Green Fund Projects 2018
Photo from water refilling stations
The following programs/initiatives/studies have been funded using Green Fee funds on 2018:
Name |
Description |
Award |
Date |
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UTEP Shell Eco-Marathon |
New funding to augment existing budget for continued participation in annual competition to design and build "prototype" concept car with an eye on reducing both fuel consumption and greenhouse gases. Project Director: Jack Chessa Organization: Shell Eco Marathon |
$1,416 |
12/01/2018 |
Take Back the Tap |
UTEP students and Green Team members propose funding the purchase and installation of 13 additional bottle filling stations on the UTEP campus (12 indoor and 1 outdoor). This project supports all members of the UTEP community who enjoy easily filling up their reusable sustainable water bottles. Eliminating the disposable culture has been called the greatest most important obstacle to sustainability and we believe that UTEP can play a crucial role in adapting to this 21st century challenge. Project Director: Fernanda Lugo Organization: Student’s Green Team |
$20,000 |
02/20/2018 |
Paperless Marching Band |
Dr. Andrew Hunter proposed moving the band to a "paperless" model. The marching band and UTEP uses incredibly high volume of paper and toner each season. With four shows each season, and an average of twenty-five sets per show, paper usage for drill alone can reach 20,000-30,000 sheets. Additionally, sheet music for the forty-plus songs in the band's music folder brings the total expected usage closer to 40,000 sheets, or 80 reams - not including waste from re-prints, changes to a show and potential litter on campus. Project Director: Dr. Andrew Hunter Organization: Marching Miners- Marching Band |
$25,322 | 09/18/2018 |