Patricia Hume

Behavior

An institutional philosophy change?

My niece is studying to be a Waldorf teacher at Sunbridge College just north of NYC. They eat organic from the biodynamic farm on campus. The apple trees are not sprayed and the animals are free range. They also avoid pesticides by using natural alternatives like Borax. The kids in the dorm pay the extra $7 plus for eco-friendly, non- petroleum laundry products. On the other hand, the dorm mgmt. now uses cheap, fragrant petroleum based detergent to wash all bed & bath linens. It is a disheartening move. How many college student do you know who will pay $12 for laundry soap when they could pay $5 at a super store? The residents in this dorm do. One has to wonder if it is an economic indicator for the Rudolf Steiner community.

285 Hungry Hollow Rd, Chestnut Ridge, NY