The other day someone stopped me and asked why I put a pizza box in the trash can. I told them because it was trash, but didn’t really explain why it was trash. Needless to say the person wasn’t very happy with me and proceeded to take the box to the recycle bin. I then [...]
Archive for the ‘Tips’ Category
21 Mar
Meatless Monday
Here is an excerpt from ShopSmart magazine which identifies what we sometimes think of as “healthy” foods which aren’t so healthy. I find myself eating a lot of these foods as substitutes for my regular fare on Meatless Monday. Who knew??? Vegetable Chips Their colors may be mesmerizing and seemingly healthier than the standard chip, but [...]
17 Mar
Recyclemania
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 [...]
15 Mar
Say goodbye to your light bulbs
Did you know that beginning in 2012 there will be major changes in the way that you light your home? In an effort to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions the following changes will take place…….. The manufacture of 100-watt incandescent light bulbs will be banned beginning in January 2012. The manufacture of 75-watt [...]
25 Feb
Recylemania
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: [...]
8 Feb
Intro to Recyclemania
This year Life University has joined millions of students across the country by making a difference and participating in the 2011 Recyclemania Tournament. Recyclemania is an 8-week recycling competition endorsed by the America College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment . As a first year participant, Life University will take part in the waste minimization portion [...]
7 Feb
Meatless Monday
Mushrooms as a meat substitute? Although mushrooms are an edible fungi, they have a hearty texture comparable to that of meat. Mushrooms are an affordable meat substitute which offer nutritional benefits that can help strengthen the immune system and provide antioxidants. Mushrooms are also fat-free and a good source of dietary fiber, B-vitamins and other minerals. [...]
20 Jan
Ask the Sustainability Coordinator
Naturally I get lots of questions about sustainability and the environment. So I thought that from time to time I would share some of the most commonly asked questions with you. Q: Can I recycle this cup from _____________ (insert the name of a fast food restaurant here)? A: If the cup has a waxy [...]
13 Dec
Meatless Monday
As my Meatless Monday journey continues I find myself eating more fruits and vegetables (instead of chips and cookies). The one thing I didn’t factor in was if I was properly washing these foods. How to Properly Wash Fruits and Vegetables All fruits and veggies Do Rinse all produce under running tap water while [...]
30 Nov
Christmas Trees: Real or Artificial
Growing up we always had a live Christmas tree. Thinking back on it, everyone in my family had fresh cut Christmas trees. For us it was more about tradition rather than the environment. My family will continue to get live trees but the scientist in me wonders which type of tree is better for the [...]
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