Author Archives: UTD Eco Reps

I started getting into plants and gardening during quarantine, and it is such a fun way to destress and grow my own food! Because I am a college student living in an apartment, my garden is currently herbs, but I have previously enjoyed planting other vegetables such as peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, cauliflower, and kale! WhatContinue reading “5 Common Garden Mistakes for Beginners”

Once thought of as silent and independent organisms, trees and their ecosystems have recently become a hot topic in the scientific community. This entered the public eye in 2015 when Peter Wohlleben published his book The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World with a strikingContinue reading “The Language of Trees”

A new Senate bill was recently introduced on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, by Senator Jon Tester (D-MT), in an attempt to address an issue that has monopolized the agricultural industry for years.  The Agriculture Right to Repair Act is a first step to restoring the right of individuals to repair their own equipment by requiringContinue reading “Right to Repair Movement Enters Congress”

UT Dallas is a champion for sustainability in many areas, including operations and building management. We have a number of LEED-certified and green buildings around campus, such as Dining Hall West and Student Services Building. Wonder what makes these buildings green? Here are some information on the LEED certification and some of our LEED-certified buildingsContinue reading “UTD LEED Buildings”

If you’ve been involved in sustainability for long, you might’ve heard about or met someone who is a Texas Master Naturalist. Our state’s Master Naturalists are well trained and a great resource! The program is run by the Texas A&M Agrilife extension, and their goal is “to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provideContinue reading “Texas Master Naturalists”

“Campus Race to Zero Waste” Events in March Do you want to get involved? Look no further! Below is an overview of our upcoming outreach and volunteer events: “Mount Trashmore” – Join us on Wednesday, March 9th from 10am-1pm at the Chess Plaza. Mount Trashmore is an annual demonstration of the trash and recycling thatContinue reading “Sustainability in Action”

By now, it’s common for grocery stores to have an ‘organic’ section in produce and meat. With higher prices and uncertainty around what the label means, many consumers wonder if buying organic is actually worth it. Does the organic label matter? To ensure that a product follows organic guidelines, make sure to look for theContinue reading “Organic: What does it mean?”

Get Involved TODAY! Campus Race to Zero Waste is right around the corner. The fair and friendly competition between colleges and universites kicks off on Sunday, January 30, and it is aimed at waste minimization and recycling efforts . The Office of Sustainability will be organizing events and social media challenges throughout February and MarchContinue reading “Make Haste for Zero Waste”

Regenerative agriculture is defined as “a system of farming principles and practices that increases biodiversity, enriches soils, improves watersheds, and enhances ecosystem services. It aims to capture carbon in the soil and aboveground biomass, reversing current global trends of atmospheric accumulation and climate change.” If you are interested in learning more about regenerative agriculture, IContinue reading “Documentary: Kiss the Ground”