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The initiative demonstrates a practical approach to sustainability, aiming to reduce the university\u2019s carbon footprint while making renewable energy technology visible and accessible in daily campus life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Morgan Leyenberger, LCSW, MSW<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Faculty: Instructor, School of Social Work)<\/em><br><em><strong>Project title:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<strong>Putting the SOI<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(social and organizational impact)<\/em>\u00a0in Soil<br>The project addresses food waste management within the School of Social Work, which occupies Ross Hall\u2019s fourth floor. With 18 faculty members and approximately 85 face-to-face students, the school plans to implement a biowaste composting unit using microbiota technology for quick decomposition of uneaten food. The project includes a marketing campaign by Phi Alpha Honors Society to encourage composting behavior, and the resulting organic compost will be made available to the campus community. This initiative aligns with both the Grand Challenges for Social Work and the Council on Social Work Education\u2019s requirements for environmental justice promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Heather Black<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Faculty, Assistant Professor, Geology)<\/em><br><em><strong>Project title:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<strong>Campus-Wide Drinking Water Quality Assessment at UA Little Rock<\/strong><br>This project aims to analyze drinking water quality across all buildings at UA Little Rock. The project will establish a baseline for future monitoring efforts by collecting and analyzing water samples throughout the campus. The findings will contribute to understanding campus infrastructure and potentially guide future maintenance and improvement decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lane Epperson<\/strong>\u00a0<em>(Student, biology)<\/em><br><em><strong>Project title:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0<strong>Enhancing Campus Biodiversity Through Bat and Owl Boxes<\/strong><br>This project focuses on supporting local wildlife populations by installing bat boxes along Coleman Creek and owl boxes across the UA Little Rock campus. The project promotes natural pest control through ecosystem services, as both bats and owls effectively manage insect and rodent populations without chemical interventions. This approach demonstrates a commitment to enhancing campus biodiversity while providing practical environmental benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>2023 Winners:<\/strong><\/em><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/news\/2024\/10\/02\/sustainability-grant-2\/\">UA Little Rock Professor Builds Trash Boom to Keep Coleman Creek Clean with Sustainability Grant<\/a><br> Rain water pushes debris from streets, lots, and backyards into Coleman Creek, a tributary of Fourche Creek. This trash and debris can end up in parks, wetlands, forests, and eventually the Arkansas River. A trash boom can help stop the spread of trash and debris by catching and holding debris, branches, leaves, and other trash materials. Volunteers clear out what\u2019s collected once a month and after heavy rains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Garden Sensor Network<\/strong><br>\nA team proposed to design and install a wireless Internet of Things (IoT) based environmental monitoring system at the UA Little Rock Campus Garden for sustainable water and soil management. Their proposed system aimed to demonstrate how low-cost, eco-friendly technologies could advance climate-smart agriculture. They explained that once implemented, the system would enable the creation of learning modules and laboratory activities for courses in Biology, Earth Sciences, and Information Sciences, as well as for community education workshops through UALR Extended Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Art in the Garden<\/strong><br> Art in the Garden was a series of workshops proposed for a future spring semester that would bring UA Little Rock students into the Campus Garden to learn art and craft activities utilizing the garden as a learning resource. The workshops were to be taught by instructors from UA Little Rock and a neighboring college. The proposal outlined workshops on Botanical Inclusion Papermaking, Shibori Dyeing, and Mindful Sketching with Botanical Inks. This proposal built on an earlier Sustainability Grant Project, utilizing the Pigment Garden (<em>built with a previous Sustainability Grant<\/em>) as an artistic resource. The team sought funds for workshop materials, while noting that the UALR School of Art and Design would provide matching funds for visiting artist honoraria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bowen Law School Pollinator Garden<\/strong><br>\nA group of UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law students (<em>members of the Law School Environmental Law Society<\/em>), faculty, and staff partnered with Arkansas master naturalists for a proposed project. The collaborative group sought funds to replace Bermuda grass lawn and plant both a pollinator garden and a &#8220;soft landing space&#8221; on the east side of the Law School, adjacent to MacArthur Park in downtown Little Rock. 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This initiative aligns with both the Grand Challenges for Social Work and the Council on Social Work Education\u2019s requirements for environmental justice promotion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Heather Black<\/strong> (Faculty, Assistant Professor, Geology)<br><em><strong>\u201cCampus-Wide Drinking Water Quality Assessment at UA Little Rock\u201d<\/strong><\/em><br>This project aims to analyze drinking water quality across all buildings at UA Little Rock. The project will establish a baseline for future monitoring efforts by collecting and analyzing water samples throughout the campus. 