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Boston University | Sustainability

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What You Can Do. Boston University and the World. Boston University is a world-renowned research and teaching institution. As such, it should also be taking the lead in leading the world towards a more sustainable future. And that is exactly what BU is gearing its efforts towards. Take a look at some of the ways that BU is helping:. Over 5,000 lightbulbs in Mugar Memorial Library were replaced with energy-efficient bulbs, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by enough to power 200 homes for one year. This i...

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Take me out to the ballgame | Sustainability in Sports

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Examining the green movement in professional sports. Eagles Go Green →. Take me out to the ballgame. April 21, 2011. Recently, I read an article about a new initiative being carried out by the Seattle Mariners in order to change the culture of attending baseball games from “consumption to conservation.”. The Mariners are doing this project in conjunction with the Green Sports Alliance. The great thing about this article is that it also taught me more about this field of sustainable sports. It’s a f...

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Disney Earth Day Challenge | SustainAmusement

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Amusement Park Sustainability (with a big focus on Disney). Sister Blog Affiliates (Corporations). Reducing Energy Consumption →. Disney Earth Day Challenge. April 26, 2011. About two weeks ago, Disney posted a video of employees sharing what they pledged to do for Earth Day to help the environment from 2010. Here’s the video:. So here are some of the things Disney Parks Blog suggest we do from now on to make our everyday lives more sustainable:. 3 Eat seafood that is farmed or sustainably caught. You ar...

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Safety Misconceptions | Small Car Challenge

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A site dedicated to promoting the use of smaller cars on American roads. Stay updated via RSS. Matters of safety seem to be a common reason why people are deterred from buying a smaller car. There is often a general conception among, especially American motorists, that small cars are unsafe. This is not at all the case. Furthermore, a recent study of teen drivers showed that they are twice as likely to be severely injured in an accident when driving a pickup truck. The problem is that trucks create a...

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But Where Can I Recycle? | morerecycling

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But Where Can I Recycle? April 12, 2011 · Filed under at home. Once you’ve made the (correct) decision to recycle, the next issue is finding out. To actually do so. Fortunately, recycling in the US has expanded rapidly over the last couple decades, and most cities provide recycling pickup along with trash pickup at no extra cost. Seattle even mandates. Recycling – garbage with recyclable material is not collected, and repeated violations can earn a citizen a fine. The process of recycling has become far ...

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There’s More Than Three Things to Recycle | morerecycling

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There’s More Than Three Things to Recycle. April 8, 2011 · Filed under at home. I assume that if you’ve found this blog, you’re aware of the bare. Of recyclable items: paper, plastic, and aluminum. If you’re not recycling these already and you have the ability to – start! Recycling one aluminum can. Provides enough energy to power your TV for three hours. If we start recycling even only the most simple items, we really can make a huge impact on the world. Most office supply stores. Return them to the dry...

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A Business Proposition | Save with Solar

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Save Money, Save the World. April 6, 2011. Wouldn’t it be great if we could create jobs and even get electricity for free? Or at least, we have one solution that will significantly help in each of these areas, and if technology and demand keep increasing as they are expected to then we could be talking about a genuine silver bullet. The idea is this: solar energy. This entry was posted in Uncategorized. 10 responses to “ A Business Proposition. April 12, 2011 at 2:12 pm. April 12, 2011 at 6:24 pm. It&#82...

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The Solution | CSR Microloans

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What You Can Do. A project for SM101. The CSR Microloans program would provide both a method and an incentive for corporations interested in institutionalizing microfinancing for employees. Pay an annual fee to CSR Microloans to cover the program cost. Pledge to maintain mutually acceptable wages and working conditions. Offer all ex-employees an opportunity to apply for a microloan, upon termination of employment. If the application is accepted, provide a loan of the approved value to the borrower. On Ap...