Sustainability Announcements
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Weekly Sustainability Announcements |
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April 11, 2016 |
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From the Newswire |
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Project Clean Plate to Promote Mindful Eating and Reduction of Food Waste Net Impact Chapter Launched on Campus to Promote Social and Environmental Sustainability |
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UA Sustainability Council Meeting |
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The quarterly meeting of the University of Arkansas Sustainability Council. Interested stakeholders are welcome to attend. |
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3:30 – 5:00 Pm Date ARKU 503 |
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Net Impact Meeting |
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Net Impact University of Arkansas Chapter general membership meeting. Net Impact is a globally recognized membership organization that aims to inspire a generation to create positive social and environmental change on campus, in the workplace, and around the world as we face intractable global problems from poverty to climate change. |
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6:00 Pm Wednesday, April 13 Willard J. Walker Hall 427 |
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Volunteer Opportunities |
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Project Clean Plate |
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Project Clean Plate is a campaign initiative sponsored by Chartwells Dining Services and Razorback Food Recovery whose purpose is to raise awareness to food waste and mindful eating habits in college students. The immediate objective of Project Clean Plate is to reduce food waste for the duration of the two-week campaign and throughout the school year. The long-term objective is to facilitate change in student’s eating habits through food waste awareness and the encouragement of mindful eating of meals. Volunteers are needed to table in the dining halls during dinner hours. They will engage students and raise awareness about the initiative. Volunteers will serve a shift of 1 hour or 1 hour and 15 minutes. Food will be provided during each shift served. |
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Multiple Shifts Monday, April 11th – Thursday, April 14th Brough, Fulbright, and Pomfret Dining Halls |
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Mullins Creek Rain Garden Maintenance |
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Join BWA and the Watershed Conservation Resource Center for an afternoon of rain garden maintenance along Mullins Creek on campus at the University of Arkansas! Volunteers are needed to plant native plants and remove invasive plants. Check-in will take place at 2 pm at Lot 56, near the corner of Razorback Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Gloves, tools, and water will be provided for volunteers. For more information and to volunteer, contact Bethany at (479) 750-8007 or Bethany@beaverwatershedalliance.org |
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2:00 &ndash 4:00 Pm Monday, April 11th University of Arkansas, Lot 56, Fayetteville, AR 72701 |
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Laundry & Literacy |
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The purpose of the Laundry & Literacy project is to encourage literacy experiences for low-income families while at local laundromats. In partnership with local and national foundations, Drs. Collet and Gist coordinate monthly story times and distribution of free books for children. |
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5:00 – 7:30 Pm Multiple Dates Multiple Locations |
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Pantry Garden Work Day |
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We are having a work day for the pantry garden! |
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2:30 – 3:30 Pm Thursday, April 14th, 2016 1798 E Huntsville Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701 |
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities |
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Tri Cycle Farms Garden Workday |
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Join us at Tri Cycle Farms every Tuesday from 3-6pm for a volunteer workday in the garden! As fall arrives we will be working in the fall garden, winterizing the summer garden and doing various other farm and garden related chores and activities. See you at the farm! |
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3:00 – 6:00 Pm Every Tuesday 1705 N Garland Ave |
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Tri Cycle Farms’ Food Recovery/ Compost Crew |
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Every Thursday, we gather at Tri Cycle to sort through boxes of expired produce from Ozark Natural Foods, a local health food coop. We sort and weigh the food, feed some to our sweet chickens, and then add the rest to the compost. There is also usually plenty of still-good-looking, organic produce to share amongst ourselves! If you like veggies, chickens, or compost, come join us for a chill, fun volunteer opportunity while helping to prevent food waste in our community. Just meet outside the community house at the farm (1705 N Garland Ave) at 3:30pm on Thursdays! |
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3:30 Pm Every Thursday 1705 N Garland Ave |
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Assistant |
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Customer service is the primary focus for our ReStore Volunteers. Our ReStore staff will assign jobs as needed. Below are examples of the types of jobs you will be asked to do. Greet and assist customers as needed. Assist in cleaning, pricing, and organizing merchandise. Arrange items on display shelves and sales floor. Hang pictures and create decorative displays when needed. Rearrange furniture and other merchandise in all departments to ensure displays remain visually stimulating. Arrange special promotion displays as needed. Help keep aisles clean and safe. Assist with donation pickups if necessary. Light cleaning. Please dress appropriately for the weather. This is a warehouse environment with limited climate control. All volunteers must wear closed toed shoes. The Habitat ReStore is family friendly so please no short, shorts or inappropriate t-shirts. |
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Multiple Shifts Available 1421 E. 15th St., Fayetteville, AR 72701 |
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Feed the Hungry and Homeless — House of Hope Rescue Mission |
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The House of Hope Rescue Mission is a “Day Center” for the homeless and needy. Our goal is to provide a place where people can come for shelter from the cold or heat, receive snacks, water and a hot meal while at our facility, get help with life skills and job searches. We provide showers, a place for clients to do their laundry free of charge, and a place they can receive mail. Clients can receive clothing and food from our pantry monthly. There are multiple ways to volunteer at the House of Hope:
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9:00 Am – 1:00 Pm Every Wednesday 505 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR 72764 |
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