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John Goes Green! But why should you care?

John Goes Green! But why should you care?. Introduction Meet the Green Internship Program. Going green: everyone’s doing it!. Going green: everyone’s doing it!. A Green University of Memphis. The University has an in-depth sustainability detailing all green/sustainability initiatives….

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John Goes Green! But why should you care?

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  1. John Goes Green!But why should you care?

  2. IntroductionMeet the Green Internship Program

  3. Going green: everyone’s doing it!

  4. Going green: everyone’s doing it!

  5. A Green University of Memphis • The University has an in-depth sustainability detailing all green/sustainability initiatives…

  6. What is a green internship? A green internship is an educational/work experience sponsored by a campus unit or a community organization that promotes sustainability in areas such as: • Energy efficiency • Utility conservation • Environmental protection • Recycling

  7. Green Internship Program- began in spring of 2011- funded by the Sustainable Campus Fee (Green Fee)- places students in positions on and off campus- relevant to students’ majors

  8. Green Trivia When was the first Earth Day celebrated? A. March 21, 1970B. April 22, 1970C. May 21, 1970D. June 22, 1970

  9. Green Trivia When was the first Earth Day celebrated? A. March 21, 1970B. April 22, 1970C. May 21, 1970D. June 22, 1970

  10. What am I doing?What are my responsibilities?

  11. Marketing & Comm. Green Intern • I work in the University of Memphis Administration Building in the Marketing & Communications Dept.

  12. Marketing & Comm. Green Intern • Write stories promoting the University’s green and sustainability efforts for alumni quarterly magazine and e-newsletter. • Work with videographer to produce video featuring green stories • Update “Tiger Blue Goes” Green website.

  13. Green Trivia What do cars and some candles typically have in common? A. Both burn rubber B. Both burn on fossil fuel C. Both are popular game show grand prizes D. all of the above

  14. Green Trivia What do cars and some candles typically have in common? A. Both burn rubber B. Both burn on fossil fuel C. Both are popular game show grand prizes D. all of the above

  15. What have I learned?Is the University of Memphis green?

  16. Green Initiatives at the University • Adopt-a-Street Program

  17. Green Initiatives at the University • Recycling Initiatives • Desoto Avenue project • Biomass Pelletizer

  18. Memphis is a green city! Community internship locations: • Memphis Zoo • Shelby Farms • Memphis Botanical Gardens • BRIDGES • Highland Area Renewal Corporation • Smith & Nephew • Keep Tennessee Beautiful • International Paper • GrowMemphis

  19. Green Trivia Which side of your house should you plant trees in order to conserve energy, especially during the summer months?

  20. Green Trivia Which side of your house should you plant trees in order to conserve energy, especially during the summer months? West

  21. What do I want to do?How will I apply what I’ve learned?

  22. The workforce is getting greener. • The demand for “green collar” jobs is rapidly increasing.

  23. Improved communication skills • Writing • Interviewing • Video • Web

  24. What Can You Do?How do you make a difference?

  25. Students can make a difference. • The Green Fee… started by students. • The Green Internship Program… wanted by students. • A more sustainable tomorrow… created by students?

  26. Green tips to get you started: • Walk. Bike. Carpool. • Reuse plastic water bottles. • Use compact fluorescent bulbs. • Paper or plastic? Neither! Use tote bags. • Recycle batteries and electronics • Print two-sided when possible. • Consolidate refrigerators. • No idling vehicles. • E-books!

  27. Green Trivia What does it mean to “close the loop” on recycling?

  28. Green Trivia What does it mean to “close the loop” on recycling? Buy products made from and packaged in recycled products.

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