Services and Sustainability

Services and Sustainability (SAS) focuses on supporting the student experience by working on areas such as dining, transportation, wellness, libraries, and technology. We also collaborate with environmentally focused organizations at Duke and utilize the Climate Commitment to advocate for sustainable practices in all of Duke’s activities. In past years, SAS members have worked on reinstating reusable mug discounts, designing the FROSH101 House Course, collaborating with Duke Athletics to create sustainable game-day experiences, and creating an LGBTQ+ support group.

Projects

• Kville Programs: SAS senators worked to create “blue bags” in collaboration with the Wellness Center that included hand warmers, band-aids, hand sanitizer, and other products to promote wellness during the tenting season. We are also working on providing reusable and compostable cups for P-checks and piloting a program to reduce waste of tenting materials at the end of the tenting season.
• Alternative Transportation: SAS ran a survey and received 100+ responses about students’ experiences with bikes and scooters on campus. We also collaborated with Parking and Transportation to hand out bike lights and repair kits to students and installed dismount zone signage in BC Plaza. This semester, SAS senators will serve on the  Climate Commitment Advisory Council to discuss alternative transportation.
• Dining: Current SAS projects relating to dining include revamping the Food Recovery Network that will collect food waste from Marketplace and deliver it to the Durham Urban Ministry in collaboration with the Campus Farm. Additionally, senators are working to improve allergen signage and improve dining options for students who eat halal or kosher foods.

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