I. What is a Green Fee?

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  1. The Green Fee passed with a 2/3 majority of the student vote in the Spring, thank you for your support! Now the initiative will be going to the state legislature where it will hopefully be implemented.
  2. For information on how to help with the continued campaign contact Eco-Advocates of Central Florida at eco.advocates@gmail.com.

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II. Why is a Green Fee important?

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It could...

  1. Save the University (students) money by increasing campus energy efficiency
  2. Reduce campus waste, greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts caused by using non-renewable energy resources
  3. Raise awareness and education about sustainable practices in the UCF community and create a sustainable culture

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III. What kind of ways could the money be spent?

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  1. Solar panels
  2. Student gardens
  3. Bike shop
  4. Green roofs
  5. Composting
  6. Expanding recycling initiatives
  7. Recycled products purchasing plan
  8. Local organic food purchasing plan
  9. LEED building renovations
  10. Educational/awareness events and curriculum enhancement

IV. What other universities have a Green Fee or are working to get one?

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  1. University of Florida
    passed student referendum by 78%!

  2. Florida Atlantic University
  3. New College of Florida
  4. University of West Florida
  5. Florida State University
  6. University of Tennessee
  7. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  8. Virginia Tech
  9. University of California at Berkley
  10. Numerous others!

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