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This approach demonstrates a commitment to enhancing campus biodiversity while providing practical environmental benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-renovations-and-campus-recycling\"><strong>Building Renovations and Campus Recycling<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For the last fifteen years, all major building renovations and new construction received LEED accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council.&nbsp; Additionally, all mechanical and electrical systems are upgraded to reduce the use of electricity and natural gas.<br><br>The university continues to operate a recycling program. The campus recycled tons of paper, cardboard, aluminum, and plastic.&nbsp; Additional stations were added for battery recycling. To decrease trash contamination, receptacles were placed adjacent to recycling containers.&nbsp; Several large waste dumpsters were replaced to include units for cardboard collection.<br><br>The university also continues to operate a robust program (called Marketing and Redistribution)&nbsp; for the reuse and redistribution of furniture, lab equipment, and a variety of other campus items.&nbsp; Items collected from around campus are housed in local warehouses and are made available for redistribution to various units around campus.&nbsp; Those items not claimed on campus are sent to a state-level warehouse that collects items from other state agencies and posts the items for sale on government auction websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sustainability-club\"><strong>Sustainability Club<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A student-led, faculty-advised UA Little Rock Sustainability Club was established in 2025.&nbsp; This effort was supported by the Sustainability Committee, but was nearly entirely spearheaded by undergraduate students interested in promoting sustainability practices and principles on campus. This club has become a Registered Student Organization (RSO) on campus, which entitles them to funding from the university. Since their inception, the Sustainability Club has focused on litter cleanup events of Coleman Creek that runs through campus, and has been an important supporter and contributor of manual labor during the annual Earth Day and Sustainability Day events. They are currently working to increase the number of student members and fundraising through activities like nature walks and bake sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sustainability-day-and-earth-day\"><strong>Sustainability Day and Earth Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In Spring 2025, our campus celebrated Earth Day with local vendors sharing their products and services and non-profit organizations sharing a variety of sustainability information. Grant winners were also showcased, including demonstrations of a working prototype of the solar-powered charging station that will be attached to picnic tables across campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Fall 2025, our campus organized Sustainability Day. This event featured local vendors showcasing eco-friendly products and services as well as a station for electronic recycling. This event also included tours of the recently completed Sustainability Grant projects (e.g. bat and owl boxes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sustainability-certificate-program\"><strong>Sustainability Certificate Program<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In early 2025, a group of faculty members from various disciplines on campus began work on developing a Certificate of Proficiency in Sustainability.&nbsp; This 18 credit hour certificate will be a credential that students can earn in addition to their chosen major, and will be made up of courses in Social Science, Natural Science, Economics, and include opportunities for sustainability-related internships and research projects.&nbsp; We anticipate the start of the certificate program to begin by Fall 2026 \/ Spring 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-campus-garden\"><strong>Campus Garden<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The UA Little Rock Campus Garden is a place for education, research, and outreach about food production, sustainability, economic botany, ecology, and more. 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DOI: 10.1353\/hpn.2015.0036.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finzer, Erin. \u201cTrees, Seas, and Ecofeminist Imaginary in the Vanguard Poetry of Magda Portal<br>\n(Peru, 1900-1989).\u201d&nbsp;Hispan\u00f3fila&nbsp;173 (January 2015): 319-32.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finzer, Erin. &nbsp;\u201cGrafting the Maya World Tree:&nbsp; Cosmic Conservation in Romelia Alarc\u00f3n de<br>\nFolgar\u2019s&nbsp;Llamaradas&nbsp;(Guatemala, 1938).\u201d&nbsp;Interdisciplinary Studies of Literature and the<br>\nEnvironment&nbsp;2014.&nbsp; DOI: 10.1093\/isle\/isu129.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finzer, Erin. \u201cBleeding Mud: Testimonial Poetry of Hurricane Mitch in Nicaragua.\u201d&nbsp;Studies in<br>\nTwentieth and Twenty-First Century Literature&nbsp;39.2 (Summer 2015).&nbsp;&nbsp;DOI:&nbsp;10.4148\/2334-<br>\n4415.1838.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finzer, Erin. \u201cPutting Environmental Injustice on the Map: Ecotestimonies from the Global<br>\nSouth.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;Studies in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literature&nbsp;39.2 (Summer 2015).&nbsp; DOI:<br>\n10.4148\/2334-4415.1837.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Le, T., Khan, Y., Speller, N., Bashiru, M., Macchi, S., Warner, I., &amp;amp; Siraj, N. 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Efficient Low-Cost<br>\nProcedure for Microextraction of Estrogen from Environmental Water Using Magnetic Ionic<br>\nLiquids. Molecules, 26(1), 32. (Published).