Habitat restoration is something we’re all familiar with – the process of renewing or replenishing degraded ecosystems through several avenues, including climate control, the reintroduction of flora and fauna, and area management. However, the framework with which we view habitat restoration is also critically important. When we consider what ecosystems we’re restoring or what anContinue reading “UNIV 3310 and Trinity River Audubon Center”
Category Archives: Service
Trick or Trash
Say “Boo” to Candy Wrappers in Landfills Did you know that more than 600 million pounds of candy are purchased each year to celebrate Halloween in the United States? Here’s a spookier thought: the majority of those candy wrappers end up in landfills because regular single-stream or curbside recycling pick-up are not able to acceptContinue reading “Trick or Trash”
Remote Volunteering
With the extended quarantine and the uncertain nature of this summer, a lot of once easily-accessible volunteer opportunities and hours are now gone. And in a time of crisis, the demand for help and benefit volunteerism can provide has only risen. Remote volunteerism has been an option for years, but now, when many people cannotContinue reading “Remote Volunteering”
My Valentine? The Earth.
Do you like Mother Earth? What about… Like, like? Hello Sustainability Blog! My name is Paulina Hruskoci, I just recently came on board as an Eco Rep here at the UTD Office of Sustainability. I am super passionate about the impact human life has on the environment, involving issues such as urban development, waste management,Continue reading “My Valentine? The Earth.”
Cleaning Up Campus
Do you even pickup, bro? Community cleanups are a great way to make an impact on your community and become more aware of your environmental impact. It can often be disheartening to see the state of litter in the environment, but even picking up a small amount of trash makes a difference and is aContinue reading “Cleaning Up Campus”
The Greenhouse Blog 