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Williams currently has evacuated tube solar collectors on Fort Hoosac, a graduate dorm.
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Environmental Tip:
Set your thermometer as low as possible in the winter and as high as possible in the summer (if you have central air conditioning). Wear an extra layer and keep throw blankets around to stay comfortable in the winter.News
Class of '08 Environmental Project Proposals
The Class of '08 Environmental Project Fund was established by the graduating class of '08 and the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives. This fund will be used to support a series of projects targeted at increasing the sustainability of Williams College.
The Zilkha Center is currently accepting proposals for projects. All proposals are welcome, be they simple or complex in design, intricate or off the cuff. Projects can promote any aspect of sustainability: energy conservation, waste reduction, recycling, renewable energy, water savings and more. Give voice to your vision of the future by submitting a proposal, and identify what you think are important initiatives for your department or campus organization.
Click here to submit a proposal.
The Class of '08 Environmental Project Fund was established by the graduating class of '08 and the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives. This fund will be used to support a series of projects targeted at increasing the sustainability of Williams College.
The Zilkha Center is currently accepting proposals for projects. All proposals are welcome, be they simple or complex in design, intricate or off the cuff. Projects can promote any aspect of sustainability: energy conservation, waste reduction, recycling, renewable energy, water savings and more. Give voice to your vision of the future by submitting a proposal, and identify what you think are important initiatives for your department or campus organization.
Click here to submit a proposal.
Environmental Sustainability Principles
In a letter to the Williams community, January 24th, 2007, President Morty Schapiro noted: “I am pleased to say that President’s Staff enthusiastically endorsed the report (of the Climate Action Committee) and that the Board of Trustees, in what someday may be considered a historic vote, unanimously passed this resolution: “WHEREAS, The President and Trustees of [...]
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In a letter to the Williams community, January 24th, 2007, President Morty Schapiro noted: “I am pleased to say that President’s Staff enthusiastically endorsed the report (of the Climate Action Committee) and that the Board of Trustees, in what someday may be considered a historic vote, unanimously passed this resolution: “WHEREAS, The President and Trustees of [...]
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