by sustain | Mar 17, 2014 | Competitions & Programs, Events, Green Living, Higher Education, Housing, Recycle, RecycleMania, Residence Halls, RSO, Waste
Where do we stand? The University of Arkansas is ranked #3 in the SEC with a recycling rate of 17.372%. Cumulatively, we have reduced 238 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, or 47 cars off the road, or the energy consumption of 21 households! View the...
by sustain | Feb 19, 2014 | Office for Sustainability, Recycle, Residence Halls, RIC
There are many easy ways to incorporate sustainable practices into your everyday life. Simply turning off lights when you leave a room, reusing water bottles, or walking/biking to class makes a positive impact on the environment by reducing energy usage and waste....
by sustain | Jan 31, 2014 | Challenge, Competitions & Programs, Events, Higher Education, Housing, Office for Sustainability, Recycle, RecycleMania, Residence Halls, RSO, Waste
The University of Arkansas has begun its seventh endeavor to be the champions of RecycleMania, an annual competition for universities across the nation to reduce waste and increase recycling rates on their campuses. The 2014 RecycleMania competition will last eight...
by sustain | Sep 25, 2013 | Housing, Residence Halls, RIC, Student Leaders, Sustainability Spotlight
Meet Lauren Hake. She is a sophomore in Elementary Education from Kansas City, Missouri. Lauren has always been interested in living a sustainable life and setting an example for others. When the position of the Director of Sustainability was introduced in RIC last...
by sustain | Jun 21, 2013 | Green Living, Residence Halls
Check out this checklist to incorporate eco friendly products into your life: Download the official Twitter app here
by sustain | May 30, 2013 | Bicycles, Commuters, Off Campus Connections, Residence Halls
The University of Arkansas has installed its first of two Bike Fix-it stations. Cyclists can now visit the Arkansas Union at the heart of campus to pump up tires and do basic bike repair such as change or pump tires, adjust brakes or chains and tighten loose nuts and...