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siraj, N. (2020). Kinetic and mechanistic study of dye sorption onto renewable resource-based<br>\ndoped carbon prepared by a microwave-assisted method.&nbsp;Environmental Technology.<br>\n(Published).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macchi, S. P., Siraj, N., Watanabe, F., Viswanathan, T. (2019). Renewable-Resource-Based<br>\nWaste Materials for Supercapacitor Application.&nbsp;ChemistrySelect, 4(2), 492&#8211;501. (Published).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Siraj, N. (2019). Renewable Tannin-Based Dual-Doped Carbon Material and its Application as a<br>\nSupercapacitor Electrode Material.&nbsp;Current Research in Materials Chemistry. (Published).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Macchi, S. P., Alsebai, Z., Watanabe, F., Ilyas, A., Atif, S., Viswanathan, T., Siraj, N. 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Do you need help getting started? Consider participating in the Compost Bucket Program at the UA Little Rock Campus Garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply take a bucket home to collect food scraps, then drop off the full bucket at one convenient location, accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The compost bucket shelf is located in front of the University Police station at 3340 Fair Park Boulevard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Campus Garden will use these scraps in cultivating new crops for the campus and for our community!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2021\/02\/compost2-444x562.jpg\" alt=\"Compost Area\" class=\"wp-image-1003\" style=\"width:229px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br> <strong>\u00a0Here\u2019s what goes in the compost bin:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food scraps from fruits, vegetables, cheese, grains (excluding&nbsp; avocado seeds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Coffee grounds and filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Tea bags (no staples, please)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The organic matter decomposes naturally and provides the Campus Garden with a nutrient-dense mixture which will replenish the soil of lost minerals and nutrients used by the year-round vegetable production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions about the composting program or to learn more about how to get involved, email <a href=\"mailto:garden@ualr.edu\">garden@ualr.edu<\/a>. 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Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is a compilation of all of the Sustainability Tips newsletters we sent from 2020-2022. These were sent out to all faculty and staff, monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-2022\">April 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an old saying that goes, \u201cThe best time to plant a tree was 30 years ago. The second-best time is now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same can be said about making&nbsp;sustainable&nbsp;choices \u2013 refusing, reducing, reusing, and recycling. It\u2019s too late to do these things yesterday or last year, but it\u2019s never too late to start. And it\u2019s better to start today than tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the last&nbsp;Sustainability&nbsp;Tip&nbsp;that I will write for the university because I am retiring from teaching after 31 years. I know that the&nbsp;Sustainability&nbsp;Committee will continue the good work that they do, but&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;is not the responsibility of a committee or a government or any organization \u2013 it\u2019s up to all of us. Make good purchasing decisions and lifestyle choices. If you need some ideas, all of the previous&nbsp;Sustainability&nbsp;Tips&nbsp;are available for reading on the&nbsp;Sustainability&nbsp;Committee website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Peace and&nbsp;sustainability!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>David Luneau<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-march-2022\">March 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UA Little Rock is celebrating Earth Day on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ottenheimer Library Plaza. We will have a variety of vendors, including sustainability demonstrations, and earth-friendly products and houseplants for sale. Back by popular demand, Entergy will be giving away desk lamps and smart power strips. The Tesla Owners Club of Arkansas will bring a couple of Tesla models for the campus to view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, there will be electronics recycling at Lot 15 for your personal products that are not owned by the university. The gates will be open so you can access the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-february-2022\">February 2022<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent outside faucets from freezing, be sure to disconnect hoses. Drip faucets when the temperature is predicted to drop below 20oF&nbsp;per Southern Living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you have to run water for a while to get hot water to your kitchen sink? Consider keeping a water pitcher to collect the water that you would otherwise just run down the drain. You can then use that water to water your house plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-november-2021\">November 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Battery Collection Tubes&nbsp;are currently located in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Main Campus Mail Room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing Commons 2nd floor Housing office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DSC 1st floor Information Desk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law School Library Main Desk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilities Management Warehouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are currently not accepting batteries from personal use outside the University. For larger batteries,&nbsp;a pickup can be scheduled by contacting Facilities Management at 501-916-3390.