OXFORD, Miss. – Football season is here, and in the South, that means
\nit’s time for some serious tailgating. But because tailgating requires
\nquick setup and cleanup, it can be tough on the environment.<\/p>\n
It doesn’t have to be that way if fans commit to making their tailgates
\n“greener” with a few simple changes, said Jim Morrison, assistant to
\nthe senior vice chancellor and coordinator of campus sustainability
\nefforts at the University of Mississippi.
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\n“Our hope is that we can respect and preserve the campus environment, particularly special places such as the Grove, so that future generations can enjoy the same beautiful Ole Miss campus for years to come,” Morrison said. “A simple step for us to take is to commit to leaving the Grove the same way we found it when we pack up and leave.”<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, Chancellor Robert Khayat signed the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, which challenges colleges and universities to identify their greenhouse gas output, then develop a plan to reduce those emissions over the next five years. Already, Ole Miss is converting its lawnmowers to operate on biodiesel and is increasing recycling efforts.<\/p>\n
Rebel fans can help the university meet its sustainability goals by taking a few simple steps to make their time in the Grove, Circle and other tailgating areas more environmentally friendly. Here are a few things you can do to help:\n<\/p>\n
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\nFor more information about the UM green initiative, contact Morrison at 662-915-1678 or jwmorris@olemiss.edu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"