January Happenings at the ASCP! |
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Happy Spring Semester! We hope you enjoyed the break from school, and we are so happy to have you back. We have volunteer opportunities and exciting events to share with you. Keep scrolling to learn about upcoming ASCP events and happenings on campus. |
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Thank you for choosing to complete our bi-annual survey about environmental sustainability on the Auraria Campus! Your responses are greatly appreciated.The purpose of this study is to gain information on how students at the Auraria Campus understand sustainability and what sustainability-related initiatives are most important to you. The information gathered by this survey will inform how sustainability efforts are implemented here at Auraria. Click here to be directed to the survey.All current and past students, staff, and faculty from the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver are invited to participate. E-mails are only collected to prevent duplicate submissions.Again, thank you for your participation. If you have any questions, please reach out to Chris Herr at Chris.Herr@AHEC.edu. |
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Thank you to @Yona_xo for January's Burning Question! Their question was: "Where do the recycled clothes that can't be donated go?" It is a common misconception that you can donate any item you don’t want any longer, regardless of its condition. Clothing donations should be clean and free of stains and tears. They should be something that another person would wear. It has been found that around 45% of donated clothes are not accepted by local donation centers and end up in other countries, often polluting their ecosystems in poorly managed landfills. When a thrift or consignment store cannot use your clothes, there are still ways to repurpose or recycle your items sustainably. Learning how to repair a zipper or add a button back onto your clothing could give your item the refresh it needs for you to keep wearing it or to donate and resell successfully. If your garments are past repair, they can be cut into strips of cloth that can be used for cleaning around the home. Another option is to give your old clothing to a company that will downcycle your items into insulation or rags. Many local and national companies perform this service. However, look for transparent companies regarding what happens to your textiles, such as TerraCycle and For Days, to ensure your items are put to use and don’t end up in a landfill. |
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We want to answer your inquiries about making campus more sustainable and leading a more eco-friendly life. We encourage all of you to submit questions you may have about the environment and sustainable living. You can submit them by DMing us on any form of social media, or emailing us at scp_contact@ahec.edu. At the end of each month, we will reveal which question was selected by the staff and address it in the upcoming newsletter! |
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Welcome to the ASCP Free Store!
Opened by our Waste Diversion Team in the Fall of 2022, the Free Store reduces waste, promotes community on campus, and supports a sustainable lifestyle. Our donation-based "store" has free products, such as clothing, home goods, and school supplies. The items are available to the campus community. Our goal is to promote conscious consumerism by emphasizing the value of reuse through donating usable goods, buying second-hand, and recognizing the environmental impact of our consumption. To shop, stop by the ASCP Office, Tivoli Suite- 346, Monday, Thursday, or Friday from noon to 2 p.m.
We are accepting donation items for our free store on the following dates:
Feb. 2 and 3
March 2 and 3
April 3, 6 and 7
May 1, 4 and 5 We will accept items such as: - Any wearable clothing: not stained, torn, or wearing thin. - Household items in good condition (kitchenware, fans, mirrors, etc.) - Usable school supplies (blank notebooks, binders, folders, etc.) We will NOT accept anything with stuffing/filling (pillows, stuffed animals, down comforters, etc.)
Bring accepted items to Tivoli Suite 346 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the specified dates. |
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Join us in our fight against hunger and food waste on campus by using the Share Meals app! Sign up to see which events around campus have food that will be available to community members. You can find free food nearby through Share Meals; see how much is available and how long it’s up for grabs. The app also has a list of centers across campus where students can find free food, personal care items, and other helpful resources. Sign up today by downloading the app on your phone or by using the web version! Click here or the image above to be navigated to our webpage for more information and to get started. |
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Come one, come all—events are in full swing! We're excited to announce upcoming volunteer activities, educational workshops and opportunities to connect with our greater campus community. Help the ASCP and our partner organizations support things like the campus' zero waste vision, transition to alternative transportation and student sustainability interests. Register for events by clicking the links below or contacting scp_contact@ahec.edu. ASCP Free Store Donation Collection Feb. 2, @ 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ASCP Office, Tivoli- Suite 346 ASCP Free Store Donation Collection Feb. 3, @ 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ASCP Office, Tivoli- Suite 346 Feb. 7, @ 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., ASCP Office, Tivoli- Suite 346 Feb. 9, @ 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Senate Chambers, Tivoli- Suite 329 Feb. 10, @ 11:00 a.m. to noon, ASCP Office, Tivoli- Suite 346 Feb. 23, @ 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Senate Chambers, Tivoli- Suite 329 March 2, @ 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Senate Chambers, Tivoli- Suite 329 ASCP Free Store Donation Collection March 2, @ 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ASCP Office, Tivoli- Suite 346 ASCP Free Store Donation Collection March 3, @ 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., ASCP Office, Tivoli- Suite 346 |
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To learn more and sign up, visit our Note: CU Denver students have an opportunity to earn a Sustainability Certificate. |
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Please consider completing a brief survey about the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program Newsletter! Your responses are greatly appreciated. Upon completing the survey, you will be entered into the Sustainable Goodies Giveaway! Click here to be directed to the survey. All current and past students, staff, and faculty from the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver subscribed to our newsletter are invited to participate. E-mails are collected to prevent duplicate submissions and for the Sustainable Goodies Giveaway. Please feel free to reach out to Maya Pojar at Maya.Pojar@AHEC.edu if you have any questions or comments. Again, thank you for your participation. |
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Say “hello” to our wonderful team members from left to right and top to bottom, including two new team members Audrey and Lauren: - Evan Pierpont
- Chris Herr
- Cassy Cadwallader
- Jaxon Mawhiney
- Rylee McCone
- Girija Kulkarni
- Veronica Minster
- Amy Nash
- Maya Pojar
- Lucy Harger
- Audrey Mah
- Lauren Hart
Interested in learning more about how we all help to reduce the ecological impact and dependence on fossil fuels? Check out our team page! |
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Are you interested in sustainability and want to get involved on campus? Come meet like minded individuals and make a difference through our student volunteer organization: EcoReps! Keep an eye out for out next orientation and informational meeting on the EcoReps page through our website. Sign up and get more information at this link to our EcoRep Program webpage or contact Girija at Girija.Kulkarni@AHEC.edu. |
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