Living Green at Westminster College

Become an Eco-Team member

As passionate student volunteers, Eco-Reps help make Westminster a more sustainable campus by teaching their peers to live more environmentally-conscious lifestyles.  Want to be an Eco-Rep? Learn more about the program here
 

Grow Your Own Food

Did you know Westminster has an organic garden? Helping out in the garden is a great way to get involved on campus, get volunteer hours, and take home some fresh veggies!  Learn more about how you can grow some of your own food right on campus here.

Green Your Res Hall Room

Click here for some quick tips about how to save energy in your dorm room.

Banish the Bottle

Folks on campus spend more money buying bottled water than any other food or drink item.  Choosing tap water instead saves money, water, and energy.  Learn more.

Cut the Paper

Check out these simple ideas for reducing paper waste and saving some trees.

Ride Your Bike

 Westminster offers tons of resources for commuter and recreational cyclists, including Westminster Wheels and the Westminster Bicycle Collective Do-it-Yourself Garage

Get on the Bus

Your Westminster ID card is also a premium UTA transit pass, meaning you ride free on all city buses, Trax, and Frontrunner. 

 

Doing Reaserch on Campus involving Campus Use Data?

Click here for campus greenhouse gas, natural gas, electricity, and air travel data.