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Although most Houses rallied more than 50 percent of participation from their residents, McKinnon said some students opted to not sign the pledge because they considered it a merely symbolic act.
“If there is no follow through, the pledge is meaningless,” she said.
The real-time online monitoring of House pledge rates also fueled competition, driving the cause of environmentalism home for many students, according to Arnold.
Cabot led with 94 perecent of its House members signing the pledge.
The pledge aims at reducing waste and conserving energy through simple steps such as having students turn off their computers each night, pulling curtains down to maximize insulation, and using green cleaning products.