SIU celebrates Earth Day by awarding grants to 11 sustainability projects
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by Christi Mathis
CARBONDALE, Ill. Southern Illinois University Carbondale celebrates Earth Day 2021 today, April 22, by awarding thousands of dollars in grants to a wide variety of “green” initiatives that include recycling projects, bike trails and wind turbines.
Sustainability program officials announced the award of $37,428 in Green Fund grants to 11 sustainability projects.
“We are so pleased to see such a variety of proposals coming from across campus. The commitment and creativity behind these projects is evident,” said Karen Schauwecker, sustainability program coordinator. “The proposals are truly an example of what it looks like when our community envisions and creates a greener, more sustainable campus.”
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