A psychology student at New York University, Olivia Savitz previously attended Lafayette College, becoming active with various charitable groups on campus. With a passion for environmental advocacy, Olivia Savitz raised awareness for Greening Lafayette, increasing student knowledge about local environmental matters and bringing the community together for a common goal.
A module of the Lafayette Connected Communities Program, Greening Lafayette launched in 2016 and has seen great success educating upperclassmen on environmental issues such as food, water, waste and energy through organized events and discussion panels.
Students who participate in the program can earn an ECO certificate of completion over their four years at Lafayette College. Upon arrival at Lafayette, students are given a green guide, outlining how best to conserve energy, as well as a list of green spaces near campus, how to conserve water, and a list of ways to get involved in local eco events.
In 2014, each Lafayette student produced 550 pounds of waste per year. The current goal of the program is to educate each student on how to lower that number, and inform them on the effect this waste has on their local community and the global environment as a whole.
