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They may look ordinary, but two benches located at different University of Findlay campus locations are anything but. Instead, they’re made from recycled bottle caps derived from items ranging from toothpaste tubes to peanut butter jars. Made possible by Findlay Green Campus Initiative and the student-run Green Campus Club, this collaborative student, faculty, and staff […]
On Saturday, Oct. 5, University of Findlay’s Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Program will host the 2019 Ohio Student Sustainability Leaders Conference, themed “Sustainability Across Careers.” The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Winebrenner Building and a complimentary breakfast and lunch are offered. Registration for this National Council of […]
As part of University of Findlay’s ongoing environmental stewardship efforts, and in partnership with Hancock Wood Electric Cooperative and GEM Energy, several lights at the Western Farm were replaced to decrease energy use. Compact fluorescent lights were swapped out for LED’s. A total of 2,234 lamps and 48 fixtures at the farm now have new […]
As developing nations strive for a future where all citizens have access to food, inexpensive goods, and modern technology, they often struggle with finding the balance between economic and industrial growth and sustainable living. The transition to sustainable energies and products is costly, and when real money and real lives are concerned, leaders tend to […]
Now more than ever, individuals and organizations are considering how to incorporate sustainable practices to reduce their ecological footprint and save money. A student project that looked at University of Findlay’s Old Main did just that. To accurately analyze energy efficiencies, seniors Andrew Mitroka, Ian Douglas, and Savanna Keetle of the Environment, Health, Safety, and […]
University of Findlay’s latest sustainability effort was a success! Move Out, Pitch In drive collected numerous unused items for UF students and others in need. The campaign for students who were moving off campus at the end of the spring semester encouraged donations rather than dumpster visits for things that could be reused, such as […]
