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George Goes Green

April 15, 2009

George Goes Green is a campus-wide initiative for sustainability, encompassing everything from local foods in the dining hall to energy conservation in the dorms.

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Many Washington College students choose to ride their bikes to class and work because it strengthens their bodies as well as reduces pollution.
Many Washington College students choose to ride their bikes to class and work because it strengthens their bodies as well as reduces pollution.
Tim Armstrong '11 and Ben Mason '11 make sure they get their empty cans and bottles into the recycling bins because they know what a shame it would be to put them in a landfill.
Tim Armstrong '11 and Ben Mason '11 make sure they get their empty cans and bottles into the recycling bins because they know what a shame it would be to put them in a landfill.
Ryan Henson '11 reads by the light of a window to reduce the waste of electricity on a bright afternoon.
Ryan Henson '11 reads by the light of a window to reduce the waste of electricity on a bright afternoon.
Rachel Field '11 and Tracy Spielberger '11 are happy to help with the recycling program because they think it is silly to throw away reusable items.
Rachel Field '11 and Tracy Spielberger '11 are happy to help with the recycling program because they think it is silly to throw away reusable items.
Tracy Spielberger '11 prints double sided to save paper.
Tracy Spielberger '11 prints double sided to save paper.
Steph Hackett '12 prevents Michelle Firmin '12 from throwing her bottle into the trash can and demands that she put it in the right bin so that it can be recycled.
Steph Hackett '12 prevents Michelle Firmin '12 from throwing her bottle into the trash can and demands that she put it in the right bin so that it can be recycled.
Rachel Field '11 takes advantage of a warm, sunny day to do her schoolwork outside.
Rachel Field '11 takes advantage of a warm, sunny day to do her schoolwork outside.
Donna Weaver '11 takes a reusable cloth bag to the market so that she doesn't have to accumulate and throw away plastic bags.
Donna Weaver '11 takes a reusable cloth bag to the market so that she doesn't have to accumulate and throw away plastic bags.
Turning the faucet off while lathering up your dishes can save several gallons of water a minute.
Turning the faucet off while lathering up your dishes can save several gallons of water a minute.
The Student Environmental Alliance camped outside on the green to kick of this year's George Goes Green marathon.
The Student Environmental Alliance camped outside on the green to kick of this year's George Goes Green marathon.
Andrea Roth '10 and Samantha Bulkilvish '09 braved the March winds to save energy on the green.
Andrea Roth '10 and Samantha Bulkilvish '09 braved the March winds to save energy on the green.
George Goes Camping!
George Goes Camping!
Sean Meehan's American Environmental Writing class took a trip to Colchester Farm to gather inspiration for their journals.
Sean Meehan's American Environmental Writing class took a trip to Colchester Farm to gather inspiration for their journals.
A photo of a passing heron by Insley Smullen '11.
A photo of a passing heron by Insley Smullen '11.
Alyse Bensel '10 and Samantha Bulkilvish '09 paused to admire the growing salad greens.
Alyse Bensel '10 and Samantha Bulkilvish '09 paused to admire the growing salad greens.
Students explored the forested areas kept preserved for wildlife on the edges of the farm.
Students explored the forested areas kept preserved for wildlife on the edges of the farm.
The class was also able to walk along the Sassafras River to gain more natural inspiration for their writing.
The class was also able to walk along the Sassafras River to gain more natural inspiration for their writing.
Give N' Go
Give n' Go enabled students, faculty, and staff to donate items to Women in Need.
Give N' Go
Give N' Go
Give N' Go
Give N' Go

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