Every month we focus on a different area of sustainability on campus. In November we focus on the importance of food waste prevention and give tips and tricks as to what you can do to help and how you can get involved! Why should we prevent food waste? First thing’s first; why should you reduce food waste? Well, food waste reduction has economic, social, and of course … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: Food Waste Prevention
It's easy to forget how much water you're using in the Residence Halls. After a long day, one of the best feelings is to take a long hot shower. On days where you're in a hurry, you may forget to turn the water off while brushing your teeth. Or maybe you're constantly traveling back and forth from your room to the water fountain filling up your water bottles. The focus for … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Reduce Water Usage in the Residence Halls
Now that housing applications are out, it’s time to start thinking about where you may want to live and maybe even different campus organizations you’d like to be part of. If you’re a student who wants an easy way to get involved in the dorms, you may want to consider joining a Living Learning Community! What is a Living Learning Community? A Living Learning Community … [Read more...] about Get Involved! Bears for Sustainability
Every month we focus on a different area of sustainability on campus. This month we're focusing on conserving energy! Join your fellow Bears between October 1st and 21st to reduce your energy consumption on campus and at home! Why Is Energy Conservation Important? The October Energy Competition gives students and staff a better understanding of the cause and effect … [Read more...] about Monthly Theme: Energy Conservation
Fall is in full swing and it's October, so we all know what that means! Late nights spent at a dimly lit desk; sipping hot coffee and studying for midterms as Halloween movies play quietly on the television. Listen, I enjoy these cozy scenarios as much as the next person, but how about when you're not there? Do you realize how much energy you're still using? Use these 7 tips to … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Bring Down Energy Usage on Campus