Plants! We know them, we love them. Flowers make the world prettier, vegetables produce the food we eat, and leaves give us the oxygen that we need to survive. Plants are vital to all life on earth, but they have needs too. Most flowering plants require pollination to propagate and pollination is necessary to three-quartersContinue reading “Bee Balcony Workshops”
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Moving In: The Sustainable Way
With the new school year coming up, some students have chosen to move back to campus, whereas others have chosen to remain in their current living accommodations. For those that may be moving in soon, welcome back to UT Dallas! For those that aren’t, I still send my virtual welcome! Move-in this year also willContinue reading “Moving In: The Sustainable Way”
Back to Campus
This fall, many of UT Dallas’ events and organizations will look quite different than they have before. The Office of Sustainability wants to make sure that information regarding events and plans are as clear as possible! Comet Composting Comet Composting is a program where students, faculty, and staff can receive a composting caddy and learnContinue reading “Back to Campus”
How to Plan a Sustainable Event
Sustainable event planning is a win for everyone. It’s good for the earth, your budget, and your attendees will definitely appreciate the effort and being able to play their part. Below are 8 steps you can take towards planning your next (and greener) event. Going green not only helps you do your part in protectingContinue reading “How to Plan a Sustainable Event”
Get Involved with Sustainability
As school starts up online and the world feels disconnected, getting involved with student organizations is more important than ever to making friends and making change. Getting involved with clubs is a great way to feel more connected to campus and the environment around, wherever you may be. There are many clubs and organizations dedicatedContinue reading “Get Involved with Sustainability”
A New Item on the Dollar Menu
If you’re one of those who has still been commuting during the pandemic, you’ve surely noticed the low price of gas. The average price for a gallon in Texas, as of this article, is $1.46, compared to $2.50 during this time last year. There are places in Texas where a gallon falls under a dollar,Continue reading “A New Item on the Dollar Menu”
Good Health and Well-Being
Upon first looking at the UN Sustainable Development Goals, I remember thinking that some of them did not quite fit like the others. When thinking about sustainability, there were some that obviously came to mind for me- #13 (Climate Action), #7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), or #11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities). To me, goals suchContinue reading “Good Health and Well-Being”
Vampire Power
“I want to drain your electricity” Vampire power doesn’t drain your blood, but rather electricity and your wallet. Also know as standby power or phantom load, vampire power refers to the energy usage of electrical appliances and chargers simply by being plugged in. Appliances can still draw power while being turned off or inactive. CellContinue reading “Vampire Power”
Social Distancing, Not Nature Distancing
Connecting with nature in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Saad Omer, a professor of infectious diseases at Yale School of Medicine, has encouraged people to continue exercising outside in wake of the coronavirus outbreak. He states: “Social distancing doesn’t mean nature distancing. Go out, as long as you have distance,” in a March 18Continue reading “Social Distancing, Not Nature Distancing”
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