Earth Day Every Day
Sustainability at UWEC
What is SOS?
A Student Senate Commission
A leader in student engagement pertaining to
sustainable development at UW-Eau Claire
Is responsible for the allocation of the $200,000
green fund
SOS Core Functions
To encourage sustainable
behavior
To install sustainable
infrastructure
To advocate for larger sustainable
systems changes on our campus
SOS Mission Statement
The SOS provides funding for projects that reduce UW-Eau
Claire’s negative impact on the environment and make UWEau Claire a more sustainable campus. The SOS allocates
funding to projects addressing the various sustainability
areas of transportation, energy, waste, climate change,
food systems, campus ecology, environmental ethics, and
outreach.
Previous SOS Projects
Zimride
Duplex Printers
LED Outdoor lighting
Water Bottle Filling Stations
Windsource
Bike Lease Program
Campus Garden
3 Pillars Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o48zMn1YHjU
Three Pillars of Sustainability
● Environmental: Striving for minimal
environmental impact in every action and
interaction.
● Social: Balance between individual needs,
collective needs and future needs
● Economic: Promoting fair distribution of
resources and equal opportunity.
Sustainable Practices - Name the Pillar(s)
Alternative Transportation (biking, walking, public)
Env, Econ
Unplug appliances
Compost
Env, Econ
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Env, Econ
Gardening
Env, Econ, Soc
Env, Econ, Soc
Buying Local/Fair Trade
Shorter Showers
Print Double Sided
Env, Econ
Env, Econ
Energy Efficient Lights/Turn Off Lights
Env, Econ
Env, Soc, Econ
How often should we do these things?
EVERY DAY!
Upcoming Events
BANFF film festival - December 7&8 (sold out)
Earth Week - April 13-22
Sustainability fashion show - April 13
Contact Us
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Or email us at
sos@uwec.edu
Questions?