Waste not, want not
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Divert resources from the landfill on U Recycle Day, which takes place on Thursday, April 18, from 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m. in the south end of the Rice-Eccles Stadium parking lot.
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Investing in a clean energy future
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This April, in honor of Earth Month, we encourage our faculty and staff to join our students to take direct, tangible action to address climate change and realize our students’ vision of a clean energy future.
Read MoreRecycle right
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China and other countries are banning certain waste materials. Learning to recycle properly is more important than ever.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Naima Dahir
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“When I first started college and learned about environmental racism, such as the water crisis in Flint, MI., I was taken aback at how these environmental injustices are happening in communities of color that don’t have the resources to fight back against things that are affecting them. It became personal to me as a person of color, who comes from a community that has a large refugee community with a low socioeconomic status.”
Read MoreReal food, real progress
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Why eating food produced locally, under fair and safe conditions, matters.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Debolina Banerjee
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“Being a user of public transit all my life, I see the numerous potentials here in Utah. What’s lacking here is the ‘necessity’ factor. People feel more in control of their schedule with driving.”
Read MoreHumans of the U: Lisa McMurtrey
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“I think the type of work that I do requires self-care, but in general, I like to build in a balance of work and relaxation into my daily life. Using public transportation helps me achieve that balance.”
Read MoreCommit to better air year-round
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Consider making alternative transportation part of your everyday life.
Read MoreCommitment to sustainability
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The U honors seven campus leaders with leadership awards at the Environment and Sustainability Research Symposium.
Read MoreHumans of the U: Martin Cuma
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“I’ve enjoyed bicycling since I was a kid, back in the Czech Republic. It provided the freedom to move around without depending on either public transit or my parents. When I moved to Salt Lake in 1998 for my postdoc it felt natural to continue riding. I save on a parking pass and car costs and it forces me to get up on my bike every morning and ride to work.”
Read MoreAir quality research
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Researchers at the U renew their efforts to better understand who the big emitters are, who is being affected and how we can clear our air.
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