Winterize Your Home
by Melanie Stewart With a little taste of cold weather last week, we are reminded that it’s not too late to make simple, inexpensive changes that can keep you comfortable this winter. With almost 50% of your total energy bill going to heating, it…
Dig in for a Green Holiday Season
by Anne Rivas As we finish up outdoor chores this fall, let’s look at some actions we can take now to have a greener holiday season. For instance, it’s early enough to dig a hole for a live, ball and burlap holiday tree. Decide…
Green Your Halloween
By Melanie Stewart Did you know an estimated $7.4 billion was spent on Halloween last year with the average American spending close to $80 on Halloween related stuff? Unfortunately most Halloween costumes are intended to be single use items and are often made from…
GreenWashing
by Melanie Stewart What is “greenwashing”? Even if you haven’t heard of the term, you’ve definitely experienced the practice. The term greenwashing describes the practice of promoting a product or practice of any company, group, organization, person or government in a way that makes…
Beyond Recycling
By Anne Rivas “Enough is as good as a feast.” – Mary Poppins We need to let go of the belief that we have unlimited resources and unlimited space to hide our garbage. Sweden burns its trash to generate energy, and they’ve…
How many Earths Does it Take?
If everybody on the planet lived the way you do, how many earths would it take to support the human race?
Green Your Football Party
Having a tailgate or football party? Check out these tips to make sure your party is fun for you while being good for the planet!
Day of Care for the Environment
Religions of all types support protecting the environment and combating climate change. Learn more here!
Got (excess) supplies?
Have supplies that you don’t need that others could use? Don’t send them to the landfill; save money and get them to fellow colleagues and students who could use them!
Green Linen Management
by Melanie Stewart, with help from Environmental Services In 2006 Environmental Services started a Linen Management program for Nebraska Medicine, UNMC, and their associated clinics. Linen management is about having the right amount of linen available at the right time, not just using less,…