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every campus building has a&nbsp;Toner\/Ink Cartridge collection box. These boxes can be used for all types of toner and ink cartridges, and staff can bring cartridges from home as well. If you have a large supply of outdated or obsolete cartridges in the department, a pick up can be scheduled by contacting Facilities Management at 501-916-3390.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-october-2021\">October 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that only 9 percent of plastic waste is recycled? Twelve percent is incinerated, and 79 percent ends up in landfills or the natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We should all strive to recycle our plastic waste.&nbsp;Learn more about what can and cannot be recycled in Pulaski County at&nbsp;https:\/\/www.mydoright.com\/. To reduce your plastic consumption, and often save money at the same time, try these&nbsp;tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use bar shampoo instead of liquid shampoo.<\/strong> That\u2019s right \u2013 you can buy shampoo in a bar, and even shampoo and conditioner in one bar. \u201cLove Beauty and Planet,\u201d available at Wal-Mart and Target, comes in a small, recyclable cardboard box and outlasts a bottle of shampoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Refuse straws at restaurants.<\/strong><br>\nNearly 500 million straws and stirrers are used every day in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take reusable bags with you to the grocery store.<\/strong><br>\nWorldwide, single-use plastic bags are used at the rate of two million every minute!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoid purchasing meat, chicken, or fish packaged with Styrofoam trays.<\/strong><br>\nLook for minimal packaging, or ask the butcher to wrap your food in butcher paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last month\u2019s Tip suggested replacing liquid fabric softener with dryer sheets. Since dryer sheets contain plastic, an even better solution is to use reusable wool dryer balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For further reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/science\/archive\/2017\/07\/plastic-age\/533955\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-september-2021\">September 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that only 9 percent of plastic waste is recycled? Twelve percent is incinerated, and 79 percent ends up in landfills or the natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We should all strive to recycle our plastic waste.&nbsp;One of the best ways to reduce your plastic consumption, and save money at the same time, is to change out some of your household products. Here are some&nbsp;tips&nbsp;on how to do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use dishwasher pods instead of liquid detergent.<\/strong><br>\nDishwasher pods are available in grocery stores next to liquid dishwashing products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Replace liquid or powdered detergent with washer sheets. These can be purchased online at places like Earth Breeze and TruEarth.<\/strong><br>\nThey take up less space in your laundry room and have minimal packaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Switch out your liquid fabric softener with dryer sheets.<\/strong><br>\nAs with washer sheets, there is minimal packaging and no large plastic jug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Buy trash bags made with non-petroleum-based plastics, such as the Hippo Sak.<\/strong> These bags are made from sustainable plant-based materials and are biodegradable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-2021\">April 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>April 22 is Earth Day, so watch for Earth Day activity information in the coming days. There will be more energy-saving giveaways, Campus Garden tours, and more.<br>\nMeanwhile, if you are planting this spring, consider plants that are native to our area. The local insects and birds will benefit from native plantings. The Audubon Society is sponsoring a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ar.audubon.org\/events\/2021-spring-native-plant-sale-online-ordercurbside-pickup\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ar.audubon.org\/events\/2021-spring-native-plant-sale-online-ordercurbside-pickup&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1619042671914000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEiboawk8qbaPW0RjSMDsiIbbWdjQ\">native plant sale that features several local nurseries<\/a>. Shopping is done online, and the plants will be ready for pickup on Saturday, April 24, at a time of your choosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are preparing a garden, consider supporting the UA Little Rock Campus Garden. There is a plant sale at the Campus Garden this Friday, April 9. You can&nbsp;preorder plants online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Live&nbsp;Sustainably!