Boiler Green Initiative

BGI designed and repurposed former agricultural barrels for the Purdue Student Farm.  The barrels will divert runoff and reduce water consumption at the farm in addition to looking gorgeous.

BGI organizes and recruits volunteers at home football games.  These volunteers inform fans about trash vs. recyclable items, move incorrectly sorted items to the right bin, and pick up recyclables from the stands after games, to reduce the amount of recyclable waste going to landfills!

BGI played a central role in the installation of the rain gardens at Harrison Residence Hall and the Morton Community Center.  Each year, BGI maintains the rain gardens by cutting back grass, removing weeds, and replacing plants as necessary to maintain the health and effectiveness of the rain gardens.

During the fall, BGI regularly samples and reports data on water quality of creeks and rivers in the Lafayette area to assist in water quality monitoring efforts.