Students Saving the Planet

Dedee DeLongpre Johnston, UF’s Director of Sustainability, commutes 2 miles to work, with or without high heels.

As ARAMARK’s sustainability coordinator on the UF campus, Susie Lewis works to reduce waste and conserve resources at the university's dining facilities.

Like many campuses across the country, UF reduces water usage by not having trays to wash in its dining facilities.

Zipcars, rented at $7 per hour, allow UF students access to vehicles when they need them.

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.

Former student Mary Sheldon Boney (left) and Stetson professor Dr. Kirsten Work capture a sailfin suckermouth catfish, the scourge of Blue Spring.

As part of its focus on environment responsibility, Stetson helps state and local agencies protect waterways, such as Blue Spring, seen here.

Former student Mary Sheldon Boney (left) and Stetson professor Dr. Kirsten Work capture a sailfin suckermouth catfish, the scourge of Blue Spring.

Stetson faculty and students devised a native-plant curriculum, which is taught in area K-5 classrooms by student teachers such as Maggie McAndrews.

Stetson faculty devised a native-plant curriculum, which is taught in area K-5 classrooms by student teachers such as Ginny Mazza.

Stetson’s native-plant curriculum uses cards such as these to teach area grade-school students.