herbert Wellness Center (entrance). Collect, store, drop, and start winning prizes! Learn more
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GREEN U and ECO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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