{"id":53980,"date":"2017-07-05T20:28:33","date_gmt":"2017-07-05T20:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/green\/?page_id=53980"},"modified":"2024-09-24T18:53:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T18:53:41","slug":"bottled-water-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.augsburg.edu\/green\/water-and-energy-conservation\/bottled-water-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Bottled Water Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"

In May 2017, The University Council and President Pribbenow approved the following Bottled Water Policy:<\/h2>\n

Augsburg will use already available local tap water and eliminate the sale, reimbursement, and provision of bottled water on campus. This policy aims to reduce waste and greenhouse gas emissions and supports the provision of water as a human right and not a commodity. (Full Policy with Proposed Timeline)<\/a><\/p>\n

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What does this mean?<\/h3>\n

Augsburg is launching a #LoveLocalWater initiative, joining other colleges and universities who are committed to reducing or eliminating bottled water through efforts like Take Back the Tap.\u00a0 The Environmental Stewardship Committee looks forward to working with students, staff, and faculty to determine how to best implement this policy across campus over the coming years.<\/p>\n

We recognize that both infrastructural and cultural changes are crucial for this policy to be successful in making local water widely available around campus. Water fountains are being systematically replaced and installed as needed, and students are working on education, behavior change, and signage.<\/p>\n

Stay tuned for more information on what’s happening! To get involved or share your ideas, email us at environmentalstewardship@augsburg.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n

In the meantime, learn more about the water coming through our pipes and see how the City of Minneapolis is promoting tap water<\/a> across town!<\/p>\n

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For students:<\/p>\n