This year's Go For the Green Challenge (GFTG) was a huge success, seeing an average of 20.6% reduction in energy use across all campus residence halls. This program, funded by University Residences though the Office of Sustainability derives its power from the many committed student "EcoReps" who make GFTG happen on a daily basis. EcoReps are sustainability representaitves who are elected to their hall council and work through peer education. Their efforts have resulted in an over 20% average reduction in all residence halls, with some halls reaching a peak 34% reduction over the course of one month. What? No joke! Turning off lights, unplugging cell phone chargers and unplugging computers makes a huge difference. Let's hear it for the EcoReps! Kudos also to Rebekah Hook, the Resident Resource Awareness Program Coordinator, for her great work in making this happen!
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