EcoReps

Flat-screen TVs to display club announcements soon

Student groups will soon be able to advertise their events on flat-screens in the lobbies of certain residence halls, offering an environmentally-friendly alternative to fliering.

By Yasmin Gagne and Audrey Greene | Sep 22 03:13 am ET

Ruggles basement to get composter, a pricey victory for EcoReps

Although purchasing the composter will cost the EcoReps about 25 to 35 percent of their annual budget, Aida Conroy, CC ’13 and co-president, believes that the project is well worth it.

By Margaret Mattes | Sep 18 09:56 pm ET

EcoReps roll out new reps-in-residence program

The Columbia EcoReps hope to get sustainability liaisons to act as point persons in residence halls.

By Amanda Evans | Sep 14 01:27 am ET

EcoReps to provide free drying racks next year

After a successful pilot program, students will be able to request free drying racks next year, which Ecoreps hope will reduce energy consumption.

By Karla Jimenez | Apr 29 02:32 am ET

Residence halls slightly reduce energy in competition

Schapiro residents, with a 12.9 percent reduction in electricity use, beat residents of Carman Hall, who reduced by 5 percent, and Hogan residents, who reduced by 4.9 percent.

By Finn Vigeland | Jan 20 03:46 am ET

The hidden cost of cheap chemicals

"Green detergents" not only better the environment but also do less damage to the consumer's health.

By Todd Nelson | Sep 26 06:19 pm ET

With a Board Comes Enthusiastic Promise

With a reputation for “greening” with gusto, EcoReps tend to receive more skepticism than accolades. After all, what do they do, exactly?

By Elizabeth Kipp-Giusti | Dec 2 11:25 pm ET

Protecting Earth's Biodiversity Hotspots

One day, as I wandered aimlessly from one Internet site to another, I came across the Web site of Conservation International, a group dedicated to the conservation of thousands of species that are

By Yasemin Erboy | Apr 2 10:15 pm ET

RecycleMania Sheds Light on Barnard EcoReps

The kickoff of RecycleMania, a nationwide recycling competition found on 88 college campuses across the country, has highlighted Barnard’s recent attempts to “Go Green” and to follow Columbia’s lea

By Zahra Khimji | Mar 3 03:39 am ET

Turn the Light Blue Green

Columbia and Barnard have joined eight other New York City colleges in adopting Mayor Bloomberg’s “30 in 10” challenge to become more environmentally friendly.

By Editorial Board | Feb 7 02:34 am ET

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