Looking to shed light on the lifestyle of the average student, The College of New Jersey Environmental Club helps to educate members and the community on their carbon footprint. With the state of the planet an important issue for students to discuss, the club supports talks about garbage on campus, recycling programs run by the school and much more.
The club recently started a new initiative entitled Veg Life, which looks to help educate the student body on how reducing one's consumption of animal products can have positive benefits for the planet. The group hopes the initiative will soon become a club of its own.
Speaking on the Environmental Club of The College of New Jersey, president Elizabeth Eisenhauer said, "I think that (the environment is) something that is very important throughout your entire life because it affects every corner of your life. I think that it is something that can often be forgotten when you’re distracted by the social life of campus and everything else, (it) can be difficult (to be environmentally conscious)."
Eco Lifestyle Campus Clubs
The College of New Jersey Environmental Club is Education-Focused
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Campus Initiatives - Colleges/universities can create environmental clubs or initiatives to educate students on carbon footprint reduction, recycling, and vegetarian/vegan lifestyles, thereby promoting sustainability among the youth.
2. Environmental Education Programs - Creating clubs or programs in schools to educate students on the planet's state and to encourage students to take responsibility for their environmental impact. Clubs like the Environmental Club of The College of New Jersey can help to keep the conversation about the planet and sustainability active.
3. Vegan/vegetarianism Movement - Creating clubs and initiatives in schools that focus on educating students about the benefits of reducing animal product consumption and adopting a plant-based diet, thereby promoting more sustainable food consumption habits among the youth.
Industry Implications
1. Education Industry - Incorporating environmental education programs and clubs can create new opportunities for educators and education-focused institutions to encourage students to take responsibility for their environmental impact.
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3. Food Industry - The rise of the vegan/vegetarianism movement among the youth presents opportunities for food industry players to create plant-based products with more eco-friendly packaging, thereby catering to the growing demand for environmentally conscious products.