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Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Behaviors in First-Year Students

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SSL Blog Post

Hey guys! Check out our blog post through the Sustainability Solutions Lab Media Page.

Summer Garden Photo Submission

We hope everyone is staying cool this summer! Did you know that it is more sustainable to grow your own produce and/or shop at farmers markets?

Here are some reasons why buying local food (or even growing your own) can benefit you, your community and the environment! 

  • Fewer pesticides
  • Support for your local farmers and small business owners  
  • Decreased carbon footprint because the food does not have to travel as far
  • It tastes better! Food is more likely to be picked when ripe and transferred directly to the market
  • It’s healthier! As soon as produce is harvested, the food begins to lose nutrient value 
  • Its fun and helps build community

We want to see your summer garden or trip to the farmers market. If you have something to share with us and your future classmates, please submit a photo and caption for our Instagram using this form!

Welcome!

Hey Class of 2024! This is Maya, one of the summer interns working to plan the cool study breaks we will offer in the fall. Our team is so excited to meet you!

As we’re sure you know, Middlebury is committed to environmental sustainability. We launched the first environmental studies program in the country over 50 years ago and have made huge strides to be a sustainable campus. In January 2019, Middlebury committed to Energy2028, a bold goal to reduce our energy consumption by 25% and transition to 100% renewable energy by 2028. Middlebury is leading the way toward a sustainable future!

By living in Stewart and Hepburn Halls this year, you will have a unique opportunity to live in one of the first Energy2028 dorms on campus. This means that we will be coordinating weekly study-breaks to let you know more about sustainability across Middlebury! We will also be hosting an array of special events for you and your new friends throughout the semester. Also follow us on Instagram (@energy_2028_studybreaks) for some more tips and tricks to live a more sustainable college life!  

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