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Spooky Waste

Written by Alisa Model (Sustainability Service Honors Eco Rep) Have you ever noticed how much stuff people buy in preparation for Halloween? Costumes, pumpkins, candy, decorations, the list goes on and on. I’ll provide a snapshot of how much waste is provided and what you can do with the waste you’ve gathered from costumes, pumpkins,Continue reading “Spooky Waste”

What Makes Switzerland so Sustainable?

Written by Alisa Model (Sustainable Service Eco Rep) You may have heard Switzerland referred to as the happiest and most sustainable country in the world. This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to live and study in beautiful Lugano, Switzerland for four weeks on a UT Dallas faculty-led study abroad. Undoubtedly, it is a gorgeousContinue reading “What Makes Switzerland so Sustainable?”

Sustainability Service Honors Semester Wrap-up

Written by Alisa Model (Sustainability Service Honors Eco Rep) It’s been a great semester for Sustainability Service Honors (SSH) at UTD! This program honors UTD graduates for completing at least 150 hours of service relating to the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and provides service opportunities to students throughout the semester. This semester, thereContinue reading “Sustainability Service Honors Semester Wrap-up”

What Did the Inflation Reduction Act Do?

Caleb Perez. Capital Hill. https://unsplash.com/photos/a6h5e59r15o Written by Alisa Model (Sustainable Service Honors Eco Rep) You may have heard that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was passed and signed into law in mid-August of 2022 in an effort to reduce inflation. What you may not know is that incorporated into the act are lots of incentivesContinue reading “What Did the Inflation Reduction Act Do?”