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Five Ways to Prepare for the End of the World | UH Office of Sustainability

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UH Office of Sustainability. Five Ways to Prepare for the End of the World. April 28, 2016. Step 1: Forget hot water, A/C and heating. My dad is a big believer in roughing it. I, however, am not. It snows where my father lives, so in the winter I lived in my footie pajamas and prayed for the days I would sweat instead of shiver. Heating water uses almost 20 percent of consumed electricity within a home. By not utilizing a hot water heater, we save a tremendous amount of energy. Step 2: Keep bees. My dad ...

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December | 2016 | UH Office of Sustainability

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UH Office of Sustainability. Monthly Archives: December 2016. Meanwhile in the garden. December 7, 2016. Houston temperatures have dropped to the low 70s, so now is the perfect time to start planting root vegetables like carrots, turnips and radishes. Radishes are best planted every three […]. Read Article →. The views expressed in this blog are the views of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Sustainability or the University of Houston. Join 39 other followers.

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Sustainable Coog Series: Farhad Tahir | UH Office of Sustainability

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UH Office of Sustainability. Sustainable Coog Series: Farhad Tahir. March 29, 2016. Recycling and waste minimization. Sustainability is being able to get the most of what you have and still have enough to give others what they need. -Farhad Tahir. When Tahir recounted his experience, he seemed to view it as more of a civic duty than a moment to shine. He described it only as a little daunting at first. His mentality is atypical for a 21-year-old college student, many of whom are. Yet Tahir’s cool and col...

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Natural Beauty-Sustainable Beauty Products | UH Office of Sustainability

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UH Office of Sustainability. Natural Beauty-Sustainable Beauty Products. June 8, 2016. Here are five ways you can pump up your beauty routine-naturally. DIY skincare. Unless you’re blessed with flawless skin, chances are you spend a lot of time (and money) taking care of your face. A lot of mainstream brands use harsh chemicals, which can exacerbate acne and dryness. Luckily, Mother Nature has plenty of solutions. Coconut oil. Is a natural makeup remover and moisturizer. Have acne? All-natural bath an bo...

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Sustainable Coog Series: Sujata Gautam | UH Office of Sustainability

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UH Office of Sustainability. Sustainable Coog Series: Sujata Gautam. April 28, 2016. In Recycling and waste minimization. Sustainability is living in harmony with your environment in a way that doesn’t jeopardize the ability for people in the future to live harmoniously with their environment. -Sujata Gautam. Ray of sunshine’ is just one way to describe Sujata Gautam. As soon as she walks into a room, an air of positivity immediately fills it. An optimistic outlook is vital in Sujata’s passion:. It’s bee...

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UH Office of Sustainability. Meanwhile, in the garden: February Update. February 20, 2017. During the first two weeks of February we harvested 22.41 pounds of radishes, carrots and greens from the garden! Our winter greens are starting to bolt, so soon we will […]. Read Article →. Meanwhile, in the garden: January Update. January 24, 2017. The new year is here! Read Article →. Meanwhile in the garden. December 7, 2016. Read Article →. Reflections on a Sustainability Conference. November 3, 2016. In this ...

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September | 2016 | UH Office of Sustainability

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UH Office of Sustainability. Monthly Archives: September 2016. Seven Tips for Becoming Vegetarian. September 8, 2016. In this blog, vegetarian is an umbrella term that could mean anything from lacto-ovo-vegetarian (a diet including eggs and dairy but not meat) to vegan (a diet and lifestyle excluding […]. Read Article →. The views expressed in this blog are the views of the individual writers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Sustainability or the University of Houston. Fostering ...

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November | 2016 | UH Office of Sustainability

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UH Office of Sustainability. Monthly Archives: November 2016. Reflections on a Sustainability Conference. November 3, 2016. I recently returned from Baltimore where I attended the annual conference and expo hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. As I told people about […]. Read Article →. Sustainable Coog Series: Mark Sommer. November 3, 2016. Read Article →. UH Sustainability Email Signup. Join 39 other followers. Meanwhile, in the garden: February Update.

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Meanwhile in the garden | UH Office of Sustainability

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UH Office of Sustainability. Meanwhile in the garden. December 7, 2016. Houston temperatures have dropped to the low 70s, so now is the perfect time to start planting root vegetables like carrots, turnips and radishes. Radishes are best planted every three weeks to ensure consistent harvest. You can also continue planting your mustard and collard greens for the next few weeks, but keep in mind they will not be ready to harvest until early January. Our cleomes have also started to bloom! 1 tablespoon fres...