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Revision as of 23:16, 14 December 2008

Type: Program

Status: Launched in 2008

Source File: http://enlighten.nd.edu/news/324-class-of-2008-earmarks-senior-class-gift-for-ecofund

Description:

Notre Dame’s Class of 2008 voted to make the inaugural gift to the EcoFund, a new fund established to advance environmentally responsible and sustainable practices at Notre Dame.

Their gift will impact the following initiatives:

Energy Conservation
Installing compact fluorescent light bulbs and occupancy senors in common areas or setting temperature limits in buildings

Water Conservation
Testing rain-gauge sprinklers, utilizing motion-activating sinks, and installing low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets

Campus Ecosystem
Maintaining native plants in campus landscaping and composting food waste at the dining halls.

Recycling
Expanding day-to-day recycling efforts by installing permanent outdoor recycling containers and establishing recycling programs for home football games