GPPI Sustainability Working Group

The Sustainability Working Group (SWG) was formed in August 2008 as a partnership of students, faculty and staff. SWG is dedicated to increasing sustainability efforts and awareness at GPPI and the surrounding community.

Sustainability involves finding a balance with the natural world and reducing environmental degradation; these changes can positively enhance our lives and futures, from improving the quality of the air we breathe to preserving the natural beauty of the world around us.

The Sustainability Working Group seeks to reduce our costs to the environment through recycling and conservation measures at GPPI while also increasing personal awareness of environmental considerations among our community.

Sustainability Information:

• Books on environmentalism and sustainability
• Community gardens in DC, VA or MD:  Information about how to join or start a community garden
• Environmental Defense Fund: Hints about what you can do to help the environment.
• National Resource Defense Council  & Renewable Planet: Tips on reducing energy consumption (and electricity bills!)
• Sustainability Guidelines (.pdf)
• Sustainable Table: Helpful information on sustainably harvested foods and where to find them in your area.
  
  

Georgetown and Washington DC Recycling Information:

• The College Sustainability Report Card 
• Georgetown University Recycling 
• Washington D.C. Residential Recycling 
• Washington D.C. Commercial Recycling 

SWG Events

SWG Events Calendar 

 THE SWG 2009-2010 Board:

Neenia Barlatt, Advisor
Joseph Ferrara, Faculty and Administration Representative
Christina Fiorentini, Recycling Coordinator
Rebecca Searl, Outreach Coordinator
Ryan Carrington, Event Coordinator

Previous Board Members (.pdf)

To contact the board, please email gppi.swg@gmail.com 

Join the Sustainability Working Group!

If you are interested in learning more about SWG or joining the organization email gppi.swg@gmail.com