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-march-2021\">March 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We recycle many types of materials on campus, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paper and cardboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aluminum cans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printer cartridges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and more\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch for new drop-off locations for battery recycling on campus in the very near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact Facilities Management prior to any large scale clean out of paperwork, non-confidential files, soft bound books, magazines, etc. and they will deliver bulk recycle rolling barrels to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A complete list of materials that we recycle on campus can be found on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/campus-recycling\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/campus-recycling\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1614977635790000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEyCSlEimrc0CaQbMgPDJn5m2eyAQ\">Sustainability Committee\u2019s recycling page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-february-2021\">February 2021<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t compost at home, consider helping out the UA Little Rock Campus Garden by participating in the Compost Bucket Program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy &#8211; take a bucket home to collect food scraps then drop off the full bucket at one convenient location accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. The compost bucket shelf is located in front of the University Police station at 3340 Fair Park Boulevard, directly across from U.S. Pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2021\/02\/compost1-444x464.jpg\" alt=\"Compost Bin\" class=\"wp-image-1001\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2021\/02\/compost1-444x464.jpg 444w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2021\/02\/compost1-124x129.jpg 124w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2021\/02\/compost1-204x213.jpg 204w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2021\/02\/compost1-320x334.jpg 320w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2021\/02\/compost1-480x501.jpg 480w, https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2021\/02\/compost1.jpg 566w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what goes in the compost bin:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food scraps from fruits, vegetables, cheese, grains (excluding avocado seeds)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coffee grounds and filters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tea bags (no staples)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The organic matter decomposes naturally and provides the Campus Garden with a nutrient-dense mixture, replenishing the soil of lost minerals and nutrients used by the year-round vegetable production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions about the composting program or to learn more about how to get involved with the Campus Garden, email&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:garden@ualr.edu\">garden@ualr.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/158\/2021\/02\/compost2-444x562.jpg\" alt=\"Compost Area\" class=\"wp-image-1003\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-december-2020\">December 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are four cold weather&nbsp;tips&nbsp;to save you money and energy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One simple way to save energy during cold weather is with your drapes or window coverings. Open them on sunny days to let heat in, and close them at night to help retain heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seal leaks around windows. You don\u2019t need sophisticated equipment to find air leaks on a cold day \u2013 if you can feel the cold air coming through cracks, then you can save money by sealing the leaks. A tube of caulk is a cheap and easy way to lower your heating bill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seal switch plates and receptacle covers. Foam insulators can be placed between the cover and the walls to block air leaks. You just need a small screwdriver to remove the plate,&nbsp;and the foam insulators are available at places like&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/M-D-Building-Products-1-Gang-Wall-Plate-Insulating-Sealers-6-Pack-03434\/100353481&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518978588000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFO7xRsVKznA8UQ8KTK5HQsY8aH5A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/M-D-Building-Products-1-Gang-Wall-Plate-Insulating-Sealers-6-Pack-03434\/100353481\">Home Depot<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/M-D-4-in-x-2-1-2-in-White-Outlet-Seal-Foam-Switch-Outlet-Weatherstrip-6-Pack\/1094549&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518978588000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFh4F8xRFgMv1NltCKtZrguM2fECQ\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/M-D-4-in-x-2-1-2-in-White-Outlet-Seal-Foam-Switch-Outlet-Weatherstrip-6-Pack\/1094549\">Lowe\u2019s<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you decorate with lights during the holidays, use LED bulbs. They use about 1\/6 of the electricity of traditional incandescent bulbs. Also, be sure to put your lights on a timer so they don\u2019t stay on all day and night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-november-2020\">November 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>November 11, from 9 am to 2 pm the Sustainability Committee will be giving out LED bulbs, LED desk lamps, and smart power strips. If you were not able to pick up these items last week at the campus garden, please stop by the Chi Omega courtyard between the library and the Donaghey Student Center next Wednesday and pick up some or all of these items that were donated to the committee by Entergy. First come, first served. Limited quantities are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advanced power strips can be used to automatically turn off peripheral devices when you turn off a \u201cmain\u201d device, such as a computer or television. You can follow the links below to learn more about how to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rmdP80Ibqk4\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v%3DrmdP80Ibqk4&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518978596000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF1KhNkeP-LJrKdS_hpn1dvZMPMiw\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rmdP80Ibqk4<\/a>&nbsp;(43 second video)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.walmart.com\/ip\/Maxlite-APS-8-1350J-8-Outlet-Power-Strip-with-Surge-Protection\/844622019\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-october-2020\">October 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think Globally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TED, as in TED Talks, is launching a Climate Change initiative called&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/countdown.ted.