Student Government

Green Initiative

As defined by Student Government resolution, the Green Initiative is aimed at improving campus sustainability. This includes items like infrastructure and efficiency projects; recycling and waste water reduction efforts; expanding mass transit availability; sustainability-oriented internships, scholarships and research grants for students; student-focused and sustainability-oriented assistantships/staffing; or other sustainability initiatives as proposed by students.

Green Initiative Chair: Joey Campain
[email protected]

Comet Composting Program

This Fall 2019, Student Government Green Initiative, in partnership with various UT Dallas departments and outside companies, is launching a post-consumer composting program for residents of University Village. To participate in the program follow the steps below.

  1. Sign up - Fill out the signup form
  2. Get Trained - Attend one of the following trainings. All trainings will be held in the Residence Hall Southwest Classroom:
    • Sept. 4, 12:30 p.m.
    • Sept. 6, 12:30 p.m.
    • Oct. 3, 9:30 a.m.
    • Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m.
    • Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m.
    • Nov. 6, 12:30 p.m.
  3. Compost!

If you have been to the training and can't remember some of the details from your training? See what you can compost by visiting our comprehensive list provided by Organix Recycling. Or contact Joey Campain at [email protected] with any questions.