Energy Curtailment Already?

What is Energy Curtailment? If we are saving energy, why is it so cold in my office? Read on to learn more about Energy Curtailment:

TravelSmart Questions Answered: Yes, It’s Really Free!

Interested in TravelSmart but not sure on the details? Check out these answers to some of our most asked questions.

Ash Trees in Jeopardy

What is the Emerald Ash Borer and how will it affect you? Read on to

Rot is Good

by Anne Rivas I promised to write about how different methods of winter composting worked out. I used three outdoor methods, knowing that the composting process (i.e., rot) slows way down in the winter. I used a pallet bin, a compost tumbler, and I…

Waterlogged

Should you be concerned about the water supply? Wonder what you can do to help conserve? Find out more here…

Plant Based Eating: Food for Thought

by Anne Rivas I’m a meat eater, a carnivore.  Like my mother and grandmothers before me, I plan and cook meals where meat is the main attraction.  I enjoy a high protein diet, and for the past 4 years have focused on eating mostly…

Monarch Migration Stations

Today is the 45th anniversary of Earth Day.  The original Earth Day was a “national teach-in on the environment” as a response to an oil spill in California, industry pollution, and heavy use of leaded gas.  Through the years numerous environmental causes have been…

Looking Ahead to Earth Week

Next week will be the fifth anniversary of Earth Week on campus, and LiveGreen has planned a variety of activities based on your feedback. Monday: Kick off Earth Week with a celebration of Arbor Day and our second year as a Tree Campus USA….

Find Your Park

Prepare to celebrate the National Park System’s 100th Anniversary by “Finding Your Park”. Support a historic institution, protect land and historical markers for future generations, and have a great time–there’s so many parks one will always be within driving distance!

One less paper towel a day

Do you dry your hands correctly? I know it sounds like a silly question. If your hands are dry, you’ve done it correctly, right? I beg to differ. Did you know Americans use 13 million pounds of paper towels every year? Just on this…