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 | Mar 4, 2014 | Agriculture, Food Justice, Office for Sustainability, Recycle, Waste
By Jennifer McArthur, Agricultural Communications Experiential Learning Lab Reporter In the movement to establish a more sustainable campus, cooperation between University of Arkansas organizations has made a significant impact by supporting the use of Earth Tubs to...
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 | 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....
