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!Follow @sgecoagencyto learn about ECO Agency, and ECO reps tabling events. Founded in 2012, ECO Agency is the umbrella organization under Student Government that promotes sustainable living on campus. It includes the ECO Board, its affiliated Committees (Waste Diversion, Conservation, Outreach...), and the Housing ECO Reps. You have a project for UM to become more sustainable? Your idea could help us reduce our carbon footprint, enhance our waste diversion programs, or start an educational campaign! If your application qualifies, your project could be eligible for funding. Contact ECO Agency President, Ryan McMullen at rjm519@earth.miami.edu
Glass 4 Life Recycling Collect your glass bottles and jars, and dispose of them safely in the secured Glass 4 Life cart located next to the Ozzi machine at the Mahoney Pearson Dining Hall.
Free detergent sheets Be more gentle on the Earth when washing your clothes: Use Generation Conscious detergent sheets instead of buying bulky plastic containers!
Ozzi Reuse UM Dining is bringing reusable OZZI take-out containers to the dining halls! Purchase your $7 OZZI container from the cashier in either dining hall, fill it with your favorite foods, and take your meal to-go.
Solar arrays The University of Miami is going solar! The Student Government ECO Agency has sponsored two solar arrays on campus, one on top of the Food Court, and one at the Fieldhouse building.
Butterfly gardens In the last 3 years, ECO sponsored 3 butterfly gardens, one along the path in front of Canes Central, another one behind Knight Physics, and one in partnership with Fairchild BTG in front of the Campos Sano bulding.
Grow Walls ECO has installed 3 hydroponics Grow Walls on campus, one at the Richter Library, one at the UC Lounge and one in the Abess Center lobby.
Solar charging bench ECO installed a Solar Bench in the Gifford Arboretum where students can charge their phone while resting or meditating next to the Sustainability Garden.
RECENT PROGRAMS
Get Green App Live green, collect "leaves" and win prizes with the Get Green App: The Get Green App drives climate action by engaging the campus community in sustainable behavior.
U Conserve U Conserve contest in residential colleges: ECO Reps, the housing branch of ECO Agency launched an Energy Saving contest, running from October 1 to October 31.
Canes Food Pantry The 'Canes Community Food Pantry is run by student employees. You can find the Food Pantry in Lakeside Village Room 1054, which is behind Lobby A, outside, and facing the fountain. Any student, faculty, or staff member may stop by during hours of operation to receive items.
Green event sponsorship Student Government ECO Agency is proud to offer co-sponsorship to student organizations. Information about co-sponsorship processes may be found in each group’s specific application.
Canes Resale During Spring Move out, donate your lightly used appliances and dorm supplies to the Canes Resale Program (mini-fridges, microwaves, TVs, lamps, mirrors...). Instead of leaving them behind or tossing them, give those items a second life and support a greener campus initiative!
ECO Reps Become an ECO Rep! Start helping your fellow residents on environmental issues like waste reduction, energy and water conservation.
Earth Month ECO sponsors a myriad of events during the month of April. From panels, workshops, community plantings, to concerts and the U Earth Day Fair, April is ECO's month!
Roadmap to Plastic Free Canes The resolution and roadmap supported by ECO and passed by the Student Government Senate in 2020, allows progress reported on plastic waste reduction goals at the U.
Watch the UMX video - Sustainable Living Tips at the U
Ryan McMullenis the president of Eco Agency and thus oversees a variety of short and long-term projects designed to increase the sustainability of UM and enhance the overall student experience through promoting stewardship and a service-oriented sense of community. He serves as a liaison between Eco Agency and the rest of student government and helps connect members of Eco Agency to a range of on-campus resources. Ryan has been a part of Eco Agency since his freshman year and has served as an Eco Rep, outreach subcommittee members, and director of the facilities subcommittee. He is a senior majoring in Marine Biology and Ecology with minors in Ecosystem Science & Policy and Biology.
Ryan McMullen