Geology Water Refill Station
Project Summary:
The Geology Water Bottle Refill Stations project, spearheaded by student Natalie Pierson and the School of Earth and Sustainability, provides essential hydration infrastructure to the Geology Building. By replacing two pre-existing water fountains on the heavily trafficked first and second floors with modern refill stations, the initiative actively encourages students, staff, and faculty to utilize reusable water bottles. This upgrade significantly minimizes the campus’s reliance on single-use plastics, directly advancing the university’s waste reduction goals. The project also helps the campus community save money otherwise spent on disposable beverages. To maximize community engagement, the newly installed stations feature “powered by Green Fund” stickers, and the initiative is being actively promoted through the NAU Lumberjack, the Green Flash newsletter, and departmental listservs.
Project Lead:
Natalie Pierson
Project Advisor:
Sarah Jane Colby
Date:
03/04/2022
Funding Amount:
$9,000
Department:
School of Earth and Sustainability