A local crew of high schoolers are helping the South Hills of Pittsburgh to effectively compost. While composting has been an effective way to reduce waste in landfills, families in Mt. Lebanon have been less than savvy. The township, along with others in the area, is filled with suburbs that produce lots of waste. With…
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Backyard Composting: Changing the World One Banana Peel at a Time
by: Terrie Musser & Elly Helgen With the current threat of climate change and a fear of decreased resources, many individuals are looking for ways to become self-sufficient and include more sustainable practices in their everyday lives. One of the biggest drains on our land and resources is garbage. Lucky for us, there’s an easy…
Recycle Mania at Chatham
Zachary J. Schmucker, communications and outreach assistant for Chatham University’s Office of Sustainability, introduces us to Recycle Mania and what Chatham University can do to help with the competition.
Garbage Neglect
All the different kinds of trash in the wrong cans. Recycling bin outside of the mail room. Is this for paper or plastic? Regular trash can outside of the mail room, next to recycling bin. Mostly paper. Regular trash outside of the dining hall lower entrance. Recycling unit right inside of the dining…