Students

Eco Reps are peer-to-peer sustainability leaders in residence halls, greek houses and off-campus houses throughout campus. Eco Reps educate residents and help foster sustainable habits and life-long behavior change in Lafayette’s living communities that also contribute to our campus goals.

LEAP’s purpose is to work toward campus sustainability, promote discussion and awareness of local, national and international environmental issues and organize students to action. They act through rallies, community partnerships, campus projects and events.

LaFFCo is dedicated to teaching students how to operate a small sustainable farm by volunteering at LaFarm to grow and distribute organic produce to students, dining services, and community members. Members help at the farm, plan the agricultural season and organize educational and social events about food and agriculture

SEES is an organization with three main goals: providing a learning experience for interested students in environmental science and engineering, conducting research to help solve current environmental science and engineering problems, & promoting environmental sustainability through community outreach and partnerships.

The Food Recovery Network is a group of students who, in partnership with Dining Services, deliver extra food from dining halls to Safe Harbor, a homeless shelter in Easton. The aim is to reduce food waste on campus by giving it to those in need.

The Sustainability Committee works to promote the environmental sustainability of Lafayette, through coordinated programming efforts or advising student organizations and the College’s operations.

Grab a punchcard, participate in ten sustainable actions to fill out the punches, and get prizes!

The Sustainable Living Certificate is a voluntary, self-guided initiative inspiring students to make their living spaces and daily routines more sustainable. Students living on and off-campus can take action to reduce their environmental impact, contribute to Lafayette’s sustainability goals, and build a greener community.

The Leopards Leftovers program alerts current Lafayette students via GroupMe notification when there is free food available on campus leftover from an event to decrease food waste and increase food security.

Take food to-go with our reusable clamshell program at Upper or Marquis. Return your clamshell dirty for a clean one to keep this zero waste initiative going!

If you are in need of clothes, school supplies, kitchen goods, decor and more, stop by our weekly pay-what-you-can Campus Thrift Store.