by CELL Staff | Jun 10, 2017 | Action Plans
by Charlotte Rivard I’m interested in getting Simmons to divest from fossil fuels, which of course cause climate change and various health concerns. The college’s current investment in fossil fuels does not represent who the student’s are/ what they...
by CELL Staff | Jun 10, 2017 | Action Plans
by Eliana Herman The University of Michigan will instate a Sustainability Graduation Requirement starting with the class of 2022. My goal is to create a strong and passionate committee to help execute this plan, and if we do not succeed before I graduate in May 2018...
by CELL Staff | Jun 10, 2017 | Action Plans
by Cara Stockman In order to counteract the blatant waste of fossil fuels used at Simmons College for heating purposes, a petition outlining the issue and a subsequent meeting(s) with Residence Life and Office of Facilities will be published to the community. With...
by CELL Staff | Apr 28, 2017 | Action Plans
by Jessica Setter For over two years now, my family’s garden has been dormant. Even though our neighbor continued to give us vegetables, we had nothing to exchange. This year, it is time for a change. My plan is to expand the garden so we can grow more food and...
by CELL Staff | Apr 26, 2017 | Action Plans, Staff Column
by John O’Leary My goal is to replace the monoculture grass on an island in the middle of a street with a variety of native and mostly edible plants, that improve and contribute to the ecosystem around it. Click here to read John’s full action...
by CELL Staff | Apr 26, 2017 | Action Plans
by Hannah Arvold I would like to build a cold weather greenhouse at my college or a nearby location. I also want to build a rocket mass heater inside it. My goal is that all the materials used will be reclaimed or sustainably made. Click here to read Hannah’s...
