Almost half of the food in the U.S. goes to waste - approximately 3,000 pounds per second. So grab proper portions, compost, and eat lower on the food chain to make a greener impact!
Making glass from recycled material cuts related water pollution by 50%. That means the glass yogurt bottles and the ready-made Starbucks drinks should be rinsed out and put in the recycle bin!
Just in case you missed it: By the end of May, parts of 25 states — nearly two-thirds of the country — could see flooding severe enough to cause damage. https://t.co/Dm4TrwUdRA
This Friday, please join us for Drew Day of Scholars, a special day to celebrate the achievements and works of #DrewU students through performances, art exhibitions, poster sessions and oral presentations.
https://t.co/SYMbeK7QEk
Tomorrow in the Simon Forum, #DrewU will display the Monument Quilt, a crowd-sourced collection of thousands of stories from survivors of rape and abuse.
https://t.co/KoWXQR106l
Food scraps make up almost 12% of municipal solid waste generated in the U.S. So don't forget to compost in the EC and the outside compost bins around campus!
Did you know that more than 80 percent of mattresses can be recycled? Instead of sending them to the landfill, click below to find out how to properly dispose of your mattresses.
https://t.co/cnLi217IdC
Join a Clean-Up Hike!
What is a clean-up hike? Well, it’s a group outing to keep our parks & forests free from litter. Hikers gather at the start of the trail with a bag & trash stick, stopping to pick up any trash they see along the way.
#biofriendlyplanet#sustainabletip
As the weather gets warmer, you're going to want to ice cream. I mean, who doesn't?
When you go down to McCools or any fav ice cream shop, pick a cone if you can to minimize waste! No need to get a spoon and non-recyclable cup when you can just eat your ice cream container!
On March 30th, between 8:30pm and 9:30pm, remember to switch off your lights and unplug equipment you do not need running when you leave the office 🌎🌍🌏
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#earthhour#greenbuilding#sustainability
RecycleMania Update:
Compared to other NJ schools in the competition, Drew is ranked 1st!
Compared to all the schools, Drew is currently ranked 4th with 48.526 lbs per capita!
anyone can check out the current rankings here: https://t.co/yqeoP4PbXP
Are you a marine science scholar with promising ideas on making tuna fishing more sustainable? Submit your ideas to the ISSF #Seafood#Sustainability#Contest. https://t.co/KlwAbPeQzn See official rules: https://t.co/NJBgaoRnJ8
On Thursday, April 4th, in the Simon Forum, #DrewU will display the Monument Quilt, a crowd-sourced collection of thousands of stories from survivors of rape and abuse.
https://t.co/7sBS7VCQs3
Next Friday is the Day of Scholars, a celebration of the achievements of #DrewU students through performances, research presentations and art exhibits.
https://t.co/NhaqnUVueZ