Bring Us Your Cans!

Save The Date!

On April 19th, UCann Recycle will be hosting an exciting event at Fairfield Way!

We will be teaming up with EcoHusky at their Spring Fling Event.

Be sure to visit our table at Fairfield Way...there will be give aways, arts and crafts and more!

Bring your empty bottles and cans to our table and all cans will be brought to our local bottle return in exchange for cash! This money will be donated to an Eco-friendly organization of your choice! (We will be asking for your suggestions on this subject soon via Facebook)!

For more updates, like our Facebook page UCann Recycle or follow our twitter, @ucannrecycle!

Hello Huskies! Check this Out!

On March 26th- 29th the Storrs Campus will be hosting a convention called CIMA, "Climate Impacts, Mitigation and Adaption: A Reflection of our Future. As part of the convention, President Herbst will be renewing her commitment to the existing Climate Action Plan (CAP) and signing a new "Adaptation Amendment".

Here is a schedule of events for the convention! Be sure to check these out to learn more about how our campus is going green. (Schedule courtesy of EcoHusky)

***** MONDAY – 26 MARCH 2012 *****

Wilbur Cross, North Reading Room

Opening Ceremonies & Signing of Sustainability Commitment (3:00 to 5:00)

President Susan Herbst, University of Connecticut

Professor Gene Likens, Member of the National Academy of Sciences

Commissioner Daniel Esty, CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

***** TUESDAY – 27 MARCH 2012 *****

Konover Auditorium, Dodd Center

Mark Hertsgaard (12:00 to 1:00)

“How ‘Generation Hot’ Can Fight Climate Change … and Win”

Bishop Center

Climate Impact Forum: Actions for Cool Communities (6:30 to 9:00)

Mark Hertsgaard Keynote Speaker

Light Refreshments Served

***** WEDNESDAY – 28 MARCH 2012 *****

Student Union, North Lobby

Interactive Eco-Footprint Exhibit (9:00 to 4:00)

Student Union, South Lobby

Research Presentations by Students & Faculty Members (9:00 to 5:00)

Student Union, Theater

Green Careers & Organic Agriculture Panel Discussion (3:00 to 4:00)

***** THURSDAY – 29 MARCH 2012 *****

Konover Auditorium, Dodd Center – 4:00 to 5:30

Provost Peter Nicholls

“UConn’s Academic Plan & the Environment”

Dr. Michael Mann

“The Hockey Stick: On the Front Lines in the Climate Wars”