E3 Basics
What office do the E3s work within?
The Bard Office of Sustainability
Where is FreeUse located?
Any of the following: Garage next to Kappa House, Kappa House, 9 Library Rd, Annandale-On-Hudson, NY 12504, 42°01'26.3"N 73°54'23.9"W
Where is the recycle yard located?
Just beyond our Smog and the soccer field.
What is compost?
Collecting food scraps to decompose, thus recycling organic materials and creating a useful addition to plant beds/garden beds/etc.
What's an example of an annual event E3s can participate in?
-Car Free Day (tabling and advertisement)
-Hardscrabble Day (Event prep or tabling)
-Tivoli Street Painting Day (Attending and 'street painting')
-and more
What are the 3 Es of the E3s?
Environment
Equity
Economy
What are the names of our FreeUse donation bins?
Barry bins!
What is the name of the recycle yard manager?
Fred!
How do E3s get around campus to do compost shifts?
By truck or by golf cart! (with some walking in between)
True or False: You can attend web conferences about climate change, sustainability work, and more as a paid shift.
True!
What does "SDG" stand for?
Sustainable development goal
What items do we not accept at FreeUse?
Any of the following: Underwear, bed pillows, open cosmetics & personal care products, hazardous waste materials, and candles.
What is an example of a typical recycle yard shift task?
-Crushing cardboard
-Sorting paper
True or False: Bard E3s are responsible for all compost collection on campus
False!
E3s are responsible for collecting compost from dorms ONLY
True or False: You can only do shifts and work on projects which others have started
False!
If you have an idea for a shift or a project you think is important, you can pitch your idea to Laurie or a project head!
What organization produced the 17 SDGs?
The United Nations
How do we dispose of garbage at FreeUse?
DAILY DOUBLE
Regular trash can be bagged up and placed next to Kappa House's garbage, for larger loads text Fred or Paul to pick up (before 3pm).
What is something someone can find in the recycle yard, that ISN'T recycling?
Any of the following:
-cats
-vultures
-compost pile
-spiders
-garbage
-E3s!
Where are compost collections taken at the end of a compost shift?
The recycle yard
What are some typical shifts for E3s beyond FreeUse, the Recycle Yard, or Compost shifts?
-Sign making/distribution
-Decoration/craft making
-Event Tabling
-Office Shifts (printing, laminating, researching)
-Team Meetings
What is an example of one of the SDG's?
DAILY DOUBLE
Any of the following:
-No Poverty
-Zero Hunger
-Good Health and Well-being
-Quality Education
-Gender Equality
-Clean Water and Sanitation
-Affordable and Clean Energy
-Decent Work and Economic Growth
-Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
-Reduced Inequalities
-Sustainable Cities and Communities
-Responsible Consumption and Production
-Climate Action
-Life Below Water
-Life on Land
-Peace Justice and Strong Institutions
-Partnerships for the Goals
Name a collaborative event FreeUse has been a part of
-Clothing Swaps
-Halloween pop-ups
-Winter Clothing pop-ups
Can you recycle a pepsi cup from DTR?
No!
Evil Plaper
What happens to the compost buckets in between semesters?
They get collected or sealed up for breaks!
+100 Bonus: if mention of washing or repainting was included in answer
Is an E3 expected to perform the same tasks under the same role for their entire duration of working for the Office of Sustainability?
No! You certainly can but you're encouraged to try new things, explore new projects and practice new skills, and even to explore internships within the office!