Here at Miami, and in the United States at large, we are lucky to have access to a supply of water that is both clean and abundant. Clean water is so ubiquitous for us that we hardly ever stop to think about how uncommon it is in global terms to have fresh water constantly at … More Student organization focused on clean water issues
I love traveling to Orlando, Florida to visit Disney World and Universal Studios over spring break. This year I noticed something that made me love the theme parks even more. Their commitment to sustainability and going green was apparent everywhere you looked. The first park I went to was Disney’s Animal Kingdom. If you haven’t … More Florida Theme Parks Going Green
In the spirit of spring break, which unfortunately just ended, I thought I would look into environmentally conscious vacations. Most of us have probably never thought of this type of trip, but “ecotourism” is actually an increasingly popular vacation choice. According to The International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism is defined as “responsible travel to natural areas … More Your Next Sustainable Vacation
This weekend I visited Melink Corporation in Milford, Ohio, and was lucky enough to have a tour of their Net Zero Energy facility from Steve Melink himself. Now if you do not know what Melink is, here is a little background on the company. Steve Melink started the organization in 1987 as a HVAC (heating, … More Feature Green Business: Melink
What sets Moon Co-op apart from other groceries stores is the fact that it’s owned by the community, not a corporation. All the income the store makes goes back into the Oxford community. And you can help the community by participating in Moon Co-op’s annual event. Moon Co-op is hosting the Great Soups Dinner on … More Moon Co-op to host soup dinner
We all know there’s quite a bit of construction occurring on Miami’s campus. From Western to Maple Street to the new Armstrong Center, Miami is making a lot of changes, many of which have environmental backings. This past week, I had the opportunity to tour the Western construction site and learn all about the sustainable … More Miami LEEDs the Way
We’ve all seen the puffs of dust clouding up MET Quad and Western Campus, heard the drilling sounds of hammers and nails as construction workers prepare to construct new residence hall buildings. But what’s special about these building is that they will contain new “green” features to promote sustainability and a healthier environment for Miami … More “Green” Living Arrangements to be Constructed in Oxford
College students today make up a generation captivated by technology. The leader of this wired youth movement is, of course, the all-powerful smartphone, and other Apple products that surround it. While we’re all mesmerized by games, social media and other wonderful apps a smartphone offers, little thought is ever given to how such a miraculous … More The Real Price of Your Smartphone
Have you ever thought about how much food you throw away? If you’re like the average North American, it’s probably more than you think: a 2011 Food and Agriculture Organization study found that typical per capita waste in the industrialized nations of North America and Europe is about 95-115 kg (210-254 lb) per year. Worldwide, … More Reducing Food Waste: My tour of the Demske Culinary Support Center
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