Combatting E-Waste
“For every 1 million cell phones that are recycled, 75 pounds of gold can be recovered.”
Back To School Sustainability 101
The start of a new academic year always brings about a revived sense of excitement and anticipation. If you’re an incoming freshman, this is the start of a new way of life – full of newfound freedoms and the power to become your best self. The Office for...
Celebrate the Green Way: Let’s Cut Out Confetti in Graduation Pictures
The end of a semester always comes with the joy of a new batch of graduates. Finishing college calls for celebration! However, documenting these milestone moments can create environmentally damaging waste. Graduation picture remnants–streamers, confetti,...
RSO Highlight: Recyclebacks
We’ll be highlighting RSO’s from the RSO Sustainability Coalition. If you’re interested in joining one of these organizations, be sure to check out their social media and HogSync page! Meet the Recyclebacks, an RSO dedicated to keeping our community...
A Bucket of Worms: Vermicomposting
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...