Composting for Beginners

by Victoria Boryca Smith I am a novice gardener and decided to try composting. It’s frugal and beneficial while speaking to my interest in recycling, reducing waste, saving money and living greener. Benefits of composting: Composting saves money, there is no need to purchase…

Virtual Water Use

How much water do we actually use?

Friend of the Environment Award

UNMC and Nebraska Medicine receive the 2019 Friend of the Environment Business Award from Earth Day Omaha

Orange Energy Bags

Soft Plastic Recycling Capability in Omaha Area

2019 Earth Month Events Announced

Events held throughout the month make it easier for you to attend, including the recycling/shredding event and repurpose it contest

Nebraska Medical Center Earns Gold Award

Program reduces waste, saves money, improves patient care

Biodegradable vs. Compostable

These terms get tossed around a lot, but what do they really mean?

Renovation provides unique opportunity

Giveaway comes with reuse/repurpose challenge with prizes

Climate Change Action in Healthcare

New England Journal of Medicine article highlights health effects, changes

Hit the Bottle

Bottled water seems like a healthy choice, but is it?