Eco-Rep Leadership Program

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With more than 3,300 students living on campus, Lehigh recognizes the important role that students play in making Lehigh a model sustainable campus.

The Eco-Rep Leadership Program is a peer-to-peer education program focused on training student leaders to embody and promote sustainable living in residential halls and Greek houses. Through fun and educational programs, Eco-Reps foster sustainable behavior change among their peers and help build a campus community for the 21st Century.

Who are Eco-Reps?

Eco-Reps are a group of like-minded student leaders who are committed to promoting sustainable behavior change in residential halls and Greek houses.  They learn about sustainable living topics and educate their peers on sustainable alternatives.

Eco-Reps have a strong presence on campus and frequently host fun, informative, and impactful campus and residence hall/Greek house events. They also support operational intiatives.

Why should YOU apply to be an Eco-Rep?

  • Be a sustainable leader at Lehigh

  • Serve as a peer educator in a residential hall or Greek house

  • Be a change agent by fostering sustainable living

  • Learn about sustainable living topics with peers who care

  • Gain valuable leadership, communication, and event planning skills

  • Be part of a nationally-recognized leadership program

  • Eco-Rep Meeting
  • Eco-Rep Meeting
  • Bath & Body Bingo 5x10
  • Bath & Body Bingo 5x10
  • Plastic Bag Swap
    Students joined the Eco-Reps to trade in their single-use plastic bags and customize a reusable canvas tote.
  • Plastic Bag Swap
    Students joined the Eco-Reps to trade in their single-use plastic bags and customize a reusable canvas tote.
  • Succulents & Sowing Night
    Students upcycled and decorated various items to plant their succulents in.
  • Plastic Wont' Cut It
    Eco-Reps handed out reusable cutlery kits to students to reduce the use of single-use eating utensils.
  • Tye Dye Night
    Using natural dyes, students gave new life to old garments.

Questions?

Contact us at ecoreps@lehigh.edu.