by sustain | Apr 11, 2014 | Energy, Office for Sustainability
The Walton College of Business is installing zero client, a virtual desktop infrastructure, in computer labs across the University of Arkansas campus to reduce energy consumption. The hardware and software associated with zero client saves energy by shifting power...
by sustain | Mar 31, 2014 | CCN, Competitions & Programs, Energy, Events, Housing, Office for Sustainability, Residence Halls, RIC
Campus Conservation Nationals, a three-week energy reduction competition among campus residence halls, will begin March 31 at The University of Arkansas. The competition is part of a nationwide effort at colleges and universities worldwide promoting electricity and...
by sustain | Mar 12, 2014 | Academics, Agriculture, ASG, Electric Vehicles, Energy, Engineering, Events, Food Justice, Green Design, Green Jobs, Green Living, GroGreen, Office for Sustainability, OFS Events, Recycle, RIC, RSO, Volunteer, Waste, Water
Earth Day 2014 Vendor Fair Update Spring is finally here, and the Office for Sustainability is gearing up for the big Earth Day celebration, next week on April 22nd, 10am-2:00pm on the Union Mall! The Earth Day Vendor Fair is now completely booked for vendors. We’re...
by sustain | Feb 21, 2014 | Athletics, Energy, Office for Sustainability
By Paige Acklie, Agricultural Communications Experiential Learning Lab Reporter The University of Arkansas Recreation Fitness Center (UREC) is starting to incorporate sustainable, non-motorized, eco-friendly treadmills such as the EcoMill, in the HPER and Union...
by sustain | Dec 17, 2013 | Campus Resource, Climate, Climate Action Plan, Energy, Green Living, Greenhouse Gasses, Higher Education, Office for Sustainability
The Office for Sustainability held a public comment session at the University of Arkansas on December 16, 2013. The purpose of this comment session was to determine whether our aspirational goals of Carbon Neutrality by 2040 was still useful as a guiding force and to...
by sustain | Sep 24, 2013 | Energy, Events, Off Campus Connections
A typical American home today wastes 30% more energy than an energy-efficient home. These wastes can cause poor indoor air quality, temperature discomfort and safety concerns. In Fayetteville, that could also mean wasting $300-$500 a year in utility bills! Have you...
