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Bring your recycling bags, and join the fun! Meet us at the Reverse Vending Machine (RVM), in front of The Market grocery store in the Hurricanes Food Court, on November 15 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
ECO Agency, ECO reps, and Green U will compete to fill up the machine with recycled cans and bottles. Top recyclers will win ECO Agency t-shirts and Coca-Cola reusable bags! All proceeds from the recycling will support the Rosenstiel School’s Sustainability Initiative and their amazing green initiatives.
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If you are a University of Miami student, faculty, or staff, please take a moment to complete the Sustainability Culture Assessment survey. Your responses will let us know what we're doing right and what we need to improve upon. The best five answers to our open-ended question will win solar chargers and green prizes!
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Sustainability - Resilience in Soccer
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Join us on November 18 from 12-1 p.m. for a virtual discussion titled, "The Sustainability and Resilience in Soccer," with keynote speaker Ibrahim Reyes, a UM alum and founder of the Puerto Rican Soccer League. The webinar will explore the way sustainability has become part of the development of this sport in Puerto Rico, and how the Puerto Rican Soccer League is responding to the challenges of climate change—focusing of resilience initiatives after Hurricane Maria. Register now!
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Green Food Waste Programs
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The 'Canes Food Pantry program was created by students of the ECO Agency to provide food relief for low-income students and campus community members, and to reduce food waste from local grocery stores. Watch the video and learn more.
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Composting is the next evolution of recycling. Redirecting food waste from landfills creates less methane, while also returning nutrients from food scrap to the soil through compost application in your vegetable garden. Join us on Wednesday, November 16 from 4-5 p.m. in the Sustainability Garden (map). Learn the basic steps to start composting at home or in your community. RSVP now!
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Ray Santamaria has been working in Facilities Management as Lead Technician for over 10 years, and he is also the proud owner of honeybee colonies certified by the Apiary Division of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Come share Ray's passion, discover the world of bees, and learn the basics of bee keeping with the experts on December 9 from 12-1 p.m. at 1535 Levante Ave, room 137 (map). RSVP now!
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This 1-hour webinar will give you a chance to understand the relationship between our food system and the planet, as well as between our diet choices and climate change. Feel better and be healthier, while being a good steward of our environment! The Sustainable Food and Diet 101 webinar will grant you 50 points on your Well 'Canes account. Register through ULearn (keywords: "Sustainable Food and Diet 101 Webinar").
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If you want to go "green" in the workplace, apply to the Green Office certification program and receive basic training in sustainability: waste reduction, recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation, green buildings and green purchasing, sustainable food systems, nature conservation, green community outreach, and leadership. This webinar will grant you 50 points on your Well 'Canes account. Register through ULearn (keywords: "Sustainability 101 Webinar").
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The Rosenstiel School’s Sustainability Initiative launched a November electronic waste (e-waste) drive. This partnership is another example of how students, faculty, and staff can help “Green The U.” Join us and bring your old, personal electronic devices to the tech store for proper recycling! Review store hours.
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Ordering a green menu has never been so easy! Book online with In Style, pick one of the four tier menus, and customize your own. From recyclable sandwich boxes to bamboo-made utensils and plates, there are options for every type of budget. Learn more.
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GREEN U and ECO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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