The scientific evidence is clear—Minnesota’s climate is already changing rapidly. Visit Our Minnesota Climate to see how climate shifts are affecting local communities today. shorturl.at/wALN0 #ClimateWeekMN #ourMNclimate #ClimateChange

Grad student John Vallez & undergrad Sophie Levi are researching very rare plants that grow on the shores of Lake Superior. The students are working with UMD Swenson College faculty to determine how the plants will fare as the lake warms up. news.d.umn.edu/news-and-event…

Managing food waste through composting couldn't be easier in the Twin Ports. Register for this free webinar to help you get started -- vermicomposting (worms) will also be discussed! #sustainability #sustysaints #greenbulldogs

#ProjectGreenChallenge is a global student-led movement that gives hope to students worldwide fighting for a more just, sustainable and thriving planet. When we work together we can achieve a better tomorrow! Turning Green projectgreenchallenge.com

UMD lands in the TOP 50% of schools ranked in Sierra Magazine's 14th annual “Cool Schools” competitive ranking of North America’s greenest colleges and universities. Sierra Magazine ranked UMD 133 out of more than 300 institutions. #UMDProud Sierra Club

Happy Fall everyone! As the days get colder and shorter, our overall solar production will begin to decrease, but remember a little solar is still better than no solar! #UMD #Solar

Decisions are made by people who show up, according to Ann Miller, director of CEHSP Advising & Academic Services. Will you show up for the 2020 election? Students: check out umduluth.turbovote.org for voting info.

NRRI received a $3M U.S. EPA grant to study contaminants in Great Lakes sediment. A large team within @UMDNRRI1 and partners at UMD's Large Lakes Observatory and UMD Swenson College will collect and analyze legacy and emerging chemical contaminants in lake sediments. bit.ly/2GCBjJm

Did you know that by riding the bus instead of driving you can significantly reduce your carbon footprint AND save money? Join us tomorrow, October 13th, from 2:30-4:30 PM, and learn more about the DTA and how to use it!

Shopping online made sustainable! -Shop small and/or local -Buy secondhand -"Good on you" checks brand impacts -Avoid express shipping -Ask for no/limited or recyclable/compostable packaging -Reflect before buying -One large delivery box is better than many individual packages

We throw many things away. But there is no "away", everything goes somewhere. How do we have less waste in our lives? Waste reduction expert from Zero Waste Duluth, April Hepokoski & students from UMD & CSS share stories of how they work toward Zero Waste ✨Tomorrow October 15✨

#EnergyAwarenessMonth Week 3 Tip 3: Save 💵 and reduce your energy use by switching to LED lights💡 LED lighting can last up to 50 TIMES LONGER and be up to 70% MORE EFFICIENT than standard lighting.

Friday is the deadline for the Scarecrow competition. You could win $300! Submit entry form & scarecrow by October 23 Materials should be repurposed/secondhand Design for weather conditions Prepare short description of how submission addresses the theme z.umn.edu/scarecrow

People tend to consume more energy in the winter because they want to stay warm and comfortable. This means more emissions and higher electric and heating bills! Stay warm, reduce your carbon footprint, and save money this winter by following these tips!

Election Day 🇺🇸 is here, Bulldogs! If you haven’t voted yet, you can register AND vote in-person today. Find your polling place here: pollfinder.sos.state.mn Make sure to check in with yourself and others around you this week and practice self-care 💚

KDC is looking to recruit a group of volunteers to develop a strategic plan to foster the growth of the initiative, increase awareness & education, & above all, Keep Duluth Clean. If interested, review position descriptions & submit an application before Friday 11/20/2020 4:00 PM

Join us Tuesday November 17th at 4pm for a Zoom Webinar & student-led discussion about sustainable menstruation. The average period requires 8-10 sanitary pads/tampons~ 250 pounds of waste/year. Students will share their experiences & sustainable options z.umn.edu/ArtofResilience

🚨 NEW ARTICLE ALERT 🚨 Read our new article “How to Have a Sustainable Thanksgiving” here: d.umn.edu/sustainability…

Opportunity to review and comment on UMD's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP) z.umn.edu/protectwater through Dec. 31 ⛈️❄️💧 Help improve our outreach and education through this survey: z.umn.edu/SWsurvey 🤩