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/countdown.ted.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518978606000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_VJ9CNjhEORFfxxlXiR5Qzjh8ww\">COUNTDOWN<\/a>&nbsp;this Saturday, October 10. There will be&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/countdown.ted.com\/global-launch\/program\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/countdown.ted.com\/global-launch\/program&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518978606000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG4FhICvvsdyuMKmhgIhJcCMW54rg\">five free online sessions<\/a>&nbsp;with more than 50 speakers, including corporate directors, scientists, politicians, actors, activists, and so on. All of the sessions will be available for later viewing on TED\u2019s YouTube channel, so if you can\u2019t watch it live you can catch it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Act Locally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Saturday&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.keeplittlerockbeautiful.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.keeplittlerockbeautiful.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518978606000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEov09wPTnBpNPsPoRYqI-LEZg7RA\">Keep Little Rock Beautiful<\/a>&nbsp;will be joining the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.keeplittlerockbeautiful.com\/event\/great-arkansas-cleanup-3\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.keeplittlerockbeautiful.com\/event\/great-arkansas-cleanup-3\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518978606000&amp;usg=AFQjCNERWEb9IBvPWyK0xJ7zZP5zlYdIOQ\">Great Arkansas Cleanup<\/a>&nbsp;in Murray Park from 9:00 am to noon. You can help clean up Murray Park and part of the shoreline of the Arkansas River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-september-2020\">September 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few things you can do to live more&nbsp;sustainably&nbsp;on your next grocery shopping trip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid the plastic bags \u2013 bring your own reusable bags (best), or ask for paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pass on the bottled water \u2013 Central Arkansas tap water is cleaner than most bottled water!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid disposable plates and utensils, especially the plastic ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skip the single-serving containers of things like yogurt and coffee \u2013 there is less waste with larger or more environmentally-friendly containers<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find many other grocery-shopping suggestions and&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;information at sites like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.thedailymeal.com\/cook\/least-eco-friendly-things-you-buy-grocery-store-gallery\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.greenmatters.com\/p\/grocery-stores-sustainability\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/www.bustle.com\/p\/how-to-shop-eco-friendly-at-the-grocery-store-with-8-sustainable-hacks-10148694\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-may-2020\">May 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In a recent 12-month period, we recycled the following amounts on campus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1.5 Tons of mixed plastic bottles\/aluminum cans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12 tons of mixed paper\/cardboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>450 toner\/print cartridges<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about other items recycled on campus at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/campus-recycling\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/campus-recycling\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518979818000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHU57LRssyLiJ75YC3McJe13z0Czw\">https:\/\/ualr.edu\/sustainability\/campus-recycling\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-april-2020\">April 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 50<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary of the original Earth Day (April 22, 1970) occurs April 2020, but it appears that the big celebrations that had been planned will not be happening because of the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can you do to mark this Earth Day anniversary? Plant some native trees, bushes, or grasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Native plants attract and support local insects, such as bees and butterflies, as well as birds and other wildlife much better than plant species that are non-native. The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaex.edu\/yard-garden\/in-the-garden\/native-plants.aspx\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.uaex.edu\/yard-garden\/in-the-garden\/native-plants.aspx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980436000&amp;usg=AFQjCNFSmPYuGkvgM_f-VkiySwkq1b2L0Q\">UA Extension Service<\/a>&nbsp;explains the reasons for planting natives and gives guidance for creating a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uaex.edu\/yard-garden\/in-the-garden\/butterfly.aspx\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.uaex.edu\/yard-garden\/in-the-garden\/butterfly.aspx&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980436000&amp;usg=AFQjCNF_WNLU8hUnwfUxjcCO0JN519BLhg\">butterfly garden<\/a>. Other good resources for identifying and buying natives are&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/pineridgegardens.com\/index.html\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/pineridgegardens.com\/index.