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College cats and their gardens

by Amanda Miller
May 13th 2008 @ 12:30PM

Filed under: Green on Campus

Every week we pick a theme to explore in more depth, and this week that theme is eco-friendly pets. To read all our posts related to this theme, click here.

For many students living off-campus, cats provide company and amusement. Unfortunately, students also tend to crave the green outdoors brought indoors, considering they're often too busy to really get out and enjoy the scenery.

As both a cat owner, and attempted plant owner, I can testify to the fact that indoor cats are also craving the green.

Aside from ensuring that none of your plants are toxic to cats, there are also plants you can grow specifically for your cats, that will bring you pleasure and serve decoratively as well. In fact, given the right plants, your cat might just ignore your other ones.

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College fish

by Amanda Miller
May 12th 2008 @ 11:49AM

Filed under: Shopping Guide, Green on Campus

Every week we pick a theme to explore in more depth, and this week that theme is eco-friendly pets. To read all our posts related to this theme, click here.

Many post-secondary students find themselves craving a pet of their own, only a few months into their first semester. I know that I did, as I missed my family cat dearly. I ended up saving a calico from the humane society with the money from my first Christmas away.

Still, most dorms don't allow cats or dogs, and the expense and time investment can often be too much for a busy student. Pet fish are cheaper and more environmentally friendly, although they do require a bit of maintenance. Like plants, some of them are easy to care for, but you'll still need to learn a thing or two.

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Business schools face increased pressure to promote sustainability

by Ellen Slattery
May 7th 2008 @ 12:00PM

Filed under: News, Green on Campus

A new report from the Global Foundation for Management Education finds that educators might find it difficult to keep up with changing demographics and an increasing emphasis on sustainability worldwide. For instance, in order to keep up with other associations and schools with an environmental focus, business school institutions will have to hire and train more professors and administrators, and the reports from environmental accreditation groups will become more meaningful.

To help the institutions grow, the foundation recommends that schools foster strong partnerships with environmental associations, as well as business and government leaders.

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Dorm room plants: Snake plant

by Amanda Miller
May 2nd 2008 @ 11:34AM

Filed under: Green on Campus

As a student, you might not have a mother-in-law yet, but the Snake Plant, or "mother-in-law's tongue" might be the perfect plant for your dorm room anyway. Easy to care for, this plant won't be going anywhere no matter how much you try to ignore it!

While it prefers bright sunlight, it will also grow in fairly dark rooms, and won't hog your water. From spring to fall, you only need to water it once the soil becomes dry, and in the winter, it only needs water every 1-2 months!

The one caution I should include is that by watering too much or too often, the plant will easily begin to rot. Still, as long as you can avoid being a stalker, your Snake Plant will thrive. In fact, it's even a good air purifier!

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Dorm room plants: Jade

by Amanda Miller
May 1st 2008 @ 11:22AM

Filed under: Green on Campus

There's nothing like a plant to brighten up a small room, and dorms are no exception. Although many students have never taken care of a plant before, there are many that even a novice can keep.

With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Jade, or Crassula arborescens. You don't have to worry about forgetting to water this one, because it isn't high maintenance like that. In fact, it's best if you let the soil dry before watering. Jade grows slowly, and won't need to be re-potted any time soon.

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Students Post-it up

by Amanda Miller
Apr 29th 2008 @ 11:01AM

Filed under: Green on Campus

Students use a lot of paper, from class notes to daily reminders, so I was excited to hear about Post-it's focus on sustainability. Just how eco-friendly is your average pad of Post-it notes?

Apparently, all Post-it notes are 100% recyclable, so stop throwing them in the garbage. You shouldn't have a "waste-paper bin!" Secondly, all of their 3M paper mills deal solely with certified sustainable forests.

If that's not enough for you, keep your eyes out for their Recycled Notes line, as they're made from 100% recycled paper, with a minimum of 30% post-consumer materials.

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Earth Day: Campus review

by Amanda Miller
Apr 22nd 2008 @ 6:03PM

Filed under: Fashion, Home, Shopping Guide, Tips, Green on Campus

It's Earth Day and if you're stuck inside with nothing to do, we have some excellent suggestions about how to have an eco-friendly blast!

In fact, we have a whole host of student-friendly tips and ideas, all rounded up to ease your surfing woes. From partying hard to shopping 'til you drop, you won't want to miss this list!

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Earth Day nudge: Recycle those batteries!

by Amanda Miller
Apr 22nd 2008 @ 3:30PM

Filed under: Gadgets and Tech, Home, Green on Campus

While we've talked about the hazards of batteries being put out with your garbage before, it seems as though Earth Day, falling during spring cleaning, is the perfect day to round up the used batteries sitting in junk drawers and recycle them.

Many stores near you will take your old batteries and dispose of them for you, as well as many local area schools, including colleges and universities.

