by Julia Nall | Aug 5, 2019 | Built Systems, Campus Resource, Water
You’ve probably seen them around–water fountains with bottle filling stations attached. These filling stations provide a filtered alternative to filling your reusable bottle in a sink or the regular fountain spout, which can be awkward and frustrating. These...
by Julia Nall | Jul 29, 2019 | Biodiversity, Office for Sustainability, Pollinators
Life in the OFS Pollinator Habitat has blossomed since we last did a blog post about it! The warm weather and rain have brought purple and yellow flowers out to bloom, including Coreopsis lanceolata (Tickseed)… …and Rudbeckia hirta (Black-eyed...
by Julia Nall | Jul 8, 2019 | Green Living, Natural Systems
Summer break is here for UoA students, and it is the perfect time of year to get out and see the things that give Arkansas the title of “The Natural State.” Personally, I love nature. The scenery is more attractive with flowers and trees and plants galore. Nature is...
by Julia Nall | Jul 1, 2019 | Office for Sustainability
In my desperate search for content to save me from another Friends re-watch, I have delved deep into Netflix to find documentaries, and have returned fruitful. Benefit from my labors, and check out these 4 documentaries (or docu-series) with an eco-friendly message!...
by Julia Nall | Jun 10, 2019 | Consumption, Green Living, Guest Post, Sustainable Purchasing
This week’s guest post is brought to you by Lauren Greenwood, who runs the zero-waste Instagram account @green.ify. Be sure to visit her Instagram for college- green living tips! Although we may not even realize it, each shopping trip we take can be a wasteful...
by Julia Nall | Jun 2, 2019 | Green Living, Horticulture, Office for Sustainability, Waste, Zero Waste
The Office for Sustainability recently implemented a vermicomposting system. This type of composting uses worms to decompose foods into nutrient-rich fertilizer. While various types of worms can be used for this process, OFS is using earthworms. The earthworms can eat...
