Green Student Organizations

 Pass by the Green U weekly tabling in the UC Breezeway
on Fridays, 12.30-2.30 pm.

or follow @sgecoagency to know about ECO Agency,
and ECO reps tabling events

Student Government ECO Agency is recruiting for Spring 2024. If you want to green your campus, have an impact on student life and leave a sustainable legacy at the U, ECO Agency is for you! APPLY NOW!

Founded in 2012, ECO Agency is the umbrella organization under Student Government that includes the committees: ECO Board, Food Recovery Network, Green Committee, ECO Reps, and the Green Organization Coalition (GOC). You have a project for UM to become more sustainable? Your idea could help us reduce our carbon footprint, our water footprint, enhance our recycling programs or start an educational campaign! Contact ECO Board, if your application qualifies, your project could be eligible for funding.Contact ECO Chair Ainsley Hilliard at aah178@miami.edu 

 

Ainsley is the current chair of the environment and conservation organization (ECO) and is very excited for the next year. She is majoring in Chemistry with a minor in political science. If you have any questions about how to join ECO- contact her at aah178@miami.edu

Welcome to our Fall 2023 freshmen!


What better way to start the semester than owning this new reusable utensil kit from Student Government ECO Agency!

Take our Sustainable Living Module

Become an Eco-Rep ! 
Are you a student resident at UM with a passion for the environment, or do you just want to have a positive impact on your peers and improve sustainability on your campus? Start helping your fellow residents on environmental issues like waste reduction, energy and water conservation. Apply now, visit ECO Rep. Contact greenu@miami.edu

Become a Green Committee member! 
Small groups of students passionate about the environment and willing to volunteer to help with event logistics, take on innovative projects and make their school, department, lab or office more sustainable. Contact sgecoagency@miami.edu
UThrift is UM's free on-campus thrift store that takes place every Wednesday at the Farmer's Market! 
We are looking for individuals with a passion for sustainability and fashion to volunteer at the booth on Wednesdays and contribute to UThrift's development as a sustainable thrift store. Apply now at miami.edu/uthrift

ECO Food Pantry
Anyone interested in joining our chapter, applying for a leadership position. Contact sgecoagency@miami.edu for more information, visit the UM food Pantry 

   

GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Green Grad Group
If you are a graduate student who cares about our environment, join the Green Grad Group. Help unfold the disposable plastic free campaign at the U!
Contact Leyna Stemle at leynastemle@miami.edu  for more information. Learn more

Green Committee at Miller School of Medicine
If you are student in the School of Medicine, join our Green Team! In collaboration with Student Government, our group of passionate students promote current programs like the Green Lab program. The Miller Food and Herb Garden needs your help: contact Monika Chojnacka,  mxc2354@miami.edu 

RSMAS Sustainability Initiative with the Marine Science Graduate Student Organization
Join a group of RSMAS graduate students to make our campus greener and educate our peers on living more sustainably. Visit RSMAS Sustainability Initiative. Contact Remedy Rule

Sustainable Business Club
The Sustainability Club's mission is to educate business students on how sustainability integrates environmental conservation and social well-being with the long-term health and purpose of leading companies. 

Environmental Law Society
The purpose of the organization is to examine policy issues and career opportunities in environmental law and related areas, and to promote the environmental interests of the school and students at the University of Miami School of Law to the local and national community.  Learn more



For local food lovers and gardeners at UM:
Plant Based Canes is spreading awareness to the University of Miami community on living a plant-based lifestyle: Plant Based Canes: promoting the health, environmental, and ethical benefits of a plant based lifestyle. @PlantBasedUM    

Join the UMiami USGBC Students
U.S. Green Building Council Students is a group for all students who are interested in sustainable (green) building and urbanization. We are constantly working to create a greener campus, and raise awareness both on campus and in the community. Visit UMiami USGBC Students

 

GenCLEO: 
The CLEO Institute, through our GenCLEO Youth Advocacy Movement, helps our youth connect the dots and understand the urgency of the climate crisis, its impacts, and solutions, and to be prepared and empowered to advocate for climate action and policy.   https://www.instagram.com/gencleo_um/ 

 

 

To find more UM Student organizations that have an impact on sustainability progress on campus and in the community, contact greenu@miami.edu or visit the Butler Center for Service and Leadership. Don't forget to check what's new on SASO Engage.