A taste of waste
Generate less waste when moving out A familiar scene is painted every year in college towns. Pyramids of couches cast shadows over dumpsters. Electronics pile high on asphalt and gather […]
Tag: Sustainability
Road trip for sustainability
National organization to collaborate with UI Sustainability Center While most students would probably say they support sustainability, it’s often harder to find people who consistently put the ideas into practice. […]
From the ground up– The Sustainability Center finishes renovations to compost site
The University of Idaho Food and Farm Composting Project is back up and running after the project was closed for eight months for facility renovations. The University of Idaho Sustainability […]
Getting dirty — Surveyed students show support for on campus, organic, student-led farm
The idea that organic, locally grown, fresh produce should be readily available to college students on and off campus is becoming more tangible, thanks to the University of Idaho Soil […]
Do it for the planet — It’s time for a cultural change, embrace recycling
In my experience with environmental and women’s rights issues, I have learned that true, palpable change takes time and comes two ways, cultural and political.
Paneling on the planet – Green lunches talks about sustainability issues, impact of consumer behavior
Policy-making may provide the most notable progress for sustainability issues, but according to the consultants at the Green Lunches panel hosted by the University of Idaho Sustainability Center April 24, […]
Sustaining multiple perspectives
UISC, OCP grants empower students, community to pursue diverse sustainability projects
The “new office smell” of sustainability
The University of Idaho Sustainability Center has merged with the Office of Community Partnerships and gained a makeover of its Shoup Hall office spaces as well as its mission.
Get rolling again
The University of Idaho Sustainability Center Bike Fix is hosted every fall and spring semester as a way for students to take advantage of the resources UISC has to offer, […]
Cellular sustainability — Verizon Wireless, UI join forces to collect old phones, support victims of domestic violence
The University of Idaho and Verizon Wireless are supporting the fight against domestic violence by introducing UHopeLine, a wireless phone recycling program.