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The "Going Green" initiative encourages individuals to adopt eco-friendly habits in their daily lives, promoting environmental awareness and sustainability. Supporters like Brandon Atkinson affirm its benefits, while Peter Lord emphasizes the need for its continuation. However, there are challenges, such as improper recycling practices on campus and outdated facilities. Institutions like Middlebury College showcase effective measures, such as a biomass gasification plant that cuts carbon emissions by 40%, and the University of Vermont utilizing biodiesel buses. Let's strengthen our commitment to a greener future!
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Going Green James St. John “Going Green” is an environmental initiative in which people choose to live their day to day life with environmental awareness and Earth-friendly habits.
Brandon Atkinson says, “The Go Green Effort is great and it is very beneficial to our environment.” • Peter Lord says, “The Go Green Effort is wonderful and it should be continued.” People’s Opinions
With multiple ways to recycle on campus throwing away recyclable items is inexcusable Upstairs Cafeteria Outside RHHS Going Green
Un-updated bathrooms Outdated heating a cooling systems Energy inefficient appliances Leaky Faucets RHHSNotGoing Green
Middlebury College has a biomass gasification plant the reduces the carbon emissions of the school by 40 percent. • The University of Vermont uses a fleet of biodiesel buses to provide students with transportation. • College of the Atlantic uses compact fluorescents for 90 percent of its lighting. Energy efficient compact flourescent light bulb Middlebury College gasification plant Biodiesel buses I Love College