REthink Wisconsin

REduce, REuse, REcycle, REthink.

Off and Running in 2012 February 25, 2012

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We Conserve's sign on Engineering Hall. Look for them all around campus!

Thank you to those that attended this past week’s meeting, and a BIG thank you goes out to Dr. Benson for joining us from We Conserve to offer his help and suggestions. We look forward to working with him during the semester and coming years. As mentioned at the meeting, please remember to bring plastic cups to meetings to help the Urban Garden at West High School.

There are lots of opportunities to get involved in the next few months including Mugs on the Mall (April 25), World Water Week (March 19th -25th), Slow Foods Dinner (March 26th), and Farm Mobbing which will be happening weekly starting this weekend. Don’t worry! If you couldn’t make it this weekend, check out the website for future dates or contact Rachel Vorlander for more information.

Remember to keep coming to meetings and events to work toward that HONORED MEMBER STATUS! We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting!

 

Spring Kickoff February 20, 2012

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 Thanks to everyone who  attended our Spring Kickoff meeting! The pizza was phenomenal and the room was packed (we considered it a success). If you missed the meeting (or couldn’t hear because you were stuffing pizza into your face) checkout our meeting minutes to see how it went.

Some new stuff this semester include: More volunteering opportunities / day trips: Devils Lake State Park, Ice Age Trail, Lakeshore Nature Preserve, Farmer’s Market Breakfast [ more details to come] . This semester we are also introducing the HONORED MEMBER status as part of our outreach efforts. Click on the link for more details, or email anyone on the board to get tips on how to stay on top of your hours and social duties! We see the new status as a resume builder rather than a requirement – it’s nothing too time consuming, just a way for you to stay involved!

Also, we are please to announce that at our next meeting (Wednesday February 22) we will be hosting guest speaker, UW-Professor Craig H. Benson, Ph.D., PE, DGE. Benson is a Wisconsin Distinguished Professor and Chair of Geological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also serves as director of the Recycled Materials Resource Center, a federally funded research center focused on sustainable construction of transportation infrastructure, and the Bioreactor Partnership, a industry-academic partnership on sustainable solid waste management.

- Come with questions for Dr. Benson and listen for ways on how to make environmentally-sustainability a profitable (and reachable) career for YOU.

Ps- Our next Farm Mob is this Saturday! The weather is set to be good, and our farmers are so excited for our help. Email Rachel Vorlander if you have any questions or check out our Farm Mobbing website to get involved.

 

First Meeting of 2012 January 28, 2012

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We're back in Science Hall this semester!

The weather might be getting colder but things are just starting to HEAT UP at REthink. Our first official meeting will be Wednesday February 1st from 6 – 7 in ROOM 15 OF SCIENCE HALL. You heard right folks…WE’RE BACK IN SCIENCE HALL!! This meeting will be for returning members as well as anyone who is interested in joining, so bring friends! At this first meeting we will be introducing a few new ideas that we have including an honored member status and several fun volunteer opportunities. Participation in these opportunities will be recorded and those that reach honored member status will receive discounts on shirts and other fun REthink goodies. If you’re looking for a way to make your resume stand out, this could be just the ticket. Come join us, we look forward to seeing everyone and meeting new members!

 

REthinking the way YOU do coffee: November 17, 2011

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With holiday season starting to peek around the corner, REthink is celebrating by hosting our annual Just Coffee Fundraiser. That’s right, from now until Nov. 28 you  can purchase 100% fair-trade, certified organic Just Coffee through REthink members.

REthink Wisconsin has a partnership with Just Coffee; they have donated coffee for many of our REfill campaigns/Mugs on the Mall and support our desire for a sustainable future. With this fundraiser REthink has the opportunity to sell Just Coffee coffee beans (options of ground/not), hot chocolate, and chocolate-covered espresso beans. Just Coffee names their coffee blends in honor of their origin/caffeine content, for this fundraiser they are creating a blend entirely in REthink’s name (how awesome is that?).

With so many people liking coffee/hot chocolate this is sure to make the perfect stocking stuffer and holiday gift to anyone in your life. Contact a REthink member before it’s too late, and find out how you can jump on the bandwagon of Just Coffee.

**REthink members: email jkoziol@wisc.edu with any questions regarding order forms/status. Important Note: Prizes will be awarded to the member who sells the most money in sales, have a great break and happy selling!