| | | Before You Buy, Share! The sharing economy is a model that fosters the sharing of goods and resources, allowing materials to be fully and effectively utilized. We have listed the shared resources available across WashU for your convenience. There is more than you may think! More>> |
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| | | Demand Response: Why & How? "Demand Response” is a simple strategy that utility providers are using to balance the needs of the electricity grid at peak moments of use. Local programs such as Ameren's "Peak Time Savings" allow residents to earn money while cutting down carbon emissions. More>> |
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| | | New Commercial Solar Program WashU has partnered with Renew Missouri to develop "Renew STL Solar", a new program that allows businesses, institutions, churches, school districts, and other owners of commercial buildings to pool their buying power to save money on on-site solar. More>> |
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| | | WashU Together Plastic Free Journey In July, the WashU community participated in the virtual Plastic Free Ecochallenge. Together, we learned how to decrease our dependency on plastic through activities such as making our own yogurt and granola. The team ranked 24th out of more than three hundred teams! More>> |
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| | | Commute, Covid, and Air Quality As campuses are preparing to safely re-open for the fall semester, employees and students will be re-assessing their ways to get to and from work. When making commuting decisions, it is critical not only to consider our personal health, but also the one of our community. More>> |
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| | | WashU Receives EPA Award WashU was recently selected to receive an EPA Region 7 Pollution Prevention Award! "WashU has positioned itself as a leader in pollution prevention, sustainability, and climate change mitigation for nearly two decades," says the EPA press release. More>> |
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| | | | | Grow Solar Power Hour August 27, 2-3p, via Zoom (TODAY)
Learn about the already-successful Grow Solar St. Louis Group Buy program, and find out whether or not solar is a good fit for your home. Co-hosted by our very own Phil Valko! More>> |
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| | | Climate One Discussion Series A series of candid discussions on all the issues related to climate change. September speakers include Annie Leonard from Greenpeace, Tamara Toles O'Laughlin from 350.org, and Gina McCarthy from NRDC. More>> |
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| | Sustainable Living Series: #1 Waste Starts September 17, 4:30-5:15p, via Zoom
This webinar series is meant to provide simple and accessible tips to increase sustainability in our daily lives. The first will focus on waste reduction, diversion, and sorting. More>> |
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| | | Life Outside Challenge The annual Life Outside Festival turned itself into a challenge to accommodate for COVID-19 safety. There are 40 activities to choose from – do 20 of them by the end of September and earn a bag full of goodies! More>> |
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