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December 18, 2019

Tips for a Green Holiday Season

Every holiday season, it’s commonplace that many of us feel the...
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November 13, 2019

A Time to be Thankful and Not as Wasteful

The leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and we’re entering a...
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October 30, 2019

Mischief Night: Last minute sustainable costumes

Picture this. It’s 8PM and you’re on the couch watching Netflix...
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August 21, 2019

Make your move in green

If you’re headed to campus this week, take advantage of these...
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August 05, 2019

Put your Koozie collection to work

If you’re like me, you have a stack of Koozies at...
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July 31, 2019

Indoor plants that clean your air

Plants can improve your mood, boost productivity, and bring warmth to your...
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July 23, 2019

Ways to make your office more sustainable

Helping your office become more sustainable does not have to be...
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July 16, 2019

Introducing the Sustainable Office Checklist

The Office of Sustainability has compiled the Sustainable Office Checklist to...
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July 08, 2019

Live like an environmentalist in Austin

Switch up your routine and keep a low carbon footprint by...
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July 01, 2019

Plastic free July is here

This month is Plastic Free July. Even if you aren’t fully participating,...
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June 28, 2019

How to recycle ink cartridges and toner

Need to recycle your ink cartridges or toners? Recycle them at the store you purchased them from or...
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June 27, 2019

5 thrift store hacks to get the perfect outfit

Thrift shops are a great way to save money and help...
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June 11, 2019

Six simple ways to reduce your plastic footprint

Behind every aspiring environmentalist is the “4 -R” Rule! Reduce, refuse,...
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April 26, 2019

Tips for greening your tech

Did you know that since 2016, OIT has recycled more than 27...
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April 22, 2019

Simple ways to celebrate Earth Day

Monday, is Earth Day and kicks off a week of events...
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April 01, 2019

Students bring #SmallStepsBigChange to life

Professor Nancy Reiter-Salisbury’s Social Media for Public Relations class developed Social Media...
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March 25, 2019

Recycling 101: Cardboard and Glass Tips

Recycling on campus is easy with our single-stream bins. That means...
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March 13, 2019

Recycling 101: A quick guide

With students, faculty, and staff coming from all over the city,...
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March 06, 2019

Your Guide to a Sustainable Lent

If you are struggling to figure out what to give up...
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December 10, 2018

Eco-friendly gift wrap ideas

The holidays are here! Which, at least in my house, means...
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December 07, 2018

Green caffeine

Most of us start our day with a jolt of caffeine...
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November 20, 2018

Green Thanksgiving tips

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with friends and family, but sometimes,...
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November 07, 2018

Sustainable packaging picks

It’s easy to be overwhelmed when you want to make more...
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October 23, 2018

Green Halloween

Spooky Trees and Creepy Crafts What do trees and Halloween have...
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June 21, 2018

Travel Sustainably This Summer With Take Care of Texas

As you plan and embark on your summer adventures, check out these helpful...
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December 17, 2017

10 Tips For A Greener Holiday Season

Originally shared on December 18, 2013 The fact so many people...
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December 14, 2015

Shut Down Sustainably for the Holidays

We all play an important role in reducing our energy and...
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August 26, 2015

Sustainability Video Series: Paper Recycling

In our continuing efforts to inform everyone on the Hilltop on...
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July 24, 2015

5 Tips for Easy Recycling in Your Apartment or Condo From Austin Resource Recovery

Live in an apartment complex or condo? Then you probably already...
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February 10, 2015

Top 5 Ocean Hangouts of 2014 on The Online Ocean Symposium

I’d like to share with the St. Edward’s University community a...
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November 20, 2014

Have a Happy and Sustainable Thanksgiving

It’s that time of year again, and what better way to...
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December 16, 2013

Please Don’t Decorate the Trees off of Highway 360

A message from the Wild Basin Creative Research Center: It’s that...
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December 11, 2013

The Importance of Campus Sustainability: What Can YOU Do?

A college campus never truly sleeps. With classes running from dawn...
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September 30, 2013

Green Moving Practices

At some point in each of our lives, we find ourselves...
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March 19, 2013

7 Everyday Tips to Support Sustainability

Sustainability means harvesting or using a resource so that resource is...
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March 11, 2013

BYOB – Bring Your Own Bag and Be Green!

As you have probably heard or even experienced by now, Austin...
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March 09, 2012

Time to Celebrate! Single-Stream Recycling

Time to celebrate!  The success of St. Edward’s single-stream recycling switch...
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