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Sustainability NewsletterJanuary 2022 |
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Ring in the new year sustainably! |
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Reduce Single-Use Plastics on UTD CampusSince fall 2020, the UT Dallas Sustainability Committee has been working on a plan for the gradual phasing out of single-use plastics on campus. Learn more about the proposal, what it entails, and how you can show your support. Read more > |
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Preparations Made for Spring WildflowersThis December, UT Dallas seeded wildflowers in preparation for a spring and summer bloom in several areas on UT Dallas campus. These flowers will not only beautify our campus but provide crucial ecosystem services such as pollinator food and habitat. Read more > |
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UTeach Program Writes Sustainable Lesson PlansOne of UTeach’s Project-Based Instruction (PBI) courses recently presented lesson plans for 6-12th graders based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Some of their projects included using bee boxes as a tool for learning geometry and helping students design monarch waystations to learn principles of ecology. Read more > |
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Sustainability and the Federal Infrastructure BillIn November, President Biden signed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law. This bill includes money for things like roads and bridges, and sustainability was not left out of the negotiations. How will things like clean energy and environmental justice be supported? Read more > |
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Get Ready for Campus Race to Zero WasteUT Dallas will be participating in Campus Race to Zero Waste, formerly known as Recyclemania, again this year. Stay tuned for more information about getting involved and learning more about recycling efforts on campus. In the meantime, you can read more about Campus Race to Zero Waste on their website. Read more > |
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The GreenhouseUpdates to the UT Dallas Eco Rep Blog |
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Sustainable ResolutionsYen gives you tips for having a sustainable new year. |
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Learn to Care For Your BikeIan shares an instructional video for basic bike care and maintenance. |
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Recycling Podcast ReviewAnastasia reviews an episode of the How to Save a Planet podcast about recycling. |
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Daylight Savings and SustainabilityHow does daylight savings impact sustainability? Mohini has more information. |
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Sustainability Book ReviewHear Caroline’s thoughts on The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells. |
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Fungi to the RescueThe bees are disappearing, can mushrooms save them? Eve thinks they can. |
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Important Dates |
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NTFB: Vegetable Gardening Basics for the Spring January 15 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
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January 18 and 19 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Comets Cultural Conversations: MLK Jr. Week January 18 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
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January 19 and 25 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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January 28 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
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Teach-In: Inequality in Student Internships January 28 12:00 p.m. |
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