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• December Update from SusBo

  
  
  For the 2024-2025 school year, the Sustainability Board has been actively fostering positive change within the Hopkins community. Recently, Climate Action hosted a bake sale on November 8, with proceeds supporting Save the Sound, an organization dedicated to combating climate change and restoring ecosystems. 
  
  The Waste Subcommittee introduced larger recycling and trash bins on Baldwin’s third floor, replacing smaller classroom bins to reduce plastic waste and contamination while encouraging mindful waste disposal. They plan to compare the trash/recycling distribution to the floors without the standardized bins and if proven successful will invest in larger bins throughout the campus. Stay mindful of where you put your trash!
  
  The Natural Environment Subcommittee has been working to educate the community about local ecosystems by setting up trail cameras to capture photos of wildlife and native plants, with plans to display these images on campus TVs. Keep an eye out for new pictures! They also organized bake sales with petitions in October to support environmental awareness. On September 21, board members volunteered in a Shoreline Greenway Trail cleanup with CT Audubon. 
  
  The Energy Subcommittee set up battery recycling bins throughout campus. Although batteries are often thrown out alongside standard trash, it is oftentimes more valuable to separate them. Almost all states (with the exception of California) deem single use batteries acceptable to throw out, but most states deem throwing away rechargeable batteries illegal because of the corrosive materials within them. The environmental impacts from carelessly throwing away batteries can be larger than imagined, so be mindful of where you put your old batteries. If you have a suggestion for where to set up more bins, reach out!
  
  Looking ahead, the Energy Subcommittee is planning a Veganuary in January 2025 to promote sustainable dieting, emphasizing the health and environmental benefits of conscious eating with faculty sponsorships and active engagement with the community. Climate Action aims to expand outreach through the Razor and campus TVs, engaging more students in sustainability efforts. The Natural Environment Subcommittee will install bird-safe window stickers on the Athletics Center to prevent bird collisions.
  
  Keep an eye out for the Sustainability Board at the holiday fair on December 13th, where we will be arranging succulent planting activities and beeswax wrapping to promote sustainable practices and environmental appreciation.