As the energy costs continue to rise, one MLWGS alum has shown a true commitment to ‘going green.’. Ben Shapiro '04 traveled with eight other Oberlin graduates this past summer in a 3,000 mile bicycle trip promoting greener living. Beginning in Oberlin, Ohio, the group traveled through the western part of the country, giving workshops on alternative sources of energy and energy efficiency.
Promoting vegetable oil-fueled vehicles, vermiculture (composting with worms), and solar heating, Ben and his group blogged about the kind support they received from the residents of the towns they visited. The group’s blog can be found here:
http://onebigbike.blogspot.com/
Ending with a celebration in August at the Golden Gate Bridge, the group’s commitment remains, ending their journey with the question, “What should we do next?”
