Fall has arrived in New England, and now we can think about how to adjust our day-to-day actions to save energy, improve our indoor spaces, and maintain health and wellness. Close and lock your windows before you leave your inside space. Locking is key because windows can slide back open and let in cold air. Pull…
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Fall recycling pick-up schedule is now available on Sustainable Clark website
Clark’s student Recycling Crew picks up recyclables (paper, co-mingled plastic/metal/glass) from all campus buildings at least once a week. The Fall 2014 Pick Up Schedule is available at Sustainable Clark, as well as complete recycling guidelines. Please note that this semester, the Recycling Crew will not do pick ups on Thursdays, but locations that previously were…
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Styrofoam collection drive is April 16
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Three weeks ’til Earth Week
Get excited, because Earth Week is just around the corner! Instead of our traditional event Go Green on the Green put on by the Eco-Reps, the Sustainability Office decided to take a different approach this year, and give the Earth an entire week for appreciation. Earth Week will be filled with exciting events all week…
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Webinar on environmental impacts of natural gas extraction: Jan. 23 at Sustainability Hub
Clark is serving as the Central Massachusetts host to this series of webinars on the environmental impacts of natural gas extraction. The first webinar is Thursday, Jan. 23, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Sustainability Hub, 912 Main Street.
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GIS Week 2013 is Nov. 18-22
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Did you know…? Check out new sustainability initiatives on campus
As recently featured in the Scarlet, the Sustainability Office and various student groups are very active on campus, and continue to find ways to make the Clark Campus more sustainable. Two new projects are extremely needed and useful, which are the composting program in the dorms, and the re-usable Green2Go container in the Bistro. Clark’s…
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Think ‘green’ this autumn
As we enjoy the beautiful New England leaves and simple pleasures of autumn, there are always ways to try and live more green. As the weather gets colder and winter rolls around, these simple tips will not only help you live more green, but will also help you save some money. When putting away your…
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Help us create a better community space at the Clark Community Thrift Store
The Clark Community Thrift Store is wondering how it can become a better resource for the Clark and Main South communities. Please take a quick minute to tell us what your experience is with the Clark Community Thrift Store. We are looking forward to big changes this summer using your feedback! Click here to make…
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Waste-eliminating water bottle “filling stations” now available on campus
Clark has made it easier to be green with three new water bottle filling stations around campus! The new stations provide clear, cold, filtered water for your refillable bottles in the University Center, Kneller, and Jonas Clark 2nd floor. (Three more are planned for additional locations in the Academic Commons, Jefferson, and Goddard 3rd floor).…