Jasmine Hormati is a committee member of the Recycling and Sustainability committee. With 12 active members, the club meets at the ITS Conference room in MCS- 104 every Friday at 11:15.

Why was this committee created?

The committee was created for students who share the same interests in recycling and keeping the campus “green.”  A more sustainable campus is also hoped to be achieved through the help of this committee.

Does your committee have a president or someone who oversees everything?

There is no president of our committee. Since the committee is so new there are only co-chairmen right now, but overall it is a group effort to keep the committee running.

What are the main goals of the club/committee?

The committee is still very new, but we hope to promote a more visible recycling system on campus and possibly bring back the Recycling Task Force that was created in the 90’s, but disbanded due to lack of support.

What kinds of events will you be hosting this semester?

National Recycling Week is Nov. 7- 13, so the committee will be trying to create some awareness during that time.  We will also be planting trees on Arbor Day.  Educational films and seminars will also take place by some faculty and staff.

What do you discuss during your club/committee meetings?

Mostly whatever ideas other committee members have.  We try to take the club in a new direction and figure out what our ultimate goals are.  Currently we are trying to get other schools involved in Recycling and sustainability on their campuses.

Why should students join your club/committee?

Sustainability is important.  Becoming more aware of this now will ensure a better campus for future generations of students at EC.  Boy Scouts always say, “leave it better than you found it,” and we’re trying to do exactly that.