 | | Why Try Reusable Period Products? Thanks to the leadership of empowered feminists looking to take down the stigma of periods, the reusable menstrual products movement has rapidly grown. Products such as silicone cups and cloth pads will benefit of your wallet, your health, and footprint! More>> |
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 | | The Restorative Power of Nature In stressful times, finding pockets of nature wherever we can is a key way to cultivate mental well-being. Psychologist Tim Bono explains why and how we should connect with restorative natural havens like our campus’ Elizabeth Gray Danforth Butterfly Garden. More >> |
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 | | Leadership Change in Store at InCEES Himadri Pakrasi, founding director of the International Center for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, will conclude his tenure on July 1st. Building on his legacy, InCEES will continue to lead large-scale research projects & support unique student opportunities. More >> |
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 | | Earth Day Ecochallenge was a Blast! This April, more than a hundred of us, across campuses and affiliations, participated in the online Earth Day Ecochallenge. Our team, WashU Together, accumulated 15,322 points and ranked #16 - right behind ‘St. Louis Goes Green’ - out of 818 teams in the nation! More>> |
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 | | Cookstove Impacts Underestimated McKelvey School of Engineering research found that carbon particles from cookstoves absorb much more sunlight in the atmosphere than we had thought. This means more pollution, warming, and health impacts for the nearly 2.7 billion households that use them. More>> |
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| | |  | WUGA Virtual Info Session May 21, 7p - 7:45p (CST), on Zoom Learn about the WashU Green Ambassador (WUGA) program from past and present WUGAs, how you can join the team, and what to expect from the summer and fall experience. More>> |
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Learn and share how your work acts on equity by creating better lives for people and moves the needle for green buildings, cities, and communities. Open and free to all. More>> |
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 | Bike Month Scavenger Hunt Anytime between May 1 - 31, hop on your bike to discover over 40 virtual troves hidden around St. Louis city & county. You can start anywhere, just tick off the stops as you ride around town (#trailnetchallenge). More>> |
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 | MOBOT's Green Living Festival On June 6, 9, and 11, a series of virtual panel discussions, workshops, activities, and exhibitor consultations that explore the links between sustainability, energy, conservation at home, and a healthy environment. More>> |
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