The Westminster Environmental Center fosters campus engagement in local and global environmental issues. We SUPPORT academic endeavors, CONNECT students with local community partners, and TRANSFORM campus into a model for sustainability.
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Keeping you updated on the most recent Environmental Center events and initiatives, as well as local environmental politics and discourse.
Westminster Wheels Has Moved! Check-out bikes in The Environmental Center, Walker 1 (near Hogle Hall), Monday-Thursday 9am-Noon and 3-4pm. Friday 9am-5pm. Have a great summer of riding!
Can You Take The Challenge?
Park Your Cars and Clear the Air
Register with Team Westminster Today: www.cleartheairchallenge.org
Help Westminster "Go For The GOLD"
June 1 - July 10, 2009
Register Before June 1, 2009
According to the Utah Department of Air Quality, if all drivers living along the Wasatch Front were to park their cars just one day per week, vehicle emissions would be reduced by 6,500 tons per year. This means that every vehicle trip counts, and every mile you devote to smarter travel pays Utah back with cleaner, more breathable air.
The Clear the Air Challenge, issued by Governor Huntsman, Mayor Becker and Mayor Corroon, is a six-week competition starting June 1st that gives you the chance to reduce your vehicle emissions by choosing alternatives to driving alone using TravelWise ( http://www.travelwise.utah.gov/ ) strategies. By driving less and driving smarter, you will ultimately help improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and conserve energy in Utah. You will also be eligible for weekly and grand prize drawings by meeting straightforward, achievable travel goals.
CHALLENGE GOALS
The challenge is open to all travelers excited about smarter alternatives to driving alone. Whether you’re completely new to TravelWise (http://www.travelwise.utah.gov/ ) strategies, or a seasoned veteran, we encourage you to participate. The ultimate goal of the Challenge is to: ELIMINATE 300,000 TRIPS SAVE 1,000,000 MILES
As an individual, you have three weekly goal categories to choose from:
Gold: 12 trips per week eliminated
Silver: 8 trips per week eliminated
Bronze: 4 trips per week eliminated
To Register
1. Click on THE CHALLENGE at the top of the page
2. Click on TAKE THE CHALLENGE on the lower right side of the screen.
3. You will be entering as an individual then look to the right side of that screen to join the team
4. To join the Westminster team, click join an existing team on the right hand side of the screen, and scroll down to Westminster.
We will be going for the Gold as the Westminster team, but you can create your own personal goal.
Are Your "Recycled" Electronics being Sent Overseas to Third World Countries? Find out how Basel Action Network (BAN) caught Pittsburg company, EarthECycle hosting fundraisers for non-profits and shipping donated electronic waste to third world countries, by clicking here. Also, read the list of certified OK electronic recycling companies at http://www.e-stewards.org/
Know Where to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste?
Household hazardous waste may include:
Paints
Pesticides
Oil
Transmission fluid
Antifreeze
Batteries
Fluorescent light tubes
Compact fluorescent light bulbs
Electronic Waste
Pharmaceuticals
Other chemicals
Household hazardous waste from Salt Lake County homes only may be dropped off for free at:
Salt Lake Valley Solid Waste Management Facility
6030 West California Avenue (1400 South)
Monday - Saturday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Trans-Jordan Landfill Facility
10873 S. 7200 W Hwy U-111, South Jordan
Monday - Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Murray
(Antifreeze, Batteries, Oil and Paint ONLY)
4646 South 500 West
Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
SAVE THE PLANET. WIN SOME GREEN.
Student Video Contest – Climate Change and Campus
What does climate change have to do with life here on Westminster’s campus? What should every student and faculty know about climate change, and why should they care? What can and should we all be doing about it?
Congratulations to Dennis Garrett, Eric Van Os, and Lee Clark! View their winning video here!
Sick of Consumption? Not Sick of Consumption? Watch "The Story of Stuff" with Annie Leonard
Check out this amazing video, The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact- filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns.
Check out Green Inc., an environmental blog on the New York Times website:
http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/
Check our calendar of events for the latest program and lecture listings
The Environmental Center is located in the Center for Strategic Initiatives; Walker 1. Phone: 801.832.2813
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