1. Veronica Andraski Emily Nelson Jason Painter Morgan Rea Jackie Russ Emma Smith

2. Being “green” -environmentally responsible Reduce-reuse-recycle Buying and using “all natural” and organic items Being conscious of how we affect the planet Conserving and preserving for the future Eliminating wasting of natural resources Reducing our carbon footprint

3. Prepare for the future Leave something for the coming generations We should not destroy what we need to live We only have one planet, we need to take care of it

4. Create a project that will make Loras more sustainable and eco-friendly

5. Composting - Café, residence halls, classrooms, buildings Campus housing Bathroom hand towels Community Garden - Location Heating and cooling (geothermal) Solar energy

6. Community Garden/Composting Dubuque Petal Project Small Steps

7. Community Garden/Composting In Dubuque Loras options

8. Dubuque Petal Project What is it? How is Loras involved?

9. Small Steps What is already being done in Dubuque? Revamp efforts

10. Continue research Explore all options while continuing to eliminate paths and options that are not feasible Possible Paths Community Garden Jeanne Schiltz – Jaycee Community Gardens Alternative Energy Check out one of Dubuque’s “Green Buildings” Set up appointment; ask what they do to reduce energy Meet with Loras Sustainability Partners Dana Livingston Investigate how well Loras incorporates sustainability (ex. Is college exclusively using recycled paper?)

11. Do you have any recommendations? Suggestions? Possible Paths for Exploration? Possible Contacts? Any specific ideas you view as more practical/worthwhile than others?