Sustainability News for Northwest Indiana
Interested in making a difference this academic year? Intern with South Shore Clean Cities and help the nation reduce its dependence on petroleum, lower carbon and local air pollutant emissions, and build Continue Reading
Purdue University was selected to participate in the United States Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, a high profile international competition where 20 collegiate teams design, build, and operate solar powered Continue Reading
As part of VU’s efforts to become a more socially responsible university, the Valpo MBA program is now offering a graduate Certificate in Sustainability. After completing a bachelor degree, or Continue Reading
Book Title: “Shift Your Habit: Easy Ways to Save Money, Simplify Your Life, and Save the Planet” Author: Elizabeth Rogers with Colleen Howell c2010 Publisher: Three Rivers Press ISBN: 978-0-307-46530-6 Continue Reading
The Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County promotes environmental stewardship among individuals and businesses through education programs, and will offer both compost and rain barrel workshops in 2011. Continue Reading
Late April’s rain has showered the Indiana Dunes State Park with signs of springs throughout the fields, forests, and wetlands in the park. Rumor has it that the first morel mushroom was found this Continue Reading
The City of Valparaiso and the Recycling and Waste Reduction District of Porter County invite residents to take advantage of getting compost loaded for free during International Compost Awareness Week. Continue Reading
Sticker shock best describes the feeling right now across the Great Lakes Region lately if you’ve seen the price of gasoline. Prices are nearly 50% higher now then they were Continue Reading
Are you laid off? A veteran? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a green job initiative. “Career Pathways in Green Industries” is funded by a Department of Labor Continue Reading
The Green Drinks crowd met tonight at Cornucopia Coffee in Valparaiso. The meeting featured a panel of green building experts and a lively discussion ensued with plenty of questions from Continue Reading
