
Environmental Accountability
Environmental Sustainability
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The University has taken numerous steps towards supporting a greener campus recently by committing to the divestment of fossil fuels. With that being said, there is still so much more work to be done to ensure a more environmentally friendly and sustainable campus. In order to reach this goal, we plan to advocate for the following platform items:
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Hold the University accountable in their commitment of divestment of fossil fuels
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Continue in the promotion of zero-waste events across campus
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Expand the number of solar panels present on campus
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Elimination of single-use plastics on campus
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Ensure future infrastructure projects on campus consider how to minimize heat loss during the winter, as well as other environmental factors
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Continue sustainability advocate campaigns to ensure 1st-year students understand the proper classification and disposal of plastic materials
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Offer more scholarships to students majoring in environmental studies to encourage and incentivize sustainability advocacy
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Work together with university dining to ensure that food vendors use disposable and compostable silverware as opposed to forever plastic
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Support and expand ReUse campaigns at university housing locations
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Support initiatives that help us reach UMN goal of recycling 90% of campus waste
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Secure funds for the expansion of UMN recycling capabilities
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​Ex: grants that builds infrastructure resulting in an increase in the UMN recycling center capacity
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