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The Eco-Reps Program is a peer education program dedicated to promoting sustainability and environmentally responsible behaviors. Eco-Reps (student peer educators) educate their peers about sustainability issues, such as population growth, resource consumption and waste generation, through three primary outlets: promoting and raising awareness of sustainability related programs; coordinating with Residence/Greek Life staff to incorporate sustainability into programs; and delivering Sustainable Living lessons to Elon 101 and Global Studies courses as requested.
Eco-Reps also get involved in various environmental awareness events and activities on campus such as POWERless, Earth Week and RecycleMania. If you are interested in being an Eco-Rep, let us know. The application process takes place in the spring for the following academic year.
Click here for program description, requirements and qualifications.
Click here for the application form.
The application DEADLINE IS FRIDAY APRIL 19 BY 5pm. Submit applications to the Office of Sustainability (sustainability@elon.edu).
Josh Aliber, Colonnades
Year: Class of 2015
Hometown: Needham, MA
Major(s): Environmental Studies, Entrepreneurship
Fun Fact: I own five shirts that are 100% bamboo.
Sustainable Living Tip: Buy food from the Burlington Co-op. Support local food!
Jenny Archis, East Area
Year: Class of 2016
Hometown: Hendersonville, NC
Major: Environmental and Ecological Science; Minor Anthropology
Fun Fact: I've never been outside of the United States - and I can't wait to change that!
Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Soak up some sunshine! Use natural light whenever possible instead of large overhead lights. You'll reduce energy consumption and feel better!
Lauren Corbin, West Area
Year: Class of 2015
Hometown: Cary, NC
Major(s): Environmental and Ecological Science, Biology
Fun Fact: If I don't succeed as a scientist, I aspire to be a cake decorator.
Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Learn how to use the BioBus. It's a great way to save money on gas, and you get to reduce your emissions while doing it. Plus, the bus drivers are usually some of the most friendly people at Elon.
Corinne Haywood, Loy Center
Year: Class of 2015
Hometown: Durham, NC
Major: Environmental Studies; Minor: Chemistry and Political Science
Fun Fact: I play club tennis and am a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority at Elon!
Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Carpool to functions whenever you can! Find friends that are also going and invite them to ride. Alternate who drives and everyone will save gas. Driving with friends is way more fun than driving alone!
Allison Hren, The Oaks
Year: Class of 2015
Hometown: Cary, NC
Major: Environmental Studies; Minor: Sociology
Fun Fact: I was a Scottish dancer for 9 years!
Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Buy things that are already made of recycled material!
Julia Okada, Expanded Housing
Year: Class of 2014
Hometown: Strongsville, OH
Major: History with Teacher Licensure; Minor: Political Science and American Studies
Fun Fact: I performed concerts in three major cathedrals in Europe!
Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: When you're doing research for a class or studying for an exam using the Internet, bookmark the website instead of printing it out; you'll save paper, save printing dollars, and still have all of your information on one device to read!
Emily Parker, Station at Mill Point
Year: Class of 2013
Hometown: Lakeville, CT
Major: Environmental Studies; Minor: Economics and Spanish
Fun Fact: In 20 years I has visited 15 states, 16 countries, and 4 continents!
Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Get creative with your recycling and reusing! Instead of just tossing your jars and containers from the grocery store into the trash or recycling bin, rinse them out and keep them to hold your leftovers! You will spend less on Tupperware and keep more out of landfills! Plus who doesn't love drinking out of glass peanut butter jars! :)
Shannon Temlak, Danieley Center
Year: Class of 2015
Hometown: Northborough, MA
Major: Political Science; Minor: International Studies and Psychology
Fun Fact: I began studying Japanese in first grade through a partial immersion program my elementary school offered!
Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Get into the habit of bringing reusable bags to the grocery store! Not only will you be helping the environment, you'll be making your roommate(s) happy by not cluttering your dorm with discarded plastic bags!