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Reassessing Higher-Ed Sustainability Goals in the Age of COVID-19
As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues to force U.S. colleges and universities to operate remotely, many of these campuses have been using the closures to analyze their sustainability goals and long-term energy needs. With far less foot traffic around campus and utility demands lower than a typical year, the past few months have allowed campuses to gain traction on new sustainability projects. “It takes time to get momentum, and once you get it, you need to keep going,”[1] Paul Kempf, assistant vice president of utilities and maintenance at the University of Notre Dame said. Schools like Loyola Marymount University (LMU) are […]
National Water Sustainability Act Introduced to U.S. Senate
Earlier this month, Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) introduced the Water for Tomorrow Act, legislation that ensures the country’s water supply can be maintained safely and sustainably for the future. The threat of climate change continues to intensify water scarcity and extreme weather conditions, especially in the West Coast and Mid-West states in the U.S. By combining the water sustainability measures from the Water Justice Act and key measures from the FUTURE Drought Resiliency Act, the Water for Tomorrow Act serves as the most progressive legislation introduced regarding water resiliency and sustainability. “Every American has the right to clean water,” said […]
Sustainability in Candy Making for More Halloween Treats
Do you know how much water it takes to make a piece of Halloween candy? Producing just one bar of chocolate requires 317 gallons of water. [2] Fortune estimates Americans will spend $2.6 billion on Halloween candy – that equates to a hefty amount of water for manufacturing. [3] In order to sustain limited water resources, candy and snack manufacturers across the world are assessing their water footprint and implementing water conservation strategies – some of which even include water reuse. Hershey, a company known for its iconic Hershey’s Kiss and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, identified areas to cut water […]