News
Read Our Newsletters
News from the Center for the Environment
04/14/14 by Juanita Teschner
Catawba College Residence Halls Increase Recycling
Catawba College has renewed its recycling efforts.
The two largest residence halls – Woodson and Salisbury-Rowan – now have new recycling and trash receptacles, thanks to a grant from the college’s Green Revolving Fund (GRF), a method of funding sustainable projects that takes the savings from lower utility bills and other resource reduction programs and uses it to reinvest in more projects that reduce the college’s ecological footprint.
Read more … Catawba College Residence Halls Increase Recycling
03/22/14 by Rebecca Rider
Center for the Environment hosts viewing of ‘Cafeteria Man’
The Center for the Environment at Catawba College hosted a viewing of
the documentary “Cafeteria Man” March 18 followed by a panel discussion.
The
evening began with a sampling of local food provided by Bread Riot, a
local non-profit food advocacy organization that co-sponsored the event.
Jared Cates of Connect Our Future gave a short presentation on
connecting farmers with larger local markets.
Read more … Center for the Environment hosts viewing of ‘Cafeteria Man’
03/22/14 by Juanita Teschner
Green Revolving Fund Helps Students, Staff Launch Sustainable Projects
Establishing a sustainable garden. Installing motion sensing light switches. Creating a gutter system on the campus greenhouse to collect rainwater for watering greenhouse plants. Composting the food waste from the dining hall.
These projects, submitted by Catawba College students and staff members, have all received funds from the college’s Green Revolving Fund (GRF), a method of funding sustainable projects that takes the savings from lower utility bills and other resource reduction programs and uses it to reinvest in more projects that reduce the college’s ecological footprint.
Read more … Green Revolving Fund Helps Students, Staff Launch Sustainable Projects
03/09/14 by Juanita Teschner
Concord-Kannapolis Rider System Purchases Hybrid Buses, Solar-lighted Shelters
The Rider transit service in Concord and Kannapolis will have eight new diesel-electric hybrid buses in service by late April. The new buses will reduce emissions and save money on fuel and maintenance.
Read more … Concord-Kannapolis Rider System Purchases Hybrid Buses, Solar-lighted Shelters