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March 04, 2009
Case Pioneering in Environmental Issues
The University is developing new and exciting initiatives to become more involved in environmental issues that affect our campus and the world we live in. Recycling has become a part of campus for years and the University promotes constructing LEED certified buildings such as The Village. Currently, Case is becoming a pioneer on wind turbine research, and is actively promoting recycling and waste reduction initiatives throughout campus.
Case has begun research on wind turbines by building a small scale turbine on the University Farm to study ways of making wind energy more efficient. The University is seeking to develop partnerships with private companies to construct off-shore wind turbines on Lake Erie, miles from downtown Cleveland. This would be the first off-shore wind turbine farm on the Great Lakes. Not only is the University leading the way in promoting alternative energy, but Case feels that it can help rejuvenate the Northeastern Ohio economy by researching and investing in wind turbine initiatives. Clean energy is definitely an exciting part of the university's future.
Case is also participating in a recycling competition against other universities around the country. Through the Recyclemania 2009 competition, new recycling bins have been placed around campus, programs to reduce the usage of paper are in place, and the dinning halls are promoting new ways to reduce wasting food. The campus is striving to increase the percentage of waste it recycles each week for the next ten weeks. Visit Case's Sustainability website to learn more about the University's initiatives.
The Student Sustainability Council works with faculty counsels and student groups on creating initiatives to reduce the school's impact on the environment. If you're interested in playing an active role in enviornmental issues on campus then contact Student Sustainability Council President Trevor Allen, tcallen07@gmail.com.
Posted by lxs95 at March 4, 2009 04:17 PM
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