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980436000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHzAN3atRIvjyoXo_HgzB5W_tgwbg\">Pine Ridge Gardens<\/a>, the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/mowildflowers.net\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/mowildflowers.net\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980436000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEmDkPRHFSeiRPWG-n5sX3olZMB3g\">Missouri Wildflowers Nursery<\/a>, and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.wildflower.org\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980436000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG7vc9pIgx53EZlx8wLlCIOXAKzQQ\">Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Local nurseries carry some native plants as well, but you have to ask if a plant is native. Most of their plants are not Arkansas, or even U.S., natives. While they may be beautiful, non-natives such as azaleas, crape myrtles, and daffodils are not as beneficial to bees and butterflies as natives such as coral honeysuckle, dogwoods, and purple coneflowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while you are social distancing this spring, get up close and personal with some native plants. Your bees, butterflies, and birds will appreciate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-march-2020\">March 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to lower your energy bills and reduce your carbon footprint?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the local electric and gas utilities offer a free service that many homeowners are not aware of \u2013 a home energy audit. Even better than just getting an energy audit, you may be able to get free insulation (installed), duct repair, caulking, LED bulbs, showerheads, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact your local utilities and see what they have to offer. Here are a few of the utilities that offer this service for FREE. The links take you right to the pages that tell you how to sign up for an audit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.entergy-arkansas.com\/your_home\/save_money\/ee\/home-energy-solutions\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.entergy-arkansas.com\/your_home\/save_money\/ee\/home-energy-solutions\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980442000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHAgoImTw6yT3XvbiRRmE-8jZOJlw\">Entergy Arkansas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nlrelectric.com\/customer_service\/services\/energy-efficiency\/home-energy-evaluation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nlrelectric.com\/customer_service\/services\/energy-efficiency\/home-energy-evaluation\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980442000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHrfuicS-eWOHXk-qPeKaW5aBt0uQ\">North Little Rock Electric<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centerpointenergy.com\/en-us\/SaveEnergyandMoney\/Pages\/Home-Energy-Audits-OK.aspx?sa=OK&amp;au=res\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.centerpointenergy.com\/en-us\/SaveEnergyandMoney\/Pages\/Home-Energy-Audits-OK.aspx?sa%3DOK%26au%3Dres&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980442000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHXP_iJmwpya7iYiEB5TsS1j9OvjA\">CenterPoint<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstelectric.coop\/energy-audits\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.firstelectric.coop\/energy-audits&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980442000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHD2RJI9PRsPRC1F_L7JO-wOxuUhg\">First Electric Cooperative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-february-2020\">February 2020<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay informed about what\u2019s recyclable in your area. If you live in Pulaski County and have curbside recycling with Waste Management, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlerock.gov\/city-administration\/city-departments\/public-works\/recycling\/what-to-recycle\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.littlerock.gov\/city-administration\/city-departments\/public-works\/recycling\/what-to-recycle\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980448000&amp;usg=AFQjCNGmfV5eKYPLBXusuS8fGapPpCTJ1A\">city of Little Rock recycling site<\/a>&nbsp;is very informative. There is a list of \u201cGOes\u201d and \u201cNOs\u201d to help keep the recycle stream free of contaminants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that you can recycle pizza boxes as long as they aren\u2019t greasy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glass is not currently picked up curbside by Waste Management, but there are drop-off locations listed&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.littlerock.gov\/city-administration\/city-departments\/public-works\/recycling\/what-to-recycle\/glass-recycling\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.littlerock.gov\/city-administration\/city-departments\/public-works\/recycling\/what-to-recycle\/glass-recycling\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1611518980448000&amp;usg=AFQjCNExi9wy1uk3meqtDiPAEWC0ulEAhg\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a compilation of all of the Sustainability Tips newsletters we sent from 2020-2022. These were sent out to all faculty and staff, monthly. 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