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Prairie Burn 2024

IN A FLASH: All Fired Up - For Sustainability

The annual prairie burn on the university property near the Recreation and Wellness Center renews healthy plant growth and saves ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ money in maintenance costs.

 

Tags: sustainability, Organizational Sustainability, University Facilities Management, Grounds, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, City of Kent, Research & Science

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Brainstorming Zero Waste at the DI Hub

IN A FLASH: Racing to Zero Waste

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ's DI Hub is participating in the Campus Race to Zero Waste One-Building Challenge, a friendly competition between universities with the goal of finding all the ways to reduce the amount of non-diverted trash in a specific university facility. 

Tags: Organizational Sustainability, Facilities Planning and Operations, DI Hub, sustainability, Earth Day

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Good Food, Better Earth Sign

IN A FLASH: Taste Good Food for a Better Earth (and Campus)

Flashes can sample items from nearly 20 vendors to help University Culinary Services determine which new items to add to on-campus menus. 

Tags: Student Life, Students First, Nutrition and Dietitics, Organizational Sustainability, sustainability, University Culinary Services

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rack of colorful clothing

Paying the Price for Cheap Clothing

At a time when Americans are pinching pennies, sustainable fashion expert and ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ School of Fashion professorr explains how cheap trendy clothes will cost you in the long run.

Tags: School of Fashion, sustainability

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Meatless Monday Banner Image

Meatless Mondays in March Kick Off an Increased Commitment to Plant-Based Options

University Culinary Services offers meat-free menu items in March as part of National Nutrition Month and an increased commitment to offering plant-based options. 

Tags: University Culinary Services, Nutrition and Dietitics, Nutrition Awareness, Students First, sustainability, Organizational Sustainability

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Electronics recycling 2024

IN A FLASH: E-Cycle Days 2024

Flashes Recycle Electronics at the annual Electronics Drive, open to the

 

 community, each Wednesday in March. 

Tags: sustainability, University Facilities Management, Facilities Planning and Operations, Organizational Sustainability, Community Impact, Community & Society, University News

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Recycling bins outside the ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Library

ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ Wins Two Awards in Campus Race to Zero Waste Contest

The National Wildlife Federation recently awarded ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ first place in two categories from the 2021 Campus Race to Zero Waste competition: Zero Waste and Electronics Recycling – Total Pounds Recycled. 

Tags: Student Life, Community & Society, Awards and Honors, sustainability

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