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Posted on October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 by student

Opting for In-Store Pick-Up With many stores and restaurants closed during the beginning of COVID-19, many of us resorted to the convenience of online shopping and fast shipping if we Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged Carbon footprint, Greenhouse gas, Sustainability, sustainable living, United States Environmental Protection AgencyLeave a comment

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Posted on September 27, 2019September 25, 2019 by student

What is Your Carbon Footprint? “Carbon footprint” is commonly used to describe our impact on our environment. According to Oxford, a carbon footprint is, “the amount of carbon dioxide and Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged  Energy ,  Transportation , Carbon footprint, Education, Environment, Sustainability, sustainable livingLeave a comment

Easy Ways to Offset Your Carbon Footprint

Posted on September 18, 2019September 13, 2019 by akadrie

There are many ways for individuals to lower their carbon footprints, from eating less meat to carpooling more. However, in certain lifestyles some habits we have are fairly unavoidable. For Read More …

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged Carbon footprint, Carbon offset, Sustainability, sustainable living1 Comment

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Posted on August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by student

Single-Use Straw Alternatives When did you last use a straw? What was it made out of?  I received my first metal straw at the Post Landfill Action Network’s Students for Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged Carbon footprint, Dining, dining services, Environment, Food, reuseable, Shopping, Sustainability, sustainable living, Waste Management, waterLeave a comment

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Posted on July 19, 2019July 18, 2019 by student

Can our furry friends be eco-friendly too? When we think about living sustainably, we often think about what people can do, but rarely do we stop to consider how much Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged Carbon footprint, Environment, Sustainability, sustainable livingLeave a comment

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