Reedley College offers environmental solutions at Green Summit
Event helps students, businesses and the community move toward building a culture of sustainability
On a beautiful day in May, Reedley College became a hub of environmental education and discussion during the first-ever Green Summit. The daylong event was open to the public and sponsored by student groups on campus. The Green Summit featured workshops, exhibits and presentations from local environmental organizations and businesses. Faculty, students, staff and community members were invited to visit the many exhibits on new methods of sustainable construction, organic farming, alternative fuels, and solar energy.
“[We have] an obligation to help educate the next generation who will one day shape the social and political landscape…”–Jason Pugh
Consultant, REC Solar
The main exhibits were held in the quad, while across campus there were informative and educational films and presentations on air quality, water conservation, and other environmental concerns. Onlookers were treated to workshops from different departments on campus: the automotive department ran emissions tests on vehicles, chemistry students discussed alternative fuels, and the Green Club offered recycling solutions. No area of environmental concern was left unexplored.
Jason Pugh, a consultant with REC Solar, explained his company’s participation in the event, “We have a vested interest in keeping solar [energy] in the mainstream,” he said, “and an obligation to help educate the next generation who will one day shape the social and political landscape of the United States.” The feeling was shared by the other exhibitors, who touted their contributions to environmental sustainability—from low-emission vehicles to ultra low-flow toilets.
The inclusion of so many different groups—students, businesses and educators—highlighted the need for cooperation in working toward a healthier and more sustainable environment.
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