Listen to a behind-the-scenes look at the Goshen College Dining Hall and its sustainability efforts in this pocast by a recent visitor. Beware…it will make you hungry!
Environmental science professor works at peacebuilding by making connections
As a biology and environmental science professor, Ryan Sensenig knows that his students need to learn more than how to use a microscope or all of the scientific names of the plants they are studying.
Beyond burgers and fries: Campus dining hall incorporates care for the earth and students' bodies
College dining halls are known for large amounts of food thrown away by students, for grease-laden burgers and chicken nuggets and for preparing mass quantities of food straight from the freezer section that would never be considered “fresh.” But something different is going on in the Goshen College Dining Hall, with the AVI Fresh food … Keep reading »
PHOTOS: EcoPAX Club's canoeing and trash pick-up on 10.10.10
On 10.10.10, the Goshen College EcoPAX student club organized a work party day of environmental action and reflection in connection with 350.org’s day of action. After a meal and discussion together at the College Cabin, the group participated in a canoeing race of who could pick up the most trash on the Elkhart River. Students … Keep reading »
Goshen continues to significantly lower energy use and bills
Energy usage for the Goshen College campus during the 2009-10 school year has been added up, and the energy bills and consumption continue to head in the right direction: down. Read more about this from the Oct. 12, 2010 article.
College converting green lawns to greener native landscaping
Goshen College plans to convert about seven acres of its approximate 55-acres of lawn to native landscaping.
Trading Turf for Prairie
The south corner of campus is the first glimpse that northbound drivers on Main Street get and that view will be improving as a new rolling prairie of a diversity of grasses and flowers will grow in the spring to replace the view of a flat turf grass area and community recycling bins.
Dr. Vandana Shiva – "Soil, Not Oil: Food Security in Times of Climate Change"
World-renowned environmental activist, scientist and writer Dr. Vandana Shiva gave a public lecture on “Soil, Not Oil: Food Security in Times of Climate Change” at Goshen College on March 27. View photos of the event and read an article about the lecture.
Looking for Energy Saving Initiatives
The Ecological Stewardship Committee is always interested in new energy saving initiatives. Some of those ideas are complex and long-term, such as the student-operated biodiesel plant, which converts waste vegetable oil into fuel for the campus generator and maintenance vehicles. Others can be as simple as a clothes line to avoid using the dryer. Either … Keep reading »
Recycling our trash for 350
Last weekend as part of our participation in 350 day, I joined several Goshen College students early in the morning to collect trash. Our trash. Three days worth. About 32 yards or 250 bags. When we opened up the bags we were able to recycle about 1/4th of that (8 yards). Of that 8 yards, about 2 were aluminum … Keep reading »