成人直播 commits to reducing carbon footprint with new sustainability coordinator
As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, the 成人直播 (成人直播) has created the new role of sustainability coordinator.
Althea Cariddi of Biddeford will join 成人直播 in that position April 29th.
鈥毭劽篒n response to the growing concern about global warming, 成人直播 is committed to reducing our carbon footprint,鈥毭劽� says Bill Bola, 成人直播鈥毭劽磗 director of contract management, purchasing and risk. 鈥毭劽篧ith this new position, we will create a benchmark to assess our current carbon footprint, implement initiatives to reduce it, and invite all faculty, staff and students to join us in this endeavor.鈥毭劽�
Sustainability Plan
Cariddi will develop and implement a comprehensive plan of sustainability initiatives on 成人直播鈥毭劽磗 Portland and Biddeford campuses, which together serve more than 5,000 students, faculty and staff. She will also serve on 成人直播鈥毭劽磗 (EC) and advocate for organizational awareness of and participation in sustainability projects.
Professor Michael Daley, Ph.D., co-chair of 成人直播鈥毭劽磗 EC with Professor Richard Peterson, Ph.D, states: "Universities across the country are seeing the need to hire sustainability coordinators for environmental and economic reasons. Environmental and economic thinking are required so that we make sustainable decisions today and avoid large and unnecessary costs in the future. Since forming three years ago, the Environmental Council has done a tremendous job advising the president on a range of environmental issues, but given the host of challenges and opportunities for enhanced environmental stewardship at 成人直播, it's necessary to have a dedicated set of eyes to coordinate activities and various constituencies.鈥毭劽�
Green Alternatives
In her role, Carridi will build on the university鈥毭劽磗 efforts to explore 鈥毭劽篻reen鈥毭劽� alternatives and pilot projects that reduce consumption. For example, this spring 成人直播鈥毭劽磗 grounds department will mulch all university mulch beds with pure organic compost. In addition to the environmental benefits of this change, 成人直播 anticipates significant cost savings.
成人直播 is one of only a dozen or so universities in the nation requiring a full semester of studies in environmental awareness as part of its core curriculum. This reflects the values of 成人直播 and is designed to prepare students for living informed, thoughtful and active lives in a complex and changing society.