A Sustainable LIFE

Feature Friday

swgeorge — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:35:16 +0000

Last week A Sustainable LIFE held a drawing to win an ECO bookbound journal. To be entered into the drawing we asked readers to tell us when LIFE began its recycling program. Well, the answer is….in 2007. We didn’t have any correct responses but…….in the spirit of participation the journal was given to the person who responded first, Grounds Director, John Wheeler. Remember that the only way to win is to “play”. Look for another exciting giveaway next week!

Wordless Wednesday

swgeorge — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:56:17 +0000

Meatless Monday

swgeorge — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:16:53 +0000

I have not had to deal with this situation (yet) but I wonder how I would handle it. Before reading the article I thought about how far I would go as a hostess to make my vegan or vegetarian guests comfortable. My first thought would be to ask the guests to bring their own food (I know that’s terrible). But I wouldn’t expect them to bring their entire meal, just a dish to share with the group. This dish would double as sustenance for the vegetarian guests if my attempt at accommodating them went horribly wrong.

The article gave the following tips to welcome vegetarian guests feel welcome.

Ask what their dietary requirements are
Prepare separate dishes
Modify existing dishes
Keep utensils separate as to not cross-contaminate meat and meatless dishes
Label all dishes
Seat guests next to open-minded, accepting people

After reading the tips I realized that there are lots of EASY ways to make all your guests happy.

How far would you go to make a vegetarian guest welcome in your home?

Source: Ehow.com

Feature Friday

swgeorge — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:13:31 +0000

A FREE clothing swap will be held on Wednesday February 1, 2012 from 9am to 9pm at the LIFE University Treehouse. Donations of clean and folded clothes (men’s, women’s and children’s) will be accepted at the Treehouse on Sundays after 12pm until January 29, 2012. The great thing about this event is that you can donate even if you can’t shop…and shop even if you don’t donate. All clothes that don’t find a good home will be donated to Goodwill after the event. What a win, win opportunity!

Please contact Carly Swift at swifty85c@gmail.com for more details.

Did you know that the environmental footprint of our clothing is alarming. Americans throw away 68 pounds of clothes on average each year, and we only buy 10 pounds of recycled clothes annually.

Wordless Wednesday

swgeorge — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:10:38 +0000

Source: Guy D’Alema

Recycling (Infographic)

swgeorge — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:03:05 +0000

This infographic was sent to me by subscriber, Bre Matthews. I think it’s interesting how the greenest states are mainly clustered. I wonder if this is because resources are clustered or if bordering states are “pressured and or inspired” to be as green as their neighbors. What do you think?

Sooooo this graphic has inspired me to post the first give away of the New Year. After all who doesn’t like trivia (and free stuff). To enter, simply respond to the following question by leaving a comment.

When did LIFE University’s recycling program begin?

Everyone who responds with the correct answer will be entered in a drawing to win this ECO Bookbound Journal.Entries must be submitted by Friday, January 20, 2011.

Feature Friday

swgeorge — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:10 +0000

It’s a new year and the perfect time to introduce our newest installment, Feature Friday. On Friday’s A Sustainable LIFE will feature a noteworthy campus event and/or community member. This is an excellent way to learn about what’s happening around campus and to spotlight people who are doing great things. So if you are aware of an event or person that deserves a “shout out” please send an email to Shannan.george@life.edu. We’ll work include your nominated feature and show how everything (or almost everything) can be related to the environment. After all, this is the Office of Sustainability.

LIFE professor Dr. Ted Carrick and LIFE’s Functional Neurology Clinic were featured in a segment addressing a groundbreaking new therapy for concussions on “The Doctors” television series. The segment was entitled “12 Tricks to Save your Life in 2012.”Dr. Carrick is also part of a team of doctors who cared for Pittsburgh Penguins Captain Sidney Crosby following his recent concussion.

“The Doctors” is internationally syndicated in the U.S. and Canada. If you missed the show, you can view the segment online on TheDoctorsTV.com . The Office of Sustainability would like to congratulate Dr. Carrick and the Functional Neurology Clinic on this achievement.

Wait for it……..did you know that 1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a television for 3 hours? I told you most anything can be related to sustainability.

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Wordless Wednesday

swgeorge — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:18:16 +0000

Meatless Monday

swgeorge — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:51:51 +0000

Here is an introduction to Meatless Monday for our newest Running Eagles (Welcome to LIFE) and a refresher for our loyal readers.

When it comes to food, I don’t have much discipline! If I want to eat a steak, Im going to eat a steak. My strong southern roots have made meat a big part of my diet. But my lack of discipline is not restricted to meat…I live by the motto “everything in moderation” so diets that prohibit certain items just don’t work for me. For example…I’m not a huge fan of chocolate but sometimes I need a Snickers fix. I don’t have to have a king sized candy bar…the snack size will suffice…but I just have to have it.

On that note I have great respect for people who choose (what some may consider alternative) eating habits. Vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians have all chosen to eliminate certain items from their diet for various reasons. But ultimately studies show that eliminating or reducing the intake of meat from your diet has healthy implications for your body and the planet.

Meatless Monday is an international campaign that encourages people not to eat meat on Mondays to improve their health and the health of the planet.

Why Monday? Well Monday is the beginning of the work week, the day when individuals settle back into a weekly routine. You also have a scheduled recurring reminder to start your week off on a nutritious note. In my case, I can do one day a week. You have to start somewhere, right?

So each Monday A Sustainable Life will offer meat-free recipes, reviews, nutrition and health news. I’ll also chronicle my journey towards healthier eating habits. So please join me for Meatless Mondays. Send your comments and favorite recipes to help others in their quest towards wellness.

Source: Meatless Monday.com

Toner Recycling Program

swgeorge — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:50:07 +0000

The Office of Sustainability would like to thank the Center for Health and Optimum Performance (William Hatton, Camille West) Campus Center for Health and Optimum Performance (Charletta King) and the College of Chiropractic (Eileen Zebrowitz) for their participation in the toner recycling program. They have won a prize for the office to share. Remember participating in the program is easy as 1, 2, 3…..

Remove the used cartridge from the printer and place it in the packaging that the new cartridge came in.
Write “used” or “recycle” on the cartridge to be recycled.
Contact the Office of Sustainability for pick-up (Shannan.george@life.edu or 678-331-4339).