Revisiting the 5 R’s
By Melanie Stewart There is an ongoing discussion in Omaha over what to do with yard waste. For most of the past year, it has been taken to the landfill to eventually provide power by burning methane. Before that, it was composted and…
Styrofoam Stymied
By Melanie Stewart Styrofoam is a cheap, light-weight material that is very good at insulating. This makes it a practical option for everything from protecting objects during shipping to keeping your beverage warm. That’s the (small) upside. The downside: The manufacturing of Styrofoam: Produces…
Zika Apocalypse?
By Melanie Stewart Back in December it was unlikely that most of us had heard of the Zika virus. Barely 2 months later, it has become a household term and the World Health Organization has declared a public health emergency. We now know there…
Earth Week Lineup Announced
Campus Favorites RePurpose It Contest and Electronic Recycling/Paper Shredding Return
Win Cash with Zimride!
By Melanie Stewart Many you have probably considered carpooling. You should have heard of TravelSmart by now and so you know you can save lots of money, reduce emissions helping to improve both human health and environmental conditions, all while continuing to park in…
Resolve to TravelSmart in 2016
By Melanie Stewart I know it seems crazy to think about switching up your commute during the winter, but it’s the perfect time to do so! Last Tuesday did you slip and slide to work in a commute that took you twice as…
U.S. Bans Microbeads
Phasing out these plastics will improve our health By Melanie Stewart Goodbye Microbeads! We won’t miss you! OK, maybe you have just realized your favorite beauty or health care product is going to change, and you think I’m crazy. You might be right…
Get Organized
New Year’s Resolution Prompts Identity Crisis By Anne Rivas After the excesses of the holiday season, I usually want to start over, to clear out extraneous stuff. Most of us make resolutions to lose weight, get organized, live more mindfully, become better people….
Holiday Cleanup
By Melanie Stewart As the Holiday Season comes to a close we must start the process of cleanup. As you do so, recycling will help minimize the impact of a season that sees household waste increase by 25%. Recycle received holiday cards, reuse as…
