Events and Projects

EV Chargers
New EV Chargers

Four brand new electric vehicle charging stations are now installed at the Grace P. Johnson Football Stadium and are open for use, free to the public!  Now that these four new charging stations are up and running UNCP has a total of 10 free charging stations available for the public to use.

Rain Barrel
Rainwater Barrel install behind the Pinchbeck building.

Rainwater barrels are installed to allow for the collection of water to repurpose for landscaping on the UNCP campus.  In addition to the current installation behind the Pinchbeck Maintenance building, we are also looking into installing rain barrels at Pine Cottage to help supply an irrigation system for the grounds around the house.  In the image, you can see one of the larger barrels we have obtained for this project that can hold 1,200 gallons of water.  More updates to come on each of these projects!

Dual Bottle Filler

In an effort to promote sustainability and provide convenient access to hydration, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke is installing new water bottle filling stations in all academic buildings across campus. These eco-friendly initiatives are part of UNCP’s commitment to reducing plastic waste and supporting a healthier, more sustainable campus environment. Students, faculty, and staff can now easily refill their reusable bottles, helping to decrease single-use plastic bottle consumption while promoting a greener campus for everyone.

Bottle Filler Insert

Weigh The Waste Events

Weigh the Waste is a re-occuring event that takes place in the dining hall where we collect all the food scraps/waste from students, faculty, staff, and visitors as they exit the dining hall to gather data on the average amount of food waste produced per person during lunch.  This data allows for analysis of how much someone may be wasting each year if they are eating at least two meals a day like this.  We also hope the visual of seeing the food waste pile up brings individuals to realize how much is wasted and that there is a dire need to reduce food waste globally.

December 2nd, 2023: 0.9 pounds per person

April 17th, 2023: 0.5 pounds per person

October 19th, 2023: 0.4 pounds per person

September 13th, 2024: 0.6 pounds per person

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