Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 Aluminum News
by Dawn Quirk Your recycling one aluminum can could literally save lives. This past week, seven people were killed in Hungary by toxic red mud, which is flooding parts of the nation and destroying local… Read More
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 Dormitories & On-Campus News Paper
by Dawn Quirk Dormitory recycling bins will be distributed throughout the large dorms next week. Wood-frame houses and apartments will receive bins upon special request. Students are responsible to empty these small bins into one… Read More
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 News Plastics
by Dawn Quirk Need new back-to-school items for your dorm? How about ones made from recycled yogurt cups? Get your complete 100% recycled kitchen and dinnerware such as bowls, strainers, cutting boards, storage containers, cups,… Read More
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 News Plastics
by Dawn Quirk “There were many times when people looked at us and said, ‘you’re crazy,’”… “I think it drove us on to say, ‘Anything’s possible.’” Click here to read the Associated Press article… Read More
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 News Plastics
by Dawn Quirk Here at Tufts, everyone is really getting good about recycling. Whether it’s been spurred on by RecycleMania, by a newfound eco-conscience, or by the realization that “matter can neither be created nor… Read More
Monday, August 17th, 2009 News Paper
by Dawn Quirk The parent company of such ubiquitous brands as Kleenex, Scott, and Cottonelle has recently pledged to promote forest conservation by getting all of the wood fiber for its products from environmentally responsible… Read More
Tuesday, March 31st, 2009 News Plastics
by Dawn Quirk According to EPA, the global annual consumption of plastic bags is 500 billion to 1 trillion. What’s even worse is that less than 1% of these bags are recycled! Click on… Read More
Wednesday, March 4th, 2009 News Paper
Published on March 2nd, 2009 The Pizza Box Mystery by Lori Brown Many people assume that pizza boxes are recyclable. In fact, most boxes have recycling symbols on them and are traditionally made from corrugated… Read More
Monday, November 17th, 2008 News Paper
by Dawn Quirk If you were one of the people standing around the big tree on the President’s Lawn trying to save it from the phantom saw, you’re probably feeling pretty irritated since finding out… Read More
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 News Paper
by Dawn Quirk Last month, Greenpeace released photos of a large stockpile of logs. It is an ugly picture, but hardly shocking for someone from Sweden, used to seeing logging trucks and trains whizz… Read More