“‘The number one thing that students can do other than refusing and reducing is understanding what kind of material they are throwing away.’”
Sustainable living as a college student
Adopting sustainable practices doesn’t have to break the bank or conflict with busy schedules.
An inside look at recycling on Butler’s campus
There are about 200 recycling stations across campus and the university has been recycling for over 30 years, but the system is still not perfect.
Stop sucking: the case for switching to reusable straws
Wondering where that Starbucks straw goes after you’ve slurped up your seasonally appropriate iced beverage? Straws have a greater impact on the environment than you may realize.
SGA introduces recycling program
In its attempts to make Butler University a greener campus, the Student Government Association’s Green Operations Committee has a found a way for Butler to protect the environment while making the university some extra cash on the side. The Green Operations Committee has become involved with a company called TerraCycle, which pays for hard-to-recycle items…
Green initiatives save, earn money
Tree leaves and other plant life on campus may be changing color as summer ends, but departments and organizations around Butler University are continuing to go green. In addition to being environmentally friendly, Butler is also saving and earning money with its numerous green initiatives. The two major points in Butler’s quest to become more…