5 Apr
Who: Students
What: Office of Sustainability’s RecycleMania Promotion
When: Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 11-12:30 PM
Where: Club and Market Day (Upper Gym)
Why: Bring in a disposable water bottle for recycling and receive a new reusable water bottle.
Supplies are limited so don’t be late!
3 Apr
Who: Students
What: Office of Sustainability’s RecycleMania Promotion
When: Thursday, April 5, 2012 from 11-12:30 PM
Where: Club and Market Day @CelebrationPlaza
Why: Bring in a disposable water bottle for recycling and receive a new reusable water bottle.
Supplies are limited so don’t be late!
10 Feb
Today’s feature is a Recyclemania giveaway. Remember LIFE University is participating in this eight week long recycling competition. To help reduce waste we’re giving away a pack of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. Because a CFL lasts 6 to 10 times longer than a traditional incandescent bulb you’ll be reducing waste, and saving time and effort in replacing burnt out bulbs. To enter the giveaway respond to this post by Monday, February 13, 2012 with the phrase “I live a Sustainable LIFE.”
7 Feb
Once again Life University has joined millions of students across the country by making a difference and participating in the 2012 Recyclemania Tournament. Recyclemania is an 8-week recycling competition endorsed by the America College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment .
Life University will take part in the waste minimization portion of the contest, focusing on overall waste reduction. This will include an educational campaign teaching the campus community to cut waste by placing emphasis on reusing materials and source reduction.
Stay tuned to the blog for tips on recycling and chances to win prizes as we learn new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Be among the first to receive new posts (and increase your chances to win) by subscribing to A Sustainable Life.
17 Mar
Recyclemania Tip:
Newspapers, magazines, and white paper can all be recycled as long as the paper is clean and dry. Plastic wrap, stickers, or rubber bands should be removed, but staples and plastic window envelopes are OK.
RecycleMania trivia question: Paper can be recycled up to _____ times before it is turned into organic waste and breaks down.
Comment on today’s post with the correct answer for a chance to win a prize from the Office of Sustainability. The winner will by randomly chosen from correct answers submitted by 5 pm (EST) on March 18, 2011. (Note: Prize must be picked up in the Office of Sustainability).
33 days until Earth Day on the Plaza….will you participate?
10 Mar
While the article doesn’t give many details, it looks like the White Goat machine turns traditional office paper into toilet paper. In about 30 minutes, the machine converts approximately 40 sheets of office into a fresh roll of toilet paper. The process involves shredding the paper, dissolving it in water, thinning it, drying it and winding the paper around a roll. According to the manufacturers, the White Goat is pricey, retailing at $100,000. The cost to produce one roll of toilet paper however is cheap at 12¢ per roll.
Definitely a steal at 12¢ a roll, I wonder how it compares to Charmin or Cottonelle? Can you think of one item that you wouldn’t buy recycled?
Source: Mother Nature Network
Follow me to Earth Day in 40 Days!!
7 Mar
The following is an excerpt from the book “The Ultimate Guide to Greening your Home”.
Making some simple changes to your food buying habits and food choices, can make a significant impact on the environment and your health. Every food purchase you make is a ‘vote’ on how and where you want your food to be supplied.
This statement makes sense to me and could be applied in variety of situations. But since its Meatless Monday I see it as asking for veggie meals in your favorite restaurant (if they are not currently available). Supply = Demand. If enough patrons ask for a certain type of meal, I’m willing to bet that you will see changes to the menu!
Source: Caelus Consulting
4 Mar
Thanks to Sharie Williams and the Finance Department for participating in the toner cartridge recycling program.
LIFE’s Toner Cartridge Recycling Program rewards departments that return used toner cartridges to the Office of Sustainability. Each month participating departments will be entered in a drawing to receive a “prize” for the office to share.
To date, more than 100 toner cartridges have been collected for recycling, eliminating waste from landfills and bringing us one step closer to reaching our sustainability goals.
A special thanks to the following departments for participating in the program
For those departments that have yet to participate, it’s not too late! Simply contact Shannan George, Sustainability Coordinator, Shannan.George@life.edu; x4339 for pick-up when you change toner cartridges. Its that simple.
3 Mar
Some of the best advice I’ve ever received has come from a colleague, friend or family member. Today I would like to give you the opportunity to be the expert and to share your recycling experiences with the LIFE community.
Comment on this post with your experiences for a chance to win a prize from the Office of Sustainability. The winner will be randomly chosen from comments submitted by 12 pm (EST) on March 4, 2011. (Note: Prize must be picked up in the Office of Sustainability).
Countdown to Earth Day: 47 days left…..see you on the Plaza!
25 Feb
Congratulations to John Wheeler, Grounds Director, winner of Tuesday’s trivia question. It takes approximately 60 days for a recycled can to return to the shelf.
Recycling Tip of the Day:
Buy rechargeable batteries. It takes 1,000 regular batteries to equal the lifespan of one rechargeable battery. When you are discarding your batteries, recycle them.
Source: EpOnline
