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Buying and investing green

Posted on June 29, 2022June 24, 2022 by akadrie

“Whatever you feed grows. What you starve dies.” This phrase is true in most contexts and sustainability is no exception. For the past decades, consumers have become more aware of Read More …

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged investing, Purchasing, Sustainability, sustainable livingLeave a comment
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Student’s Corner

Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 by student

Green roofs, sometimes referred to as “eco-roofs” or “vegetated roofs” are a type of green infrastructure that is especially useful in urban areas. As the negative impacts of urbanization are Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner Tagged air pollution, Green roof, stormwater management, Sustainability, Urban heat islandLeave a comment

How to make your summer grilling more sustainable

Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by akadrie

Grilling season is here. Americans love their grilling classics, consuming an average of 20 billion sausage/hot dog links per year and 50 billion burgers annually.  However, as concerns about climate Read More …

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged grilling, Sustainability, sustainable living, University of RochesterLeave a comment

Summer Children’s Book Drive

Posted on June 13, 2022June 24, 2022 by akadrie

For years the University’s Little Free Library boxes have been adding joy to our campuses. The program promotes literacy and the love of reading books by building free book exchanges world-wide. Read More …

Posted in  Recycling  , SustainabilityTagged book donations, book drive, Environment, Little Free Library, Sustainability, sustainable living, University of Rochester2 Comments
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Student’s Corner

Posted on June 10, 2022June 9, 2022 by student

Shopping second-hand is an amazing way to help the environment. Buying used clothing helps keep clothes out of the landfill and give them a new life. The fashion industry produces Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner Tagged Fashion, Sustainability, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable lifestyle, thrift shopping, thrift store, thriftingLeave a comment

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