We live in a community where many drive, sometimes long distances, to get to work. In our attempts to be competitive with other forward thinking institutions, when we build, we build "green" buildings. Rarely, however, are we found ripping up a parking lot. Few people walk to work or carpool. Public transportation is rarely used. Students drive their cars across this small campus to get to the gym. Hybrid cars abound, consuming lithium deposits in South America and China at a disturbing rate, and in a way that may haunt us soon. A single conventional sedan, with two people has considerably less impact than a hybrid with one. A Wellness program focusing on walking or riding bikes to work would, of course, improve the health of our community even more.
How will we change?
