Dec 3, 2010
Students Strive to Live Greener Lives as Part of the TREEhouse
Believe it or not, 18 Lafayette students live together in a treehouse right here on campus. Well—not quite. But they are residents of the TREEhouse special…
Sustainability
Nov 19, 2010
Lafayette Honored by Delaware Valley Green Building Council for Campus Sustainability Efforts
The Lehigh Valley Branch of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) has honored Lafayette for its contributions to sustainability and green…
Nov 1, 2010
Lafayette’s Dramatic Strides in Sustainability Earn Jump in Green Report Card
Lafayette College received a B from the Sustainable Endowments Institute in its annual Green Report Card, an assessment of sustainability in campus operations…
Jun 9, 2010
Turning Food Scraps into Compost
Jennifer Bell ’11 (Purcellville, Va.) is crouched near a row of bell peppers at Lafayette’s student-run garden in Metzgar Fields, pulling thin weeds…
May 13, 2010
Greening Easton’s West Ward
Technology Clinic is collaborating with local community to create more welcoming public spaces Lafayette students feel a strong sense of community on campus…
May 11, 2010
Volunteers Needed for Green Move-Out
Annual drive collects items discarded as students leave and donates them to local charities Students, faculty, and staff have worked together for the last…
Apr 15, 2010
College Community Will Explore Environmental Issues During Earth Week April 19-23
Lafayette will be observing Earth Week April 19-23, and numerous green activities have been planned for the campus community, including a new Student Conference…
Dec 9, 2009
Students Work Toward a College-Wide Sustainable Food Loop
Their goal is to compost and reuse all food waste generated by Lafayette dining services A team of students in Lafayette Environmental Awareness and Protection…
Jun 4, 2009
Green Move-Out Continues Success
Students, staff, and faculty collect more than 7,000 pounds of clothing, food, and household items for local organizations Students, staff, and faculty…
Jun 4, 2009
Green Move‐Out Continues Success
Students, staff, and faculty have collected 7,130 pounds of items discarded by students moving out for the summer as part of the Green Move‐Out. All…