Riles Water Bottle Refill Station
Project Summary:
The Riles Water Bottle Refill Station project is transforming the second-floor lobby of the Riles building by outfitting an existing water fountain with a dedicated bottle-refilling station. Sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters, this infrastructure upgrade serves the high volume of student and staff foot traffic in the building. By providing convenient and accessible hydration, the initiative directly lessens the university’s environmental impact by reducing the generation of single-use plastic water bottle waste. Furthermore, the station promotes a strong culture of sustainability on campus, encouraging the community to adopt a reduce, reuse, and recycle mindset. Beyond its environmental benefits, the refill station offers economic relief to individuals by eliminating the need to purchase multiple disposable water bottles daily.
Project Lead:
Rachael Sutherland
Project Advisor:
Chris Boyer
Date:
2021-05-03
Funding Amount:
$3,063.25
Department:
College of Arts and Letters