Are you looking to recycle rechargeable batteries? While they are better for the environment, they still shouldn't end up in landfills, there are plenty of retailers and programs that will take these as well.

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Bamboo guitar for Earth Day

by Amanda Miller
Apr 22nd 2008 @ 2:08PM

Filed under: News, Shopping Guide, Green on Campus

The paradox is that musicians as a group tend to be pretty progressive and ecologically savvy and concerned -- until it comes down to their guitar.... They don't want to take the chance that they won't have the absolute best tone. It requires a little bit of education and it requires them to see the product. - C.F. Martin & Co. head of artist and public relations Dick Boak.

First Act is unveiling a guitar made entirely from bamboo, a highly renewable resource, especially compared to some of the most popular woods used in instruments that can take hundreds of years to mature.

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Earth Day: Students on a budget

by Amanda Miller
Apr 22nd 2008 @ 11:40AM

Filed under: Fashion, Home, Shopping Guide, Green on Campus

As we near Mother's Day, graduations, summer birthdays, and Father's Day, many students are on the lookout for unique and affordable gifts. In the spirit of Spring and Earth Day, let's explore some of the coolest Earth-friendly stuff you can pick up, at prices that won't break the bank.

From large retail stores like American Apparel, to fair trade operations and charities, we've got a list that'll satisfy all your eco-gift-giving needs.

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Students drinking green for success

by Amanda Miller
Apr 17th 2008 @ 2:05PM

Filed under: Green on Campus

While much of today's social networking is organized online, it isn't all done on Facebook. In fact, there are meetings regularly being held all over the world, in big cities and little towns, that could take you to greener pastures.

Green Drinks International is a network that helps green people meet up with local residents with the same lifestyle interests. While informal, with drinks and chit chat, many find new friends, job connections, and acquire a finger-on-the-pulse of local goings-on; all things that are valuable to students.

To see if there are meetings being held near you, you can check out their website, or contact them to start your own meetings. Actually, you can even find them on Facebook! It's a great opportunity, and did I mention there'll be drinks? Your greener future awaits!

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Smart Facebook for students part two

by Amanda Miller
Apr 16th 2008 @ 1:40PM

Filed under: Green on Campus

After reading through Smart Facebook for students part one, I'm sure you're excited to learn more about a green Facebook. Check out our gallery guide to transforming your Facebook profile green:

Gallery: Facebook Green

If that doesn't satiate you, consider hosting SocialVibe on your Facebook:

Step 1: Sign up. Then choose a sponsor, and some artwork that you like.
Step 2: Choose a cause, or a group of causes that you want to support.
Step 3: Get your sponsorship posted on your blog, website, Facebook, MySpace, and more!

For every page viewing (not click), you will earn your charities money that they desperately deserve. There are environmental charities, as well as health, education, and other categories.

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Smart Facebook for students part one

by Amanda Miller
Apr 14th 2008 @ 11:30AM

Filed under: Tips, Green on Campus

Whether social networking is your cup of tea, it is your future. Employers are connecting with employees and applicants using websites like Facebook, and your profile has evolved from its other purposes to become a portfolio and resume of sorts.

What you say and do, what applications you add and groups you belong to, and who your friends are and what they say and do, will all have an impact on your image, and thus your career. In fact, I would be surprised if colleges and universities didn't look up applicants as well.

Let's take a closer look at how to set up your Facebook profile in a way that will be professional and beneficial to your future. In part two, we'll explore how you can adjust your profile to showcase your green interests.

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Students, their wallets, and Wal-Mart

by Amanda Miller
Apr 8th 2008 @ 6:00PM

Filed under: Fashion, Green on Campus

Many students unfortunately do not have extra cash floating around, except maybe from the bank by way of loans. Money can be a very limiting factor when it comes to 'going green.'

All too often, our purchasing options steer us towards less environmentally-sound options. As an example, let's consider underwear. While one might fully agree that certain fabrics like organic cotton are much healthier, both for the environment and for our bodies, we can't all afford $20 per pair or more.

Besides, it's not as though students are known for their stringent laundry schedules, so four to seven pairs at a minimum of $80 to $140 just isn't going to cut it.

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Green dorm round-up: Getting organized

by Amanda Miller
Apr 5th 2008 @ 11:11AM

Filed under: Home, Tips, Green on Campus

Earth Day is near, and as temperatures are rising, many North Americans have caught the spring cleaning bug. Unfortunately for students, this time of the year is also the time for final exams.

Still, there's nothing like some fresh air, a clutter-free workspace, and a good night's sleep to do us all wonders. Why not take a break, open the windows, put on your favorite CD, and do a little organizing to help straighten out your thoughts and your personal environment?

Pass through the break for our top 5 tips to a greener, cleaner student life.

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