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Winter Shutdown ‘10
For the second year in the college’s experiment, we closed our doors on December 24th, shuttered up buildings, turned down the heat, turned off computers, refrigerators, photocopiers, and all sorts of other electrical equipment in an effort to save energy, minimize spending on utilities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions during a relatively slow period in [...]
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For the second year in the college’s experiment, we closed our doors on December 24th, shuttered up buildings, turned down the heat, turned off computers, refrigerators, photocopiers, and all sorts of other electrical equipment in an effort to save energy, minimize spending on utilities, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions during a relatively slow period in [...]
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Greening the Games: Can Sustainability and Athletics Reach the Same Goals?
Join us at 8:00 p.m. in the ‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance. Principal owner and board chair of the Pittsburgh Pirates Robert Nutting ‘84 joins Christina Cruz, athletics director at Southern Vermont College; Andrew Gardner, Middlebury College Nordic skiing coach; and Williams football player Tyler Ware ‘10 in an entertaining and enlightening discussion on athletics [...]
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Join us at 8:00 p.m. in the ‘62 Center for Theatre & Dance. Principal owner and board chair of the Pittsburgh Pirates Robert Nutting ‘84 joins Christina Cruz, athletics director at Southern Vermont College; Andrew Gardner, Middlebury College Nordic skiing coach; and Williams football player Tyler Ware ‘10 in an entertaining and enlightening discussion on athletics [...]
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At the up-coming Williams-Amherst game we are beefing up our efforts to improve recycling and reduce waste - our goal is to eliminate waste going to the landfill. We need your help to go Zero Waste.
Student workers will be joining our custodial and grounds staff to help you recycle. We will be providing the tailgate area with blue bags for recycling. And we will be placing a recycling and compost center near the tailgate area. And we are revamping our recycling containers around the football grounds to make them easier to locate. To bring a local flavor, we are seeking out local brews to sell at our (21 and over) beer tent. On the team bench, we will be using refillable water bottles.
We hope you enjoy the game. And please let us know if there are ways that we can make our events even greener. The Zilkha Center will be hosting a tailgate party with some of our students, drop by to learn about what we are doing on campus.
Student workers will be joining our custodial and grounds staff to help you recycle. We will be providing the tailgate area with blue bags for recycling. And we will be placing a recycling and compost center near the tailgate area. And we are revamping our recycling containers around the football grounds to make them easier to locate. To bring a local flavor, we are seeking out local brews to sell at our (21 and over) beer tent. On the team bench, we will be using refillable water bottles.
As you plan for your participation in this event we ask that you consider:
The Williams College Football Parents will be joining the efforts to reduce waste. The Football Parents have been colleting foodscraps at their tailgating parties at earlier games this season and sending them to a farm owned by one of team member's parents. They will be sorting their waste - recyclables and composting - not only for this game but for all our home games.
- Using reusable food and drink containers.
- Chosing compostable products over styrofoam or plastic if you must use disposal products. Unbleached paper plates and napkins are compostable. Plan your menu to include sandwiches and other finger foods to reduce the need for disposable utensils.
- Separating your waste in the bags we will provide on site. Put plastics in the blue bags, and just leave them at your tailgate site. We will collect them after the game. Bring paper and left over food scraps to the recycling area.
- Supporting local food vendors by shopping for your supplies at farmer’s markets.
- Bringing your own coffee cup to fill up on your way.
- Carpooling with friends rather than driving alone. Better yet, ride a bike or walk if you are in the local area.
- Turning off your vehicle. Massachusetts has an anti-idling law which prohibits leaving a vehicle idling for more than five minutes. The pollutants in car exhaust have been linked with multiple health problems, including asthma.
We hope you enjoy the game. And please let us know if there are ways that we can make our events even greener. The Zilkha Center will be hosting a tailgate party with some of our students, drop by to learn about what we are doing on campus.
At the upcoming Williams-Amherst football game, we are working to improve recycling and reduce waste - our goal is to eliminate waste going to the landfill.
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