Greek yogurt is all the rage in the world of food, and understandably so. It’s more nutritious than regular yogurt, being high in protein and low in calories, and comes in an impressive range of delectable flavors. It is, dare I say, an objectively excellent snack. However, I was recently saddened (read: devastatingly heartbrokenly CRUSHED) to discover that Greek yogurt poses serious threats to the environment that no one yet knows how to fix.
I was formerly under the impression that Greek yogurt possessed some magical quality that regular yogurt did not. I assumed it contained different ingredients or was processed by superior methods. Alas, …
In addition to being officially recognized as a LEED Gold building, O’Brien Hall just received $59,361 from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)for the installation of energy ifficiency measures as part of the New York Energy Smart New Construction Program.
To qualify for this award, many Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) were implemented in O’Brien Hall, including air conditioning and heating Unit with an energy recovery wheel, variable speed pumps on all water systems, and high efficiency lighting.
What does all this add up to? Here is the Annual Utilities and Dollar Savings in round numbers:
Electric savings = 24,000 …
First of all, happy Memorial Day to all. We’ve all been reminded that today is not just about barbequing up something delicious, but about honoring those who gave up their lives in serving to protect our freedom. Somehow saying thank you for that doesn’t seem like quite enough, but we still should thank the living who serve our country every chance we get. Along with firing up the grill, many Americans choose to take advantage of the long weekend and do some yard work. Just as we do on our University grounds, try to remember environmentally friendly methods in the care of your yard at …
Motivating Sustainable Behavior
In a world where people are so set in their ways, how does one go about motivating behavior change? I face this question all the time, having two jobs on campus that are related to sustainability. Sometimes it feels like the odds are too great – people seem disinterested, distrusting, and are often misinformed about environmental issues and the impact that individual actions have. So what can we do?
My last assignment of the school year was a literature review for Karen Berger’s capstone course, EES 320: Sustainable Systems. I wanted to focus on a topic that would help me to better …
Graduation is approaching (Sunday!) and if you’re anything like me, you’ve been noticing some changes to your computer. I received my computer the summer before freshman year of college, and it is approaching its fourth birthday in August. Like all electronics, it grows slower and more incompetent with age. At the moment, it functions adequately, but as the screen continues to flicker and die without warning, and the USB ports similarly ending their functionality, it comes time to think about buying new computer – and how to responsibly dispose of the old.
If you are going to be around in October, there’s always …
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