Howdy Ags! We know that all of you are working hard to finish assignments and study for finals. Many of you are likely already beginning to pack up your rooms in preparation for move-out. Have you started going through your room
Image: Donation from Uptown Cheapskate
March marked the start of a brand-new sustainability campaign for Residence Life. The department has started a campaign to collect gently-worn shoes for Soles4Souls. Soles4Souls is a
Transportation Statistics
Getting to work, school, and to the grocery store are integral parts of our daily lives. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, transportation accounts for 28% of the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States.[1] GHGs, such
Above: Recycling logo, image courtesy of Linkedin
We have all heard of the 3 Rs: reduce, reuse, and recycle. While recycling may just seem like throwing something in a bin,
Agriculture lies deep in the roots of our country and university’s history. While it has evolved over time, it continues to change. Today, agriculture has begun to take a more sustainable form to not only increase efficiency, but also better manage our natural resources.
As humans every single action we perform comes with a cost. The cost is not in the form of money, however it does come in the form of gases that are harmful to the environment.
What is a carbon footprint?
A carbon footprint is the
What is Trex?
Above: Trex Company Logo, courtesy of trex.com
Since 1996 Trex has become the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking products. Headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, Trex produces
The Department of Residence Life is dedicated to promoting sustainability in the heart of Aggieland. This month, we highlight just a few of our initiatives to educate and engage students, faculty, and staff. A full list of our programs, resources,
To keep up with current sustainability trends and appeal to consumers, corporations want to be seen as green. In order to do so, some corporations will greenwash their products in order to appeal to the public eye and boost their reputation. Because of greenwashing,
Plastic pollution is a global issue that has caught the eyes of many. People from around the world have recognized this problem and have created movements in an attempt to raise awareness to ultimately end plastic pollution. Read on in this month’s
