By Mara Scallon, communications Graduate Assistant in the Sustainability Office A new crop of U community members has joined the Salt Lake City campus, and people are settling into classwork, research and learning. I am one of these new arrivals on campus and in Salt Lake City. Hello! My name is Mara, and I am […]
Read MoreCultivate the biodiversity in your fall and winter garden prep by following these simple tips from Edible Campus Gardens on the University of Utah campus. Using cover crops, minimizing soil disturbance and planning for companion planting will help keep your soil healthy and promote the biodiversity in your yard and garden. For more information […]
Read MoreProject Green Infrastructure Pollinator Garden, was the result of a collaboration between Professors Sarah Hinners and Amy Sibul as well as the then student leader of the University Beekeeping Association, Mason Kreidler to prevent flooding in the Architecture Building through the use of green infrastructure while creating a pollinator friendly landscape.
Read MoreProject Community-Based Educational Outreach to Address Air Pollution was created by Casey Mullen to increase at-home air sensors in houses in high-impact communities. The goal of her project was to address the social inequities in the distribution of nongovernmental air quality sensors and educate communities on local air quality issues.
Read MoreProject Art Heals, headed by Emily Hagn, used visual art as a symbol of therapeutic healing medical burnout and loss throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The project, a mural currently displayed at the U of U Hospital, used medical waste, vaccination vials and mementos from patients, workers and individuals involved in or lost during the pandemic in an attempt to acknowledge health disparities that were amplified during that time. These disparities include income in different areas, access to space that enabled for social distancing, access to vaccines, and ability to take time off work to access health ca
Read MoreBy Sydney Murray, Sustainability Office With spring just around the corner, warmer temperatures, longer daylight and showery weather, the three main components that make for an optimal growing season are also on their way! For many seasoned gardeners, the beginning of the growing season brings excitement and joy as plans are made for what, […]
Read MoreBy Ginger Cannon During Utah’s winter months, many people stay healthy and help clear our air by using sustainable transportation. To those that ride the bus or TRAX, walk, and roll on two wheels to arrive at their destinations – we say a hearty thank you! Here’s a few tips for active travel this winter: […]
Read MoreBy Sydney Murray, Sustainability Office Did you know that transportation causes about 30% of carbon emissions on campus? Vehicle emissions contribute to poor air quality in and around the Salt Lake Valley, which can lead to ecological degradation and negative human health impacts. That is why the Sustainability Office is committed to promoting alternative modes […]
Read MoreThe Sustainability Campus Initiative Fund (SCIF) is for everyone and anyone interested in pursuing funded sustainability projects. In an effort to live up to this statement, SCIF is introducing a student stipend that will offer financial compensation to students who aren’t able to pursue an independent project due to financial or personal barriers. While the […]
Read MoreBy Sydney Murray, Sustainability Office During the final weeks of spring semester, the Sustainability Office collects gently used items from students moving out of the residence halls for our annual What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA) pop-up thrift store, which is a free on-campus program designed to meet students’ basic needs, move toward a zero-waste […]
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