Sustainability

Story posted August 30, 2010

Andrew Cushing received a Psi Upsilon Sustainbility fellowship during the summer of 2010 that provided him with an opportunity to learn about the broader notion of sustainability.

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Story posted August 04, 2010

While some may be enjoying the "lazy days of summer" in Brunswick, that certainly hasn't been the case for Bowdoin's efforts to reduce campus greenhouse gas emissions.  With everything from switching fuel types to caulking gaps in attics - this place has been hoping!

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Story posted July 14, 2010

Looking for hot spots of sustainability around campus?  Visit our virtual campus sustainablity tour and let your mouse do the walking.

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Story posted June 28, 2010

Exciting times at the Bowdoin Organic Garden! The weather so far this season has been perfect for a bountiful harvest.

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Story posted June 09, 2010

Summer has arrived and most Bowdoin students have packed up their belongings, said goodbye to their friends, and headed home. Some students, though, have chosen to stay behind …

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Story posted May 24, 2010

From its humble beginnings in 2002, Bowdoin's annual Give and Go move out effort (formerly known as Dump and Run) is gearing up for the 9th annual yard sale to benefit over 30 local charities. 

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Story posted May 19, 2010

Bowdoin's annual Eco-Service Day spreads west to Denver!

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Story posted May 12, 2010

How to convince students not to waste food and take only what they'll eat?  Compost quid pro quo.

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Story posted May 03, 2010

Visit the Coe Quad this weekend for some great solar powered music and lots of other kid friendly activities including a moon bounce and face painting.  While there, grab an ice cream made with bicycle power!

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Story posted April 23, 2010

Will Reed Duce ever change his wasteful habits?  Will Pete ever get out of the shower?  And do you think Kaptain Kilowatt and his recycling friends Dan and Jan can capture the elusive Phantom Energy? Find out the answers to these questions and more while watching the finalists from this year's "How are You Committed" film contest.

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Story posted April 17, 2010

While this Maine blueberry pie from a previous "Maine Theme Meal" dinner in Thorne Hall won't be on the menu for Earth Day's Locavore Dinner, blueberries do find their way on the menu, as does the famous Bowdoin Log made with Shain's of Maine ice cream.

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Story posted April 14, 2010

Dining Service continually seeks new local vendors to provide delicious alternatives in their dining operations.

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Story posted April 09, 2010

On Saturday, April 17th Bowdoin hosts 9th annual Eco Service Day.

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Story posted February 23, 2010

The Morrell Lounge in Smith Union plays host to a ton of studying, a ton of pub-goers, and a ton of events, but this Monday it had a new resident: a ton of CO2 emissions.

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Story posted September 29, 2009

Environmental Justice Leader Majora Carter Wraps Up Climate Days

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