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Much of what students see and hear about sustainability is pushed by REP. The group’s representatives, one from each upperclass house and three from the freshman Yard, initiate projects aimed at widespread reduction in energy consumption. REP leaders are paid around $10 an hour for their efforts. The program hopes REP leaders can convince students to reduce their wasteful tendencies and save the University money that is squandered when rooms are too hot or dishware is stolen...
Such seasonal specificity for projects is well-structured, and it gives students a relevant, achievable goal. “A more practice-oriented approach is the foundation for REP,” says Meredith M. Lanoue ’06-’07, one of the program’s three captains...
Other than the small, House-specific initiatives taken on by each REP leader, the program also has a College-wide competition called the Green Cup. The Green Cup challenges houses to see which can reduce their energy consumption the most...
Finally, a long-term goal of REP is to encourage life-long sustainable habits in Harvard students. A large-scale light-bulb swap is currently underway to have students switch from traditional bulbs to compact fluorescent lights...
...sometimes hard to tell what differentiates REP from like-minded organizations like the EAC, the Office of Physical Resources, and University Operations Services. All three share at least one of REP’s goals. Does the College need such an expensive program...