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Reusing: Better than Recycling

 |  May 6, 2009

Every spring we see a rash of stories on end-of-the-semester cleanouts in dorms and student apartments. As students leave for the summer, dumpsters fill up with perfectly good lamps, textbooks, … Read more

Cool Resource – WebEcoist

 |  Aug 25, 2008

I love the web. I also love nature. When the two meet, I’m thrilled. Let’s just say I was very excited to see the launch of the new WebEcoist. WebEcoist … Read more

Earth Day Checklist

 |  Apr 22, 2008

Who said it wasn’t easy being green? This Earth Day it’s easier to be “green” than ever before. And that is a true reason to celebrate. So grab your pen … Read more

Recyclemania 2008 Results Announced

 |  Apr 21, 2008

Recyclemania, a light-hearted, friendly competition between campuses, aims to reduce waste and raise awareness. Over a 10-week period, colleges and universities compete in different contests to see which institution can … Read more

Water Conservation Tips

 |  Feb 12, 2008

I don’t think I need to emphasize how important water is. However, I do want to say that with the number of issues we are facing we aren’t paying enough … Read more

Turn the Holidays Green: Earth Friendly Gifts and Tips

 |  Dec 10, 2007

To follow-up on last week’s “Green Spotlight on the Holidays, here are some additional green gift ideas you may be interested in. Everyday the headlines reflect a change in the … Read more

Green Spotlight on the Holidays

 |  Dec 6, 2007

Holiday decorations don’t have to be an energy drain. Nowadays you can deck the halls with boughs of organic holly and string up eco-friendly lights. You can even toast your … Read more

Businesses Making a Difference for Wildlife

 |  Dec 14, 2006

Last week, Limited Brands, the parent company of Victoria’s Secret, announced that they will stop using paper from endangered Boreal forests and they will also increase the amount of recycled … Read more

Don’t throw that bottle away!!

 |  Sep 14, 2006

Recycling is great for the environment, but what has it got to do with climate change? Solid waste disposal is a huge generator of greenhouse gases. Trash has to be … Read more