Tag Archives: environment

Alabama Alternative Break

University of Alabama on an alternative break to Guatemala. In partnership with Appleseed Expeditions UA helped build a clinic, released baby sea turtles and taught english to impoverished children.

University of Michigan biologist testifies about climate change

Knute Nadelhoffer, a professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Michigan, testified on Tuesday, March 8, before the US House Energy and Power Subcommittee. Nadelhoffer explained how climate change is affecting the Great Lakes region and stressed the importance of allowing the Environmental Protection Agency to set greenhouse gas emission standards.

University of Phoenix Recycles Old Electronics with GRX

The University of Phoenix campus in Salt Lake City recycles old electronics including computers and televisions. The process of separating plastic, monitors, and wiring is shown by partner company GRX (Guaranteed Recycling Xperts). Only about 10% of electronics are recycled in Utah, so the University of Phoenix is proud be a leader in community recycling … Continue reading

Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center

Ohio BioProducts Innovation Center brings Agriculture and the polymer industry together to quickly bring new innovative products to the market and provide job and a better economy to Ohioans.

Can These 3 Alternative Fuels Save You Money?

Since the cost of a gallon of gasoline has skyrocketed to over four dollars a gallon, researchers are busy looking for alternative fuels that can save us money. Three of the alternative fuels researched are Biodiesel, electricity and ethanol. Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced by a variety of vegetable oils and animal fats. It … Continue reading