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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 …

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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 …

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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

Pledging for sustainability

Posted on June 8, 2022June 3, 2022 by akadrie

We often think our individual actions alone won’t make a difference for the environment however the effects of collective action should not be underestimated. If a group of individuals comes Read More …

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What type of pool is best for the environment?

Posted on June 1, 2022May 27, 2022 by akadrie

Pools are a nice way to relax and cool down during the summer heat. Multiple pool types exist, all with different pros and cons. To reduce your harm to the Read More …

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