GAEA hopes that all members of the WPI community are aware of the new recycling bins around campus. Recycling helps reduce the amount of materials going into land fills and incinerators, as well as reducing the amount of virgin materials that need to be extracted from the environment. Unfortunately, not everyone realizes the importance of recycling. If you see this behavior, in anyone, feel free to ask them to recycle properly.
In order to help spread the discussion of environmental issues, GAEA hopes to soon have a Web page set up. The Web page would help advertise GAEA and provide a broader communication forum.
During October Break, GAEA plans to visit the nearby Heifer Project International. The Heifer Project is a model farm utilized to teach sustainable agricultural methods to third world nations. Visitors to the farm get to spend a couple days learning about agriculture by becoming temporary members of the farm's staff. GAEA members feel that gaining experience like this helps people to understand the world around them.
GAEA also has many other field trips and activities planned. Perhaps not many people know this, but there is an Audobon Society wildlife sanctuary right here in Worcester! GAEA hopes to visit the sanctuary to check out what wildlife Worcester has to offer. GAEA also hopes to sponsor the purchase of acres of rainforest in WPI's name, to help slow down rainforest depletion. Earth Day is always a busy time for the environmentally aware, and GAEA plans to be right in on the activities when April rolls around.
GAEA is open to all who are concerned with the environment. Anyone who is interested in getting more information, or participating in any of GAEA's upcoming events, should contact mickey@wpi. The fact that membership is growing indicates the usefulness of groups such as GAEA in spreading environmental education.
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