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On February 25, 2012 Penn State students hold the second annual Positively Green day of service. This year, 30 students, faculty and staff undertook a two-hour training session, and then went out into the community, helping State College neighbors make their houses more energy efficient.
They began at 10 am, with a full day of activities
10am – 12pm Weatherization Training 12pm – 1pm LUNCH! Veggie sandwiches from Wegman’s, snacks, and beverages. 1pm – 3pm Perform weatherization services on low-income homes. 3pm – End Regroup at Interfaith Human Services
With financial support from the Rock Ethics Institute and generous donations from our corporate sponsors (Lowe’s and Wal-Mart), our students changed light bulbs, installed weather-stripping, and upgraded homes with low-flow shower heads and hot water pipe insulation (see the story in the local paper here and more pictures here). Students also learned how to discuss energy usage and encourage folks to make lifestyle choices that save energy and protect our planet.
Pennsylvania Interfaith Power & Light is proud to sponsor the first student IPL in the nation—thanks, Penn State students, for being part of the climate change solution!
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Positively Green: a service day alternative to State Patty’s Day |
