GreenCup2005

In 2009-Adams House PLACED 1ST IN GREEN CUP!

BUT IN 2010, WHO WILL TAKE HOME THE GREEN CUP ...AND $1041*?

(*$41 in recognition of the world's 41st annual Earth Day)

Green Cup is an inter-House competition to determine the most environmentally-conscious House. There are six judging criteria

1. Improvement in recycling and waste reduction by House residents:

25%

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1. Improvement in energy conservation by House residents:

10%

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3. Innovations developed by individuals and teams doing "Eco-Projects" in the House:

25%

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4. Efforts of the House Council to reduce the environmental impact of its events:

15%

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5. Participation in the Campus Sustainability Pledge and REP Surveys:

10%

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6. Performance in the HUDS Food Waste Audits:

10%

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5. Reduction in Dishware loss and plastic ware use.

5%

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What can YOU to do make your House a winner?

Upperclassmen

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Every student living in a House is participating in this competition every day.

  1. Conserve energy by turning off lights, computers, and appliances when not in use! Wash laundry on cold and air dry! Conserve heat in your room!

  2. Reduce! Reuse! Recycle all cans, bottles, paper, and cardboard!

  3. Lead, join, or support an eco-project team.

  4. Help HoCo become greener as an example for the house!
  5. Drum up participation in the Pledge and REP Surveys in your house!
  6. Encourage awareness of food waste reduction in your houes with a clean plate club, signs, and/or other publicity campaigns!