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Dance Marathon Goes Green: Waste Diversion at one of Iowa’s Biggest Student-Led Fundraisers

Last weekend, I helped improve waste operations at Dance Marathon 17. Dance Marathon (DM) organizers wanted to lessen the environmental impact of their event so they looked to  Office of Sustainability (OS) for a little guidance and a few volunteers. … Continue reading

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Dance Marathon 17 is going sustainable

­­­ Friday night the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) at University of Iowa will be abuzz with activity as the 17th Dance Marathon opens.  Dancers will welcome and raise funds for the patients and families treated at University of Iowa Children’s … Continue reading

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Pitching in pays off at UI Convocation and President’s Block Party

Ramped up recycling and composting efforts at Convocation and President’s Block Party on Sunday Aug. 22 at the University of Iowa led to 78 percent of the waste generated at the events being kept out of the landfill. A total of 1,600 pounds of recyclable and compostable material was diverted from the landfill, bolstering President Sally Mason’s clear and unwavering commitment to sustainability. Continue reading

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