Name: Danielle Dlugajczyk

Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

Major: English w/ emphasis on Literature and Poetry

Interesting fact: I have been to Costa Rica and eaten termites as a delicacy there.
Favorite Sustainable Living Tip: Sunlight is a resource! Whenever you can use sunlight instead of artificial lighting, whether it be to open the blinds or going outside to do your homework (which also is rejuvenating because you are breathing in fresh oxygen).

What is an Eco-Rep? An Eco-Rep is someone who has a passion for keeping the ecosystem clean and wishes to share that passion with others to hopefully pass it on and keep the chain going until more and more people become passionate about it.
Why I became an Eco-Rep: I became an Eco-Rep because I have always been an avid recycler and eco-friendly person. Being an Eco-Rep allowed me the opportunity to share my passion as well as to hopefully ignite passion in others for saving the Earth.

Jessica Garcia
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Email: jg746@nau.edu
Major:  Biology

Interesting fact: I Love Canada! And friendly Canadians!

Favorite sustainable living tip: As long as you know what can be recycled, recycling is as simple a task as throwing away trash.

Why I became an Eco-Rep: I became an Eco-Rep because I am passionate about environmental conservation, and I think that more people would be green if they only knew how, so I am here to help that process. 

Alana Weber
Hometown: Denver, CO
Email: emc257@nau.edu
Major: Spanish and Environmental Science

Interesting fact:  I lived in Lima, Peru for a year.

Favorite sustainable living tip: Carry reusable water bottles instead of plastic throwaway bottles. If everyone in New York used a reusable water bottle for one month, 112 million throwaway bottles would be saved. (Frankly Green.com) 

Why I became an Eco-Rep: I have always had a passion for helping our environment. It is very important to me to help create a more sustainable world for future generations, and I really wanted to be part an organization in which we can spread the word of sustainability through helpful and respectful ways.

Emma Collins
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Email: egf24@nau.edu
Major: Political Science and Environmental Studies with a minor in Spanish

Interesting fact: I did color guard for 6 years and have a scar on my forehead from where I cut myself with a sabre.

Favorite sustainable living tip: Using a drying rack not only saves energy but can help make your clothes last longer.

Why I became an Eco-Rep: I became an Eco-Rep because I have always enjoyed learning about the environment and wanted to share my knowledge with others.

Emma Frey
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Email: aw748@nau.edu
Major:  Elementary Education

Interesting fact: If I could travel anywhere in the world it would be Canada... for now. It could change at any time.  

Favorite sustainable living tip: Shorten your showers and lower the water temperature just a bit; if you shorten your shower by just one minute you can save up to 5 gallons of water and lowering the temperature not only saves energy but is better for your hair and skin as well. 

Why I became an Eco-Rep: I am interested in environmental issues and try my best to minimize my environmental impact by living sustainably. Eco-reps seemed like a great way to get involved on campus while promoting something I care about.

Emily Macri 
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Email: ekm58@nau.edu
Major: Environmental Studies with a concentration in Sustainability and a Minor in Photography

Interesting fact: I will be studying abroad in Perth, Western Australia next semester

Favorite sustainable living tip: Put a reusable cup next to your keys, that way you don't forget it before you leave for classes for the day. If you bring a reusable cup around campus you get $0.50 off!! 

Why I became an Eco-Rep: I became an Eco-Rep because I am passionate about branching out and spreading awareness on how to lead a sustainable lifestyle. I have previous experience as an Eco-Rep at the University of Vermont, and I figured this is the perfect opportunity to bring to the table some of my knowledge and to continue on NAU's sustainable initiative of being carbon neutral by 2020!

 
Taylor Welson
Email: trw48@nau.edu
Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Major: Hotel & Restaurant Management

Interesting fact:  I visited 9 countries in 30 days over the summer!

Favorite sustainable living tip: If you leave a couple reuseable bags in your car in plain sight, you're more likely to remember to use them in a store -- avoid getting the plastic! 

Why I became an EcoRA: I became an EcoRA because I'm very passionate about sustainability. I think being more sustainable is such an easy goal for people to have and acheive, and I want to be the one to show everyone how they can do it, and have fun in the process!

Savannah Brewer
Hometown:  Mesa, AZ
Email: smb498@nau.edu
Major: Social Work and PreMed

Interesting fact: I don't own a hairbrush and I am on the NAU Roller Derby team.

Favorite sustainable living tip: UNPLUG your stuff if you aren't using it!!!!!! SERIOUSLY.

Why I became an Eco-Rep: I wanted to take an active role in the movement toward carbon neutrality, and also I wanted to gain a position in my community in which I could encourage others to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

Kelsey Ballard
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Email: kkb98@nau.edu
Major:  Undecided

Interesting fact: I have two sisters.

Favorite sustainable living tip: Buy reusable things!!!!

Why I became an Eco-Rep: I became an Eco-Rep to help students notice how tiny, simple changes can really have a big impact on the world we live in!