Spring has arrived! As the hours of sunlight grow longer and the weather gets warmer, the leaves on the trees and the blossoming flowers are not the only things that are undergoing change. There is a reason we have terms like “spring fever” and “spring cleaning”. The change into spring can feel like emergence from a months-long hibernation of sorts, where shorter days and … [Read more...] about Building Sustainable Habits
Hello and happy spring, fellow bears! As the semester rolls along it’s good to keep in mind how we can be changing our everyday decisions and habits into more sustainable ones. This blog will list a few different products you can purchase to be a more sustainable person, as well as links to where you can find them for a good price. Many of these products will be linked … [Read more...] about Sustainable Products to Start Using
Every month we try to focus on a new area of sustainability on campus. It’s February, so this month is going to be a little more broad and a lot more exciting.That’s right folks, it’s RecycleMania! RecycleMania is a competition for colleges and universities across the United States and Canada that is meant to promote waste reduction activities to their campus … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: RecycleMania
Reducing your carbon footprint is a lot more than just buying locally and carpooling (though those do play a large part). It can be applied to everyday life in easier ways than you think! Here's a list of 10 ways you can reduce your carbon footprint! In the Car 1. Accelerating slowly, anticipating stops, and maintaining a steady speed can save more than a ton of CO2 per … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Living a plastic-free lifestyle in college may seem stressful at first. It involves a lot more than just tossing things in a recycling bin. But, there’s good news: at little to no cost, you can cut plastic out completely both in the dorms and on the go. Here are 10 easy tips to help you lead a healthier and more eco-friendly life throughout your college career! 1.) Give up … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste in College