Discussed

1. setting up Blog.

2. letter to Headmaster regarding disposables in the dining hall

3. briefly addressed GCC results

Below is a letter for the Club to review and give feedback on. Use the comment section below  and/or email to each other.

WA Environmental Club
February 5, 2009
Dear Mr. Morse,
We are writing you today to suggest some positive changes that we recommend to make WA become more sustainable. As you know, we are in the midst of the Green Cup Challenge Competition, and in addition to reducing energy use, we want to look for other ways to reduce our impacts on the environment.
As a club we are currently working on a project to sell WA reusable water bottles to faculty and students. We are hoping that more students will use reusable water bottles, so we can reduce our school’s waste. In addition to this, we request that the school can look into eliminating the use of bottled water, instead using tap water. This will save the school money, both because there will be less water bottles thrown out or recycled, and the school will not have to pay extra for the tap water.
Additionally, the club requests that the school eliminate the use of Styrofoam plates and cups in the dining hall. Since there are reusable cups and plates in the dining hall, it is more environmentally responsible to stop using disposable dining materials. Research has shown that Americans generate more waste than any other nation in the world, with 4.5 pounds of municipal solid waste per person per day. As a school, we have a great opportunity to be a leader in environmental responsibility by reducing our waste while saving money. We greatly appreciate your consideration of our requests.
Sincerely,
Ryan Barry                                                        Stephen Wright
Co-Presidents of the Environmental Club