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U.S. Colleges and Universities Are Making a Positive Impact on Climate through Waste Minimization Efforts

,  |  May 28, 2021

Today over 1,100 colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada have participated in the Campus Race to Zero Waste program. Campus Race to Zero Waste has diverted close to … Read more

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Declare Your Independence From Plastic

 |  Jul 3, 2013

Last week my colleague Sara wrote a blog post introducing us to the idea of “Plastic Free July.” It inspired me to accept the challenge and declare my independence from … Read more

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Wildlife Are Getting Their Heads Stuck in Our Trash

,  |  Jun 20, 2013

I’ve noticed several stories about wildlife with their heads stuck in various containers. It makes me uncomfortable each time. I mean, they’re unable to see, eat, drink or get it … Read more

Churchill Road Elementary School's Eco-Code

McLean, Virginia Eco-School Takes a Big Bite Out of Cafeteria Waste

 |  Dec 7, 2012

Churchill Road Elementary School holds a Green Flag award in NWF’s Eco-Schools USA program. One of the school’s major greening projects focuses on waste reduction, and they have implemented an … Read more

Back-to-School Yard Sales Reduce Campus Waste, Support Community

,  |  Aug 13, 2012

If you’re a college student as we near the end of August, you’re probably beginning to think about back-to-school. Time to dig out the boxes and bins of dorm room … Read more

NWF Calls for Campus Case Studies on Sustainability Efforts

,  |  Jun 6, 2012

National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program is calling for case studies on campus sustainability efforts and green jobs training programs from the 2011-2012 academic year; case studies are due on August … Read more

Hey California, Clean up your campuses on April 21st

,  |  Mar 19, 2012

Sometimes before you get clean you gotta get dirty! National Wildlife Federation is happy to support the Let’s Get Dirty Initiative of the Ian Somerhalder Foundation. This April 21st, the … Read more

Students Have Their Hands Full Saving Food, Energy and Water

,  |  Oct 14, 2008

University and college dining halls across the country are beginning to sound a little different these days, as if there are a few less “clanks” and “clatters” mingled with mealtime … Read more