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When we care about sustainability But we never lose sight of:<\/span><\/p>\n People Taken Together This<\/strong> is the frame, from inside of which, we believe all choices<\/strong> should be made<\/p>\n Contextual Background<\/strong><\/p>\n Since its founding in 1969, Ramapo College of New Jersey has had a clear commitment to sustainability<\/a>.\u00a0 As the world around us has come to realize the importance of renewable energy, pollution control, the elimination of waste and the adoption of “green practices,” we have renewed our commitment to sustainability.<\/p>\n With the opening of Ramapo College’s Sharp Sustainability Education Center<\/a>, the establishment of sustainability as a fundamental principle, and the signing of Second Nature’s Climate Commitment<\/a>, Ramapo College continues to dedicate itself to creating a more sustainable campus.<\/p>\n Ramapo Green Archway<\/a> Recycling Guidelines<\/a> Sustainability at Home<\/a><\/p>\n Whether you are new to Ramapo College, or returning after the morass that is the past few years, we want you to know that we are back. Whatever your core interests, your Major, or your Career Objectives, the way we define sustainability, we will always have something substantial to add to your life. Please join Ramapo Green at these two upcoming\u00a0 opening events, as we introduce ALL students to the diverse set of sustainability club opportunities available on campus. Whether you care about people, the planet, or prosperity, we embrace your perspective and add to it. Monday, August 29th Choose ... Read More<\/a><\/p> On April 16 1STEP and Ramapo Green hosted a virtual screening of The Sacrifice Zone, a documentary on the work of the Ironbound Community Corporation to combat pollution in Newark from industrial sources. Melissa Miles who was featured in the documentary and currently serves as the Executive Director of the New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance spoke to the audience afterwards. The documentary began with stunning visuals of Ironbound-Newark residents going about their daily activities while planes from Newark Liberty International Airport flew over an incineration plant emitting ominous smoke. ICC Environmental Justice Director Maria Lopez and ICC Environmental Educator Emily ... Read More<\/a><\/p> Lincoln, Neb.\u00a0(March 22, 2021)\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ramapo College of New Jersey was honored with 2020\u00a0Tree Campus Higher Education\u00ae\u00a0recognition by the Arbor Day Foundation for its commitment to effective urban forest management. \u201cTree Campuses\u00a0and their students set examples for not only their student bodies but the surrounding communities showcasing how trees create a healthier environment,\u201d said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. \u201cBecause of Ramapo College\u2019s participation, air will be purer, water cleaner and students and faculty will be surrounded by the shade and beauty trees provide.\u201d The Tree Campus Higher Education program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management ... Read More<\/a><\/p> By Ben Hopper A new bill to create a divestment task force was passed by the Ramapo Student Government Association (SGA) on Monday, March 15. This bill, proposed by Secretary of Sustainability Zo\u00eb Tucker-Borrut and introduced by Senate Vice President Nicholas Bykov, passed unanimously with a vote of 17-0-0 in favor of it. Divestment is the act of shifting investments from going towards fossil fuels to being put towards more environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives instead. Divestment brings a number of benefits with it including working to combat climate change through eliminating the use of fossil fuels. Along with its ... Read More<\/a><\/p> Read More Articles ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Bird Strike Resources<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Learn more on how to prevent bird strikes and create a safer campus for local wildlife.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Campus Meadows<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Learn more about our native wildflower meadows.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Composting<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Learn how to compost on campus and at home.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n COVID-19 and Sustainability<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Tips to help you navigate challenges related to sustainability and COVID-19.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Drink Local<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Locate your closest filtered water bottle-filling station on campus.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Energy Savers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n How you can help Ramapo save energy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n Fair Trade<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Fair Trade at Ramapo: A Campus-Wide Project<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Green Purchasing<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n College sustainable procurement efforts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Recycling<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Campus recycling guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\nAugust 3, 2022<\/span>Ramapo Green Welcomes you to Fall 2022...Join us...!<\/a><\/h4>
April 19, 2021<\/span>Ramapo Green and 1STEP Screen The Sacrifice\u00a0Zone<\/a><\/h4>
March 22, 2021<\/span>Arbor Day Foundation Honors Ramapo College of New Jersey with 2020 Tree Campus Higher Education\u00ae Recognition<\/a><\/h4>
March 20, 2021<\/span>SGA Senate Unanimously Passes Divestment Task Force Bill<\/a><\/h4>
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