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UVM ECO-REPS
 
 
EARTH WEEK
 
 
 
UVM is geared up and ready to launch its annual Earth Week calendar, featuring all virtual events! We are excited for a host of captivating film screenings, enriching discussions, and fun social media challenges. In particular, we're looking forward to... 
  • Keynote Speaker Nalini Nadkarni: A world-renown ecologist and pioneer of tree canopy ecology, Nalini Nadkharni will be presenting a keynote entitled "Disturbance, Recovery and Discovery: Lessons from Tropical Rainforests" on Wednesday, April 22 from 4:30-6:30 pm. 
  • Our Climate Film & Conversation Series: Tune in for a virtual mini film festival and discussion hosted by Eco-Reps on either Tuesday, April 21 from 7:00-8:00 pm or Wednesday, April 29 from 7:00-8:00 pm! All you have to do to join is click this link when the events begin!
  • These two timely events: Sustainability in the Pandemic Era is a panel discussion happening on Tuesday, April 21 from 2:30-4:00 pm. When Corona Met Climate Change involves a series of live, short, creative responses from around the world to the intersection of coronavirus and climate change, happening on Wednesday, April 22 from 12:00-1:00 pm. 
 
 
 
 

UVM Gets STARS Gold
 
 
 
UVM earned our third Gold rating from STARS! STARS is the primary metric that campuses across the country use to measure their sustainability performance and UVM continues to be a top performer even as the metric gets more rigorous. The hundreds of questions in the assessment (see full report) are also what informs UVM's designation as the #4 Top Green School. Read more >>
 

Off-Campus Composting
 
 
 
Every Spring semester, UVM Eco-Reps carry out individual passion projects to further explore their own interests in sustainability. In light of the Universal Recycling and Composting Law (Act 148) requiring that all food scraps be diverted from the landfill starting July 1, 2020, Eco-Rep Emily Johnston put together this video to teach you the ropes of off-campus composting. Watch now >>
 
 
 
 
 






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