Students Saving the Planet
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Smart Commute
Dedee DeLongpre Johnston, UF's Director of Sustainability, commutes 2 miles to work, with or without high heels.
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Dining Green
As ARAMARK's sustainability coordinator on the UF campus, Susie Lewis works to reduce waste and conserve resources at the university's dining facilities.
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Trays Begone
Like many campuses across the country, UF reduces water usage by not having trays to wash in its dining facilities.
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Zip to it
Zipcars, rented at $7 per hour, allow UF students access to vehicles when they need them.
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Green House
Beautiful as well as functional, Stetson University's Vera Lea Rinker Native Plant Garden, furthers the school's efforts to promote the use of native flora.
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Snorkling at Stetson
Former student Mary Sheldon Boney (left) and Stetson professor Dr. Kirsten Work capture a sailfin suckermouth catfish, the scourge of Blue Spring.
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Protecting Nature
As part of its focus on environment responsibility, Stetson helps state and local agencies protect waterways, such as Blue Spring, seen here.
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Fishing for Grades
Former student Mary Sheldon Boney (left) and Stetson professor Dr. Kirsten Work capture a sailfin suckermouth catfish, the scourge of Blue Spring.
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Students Helping Students
Stetson faculty and students devised a native-plant curriculum, which is taught in area K-5 classrooms by student teachers such as Maggie McAndrews.
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Students for Sustainment
Stetson faculty devised a native-plant curriculum, which is taught in area K-5 classrooms by student teachers such as Ginny Mazza.
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Environmental Education
Stetson's native-plant curriculum uses cards such as these to teach area grade-school students.