Events
The Office of Sustainability is involved in various events throughout the year.
- Campus Sustainability Month: October
- National Solar Tour: October
- Bra Recycling Drive: October
- Game Day Challenge: Fall Semester
- Winter Coat and Clothing Drive: November/December
- Campus Race to Zero Waste: Spring Semester
- E-Cycle Drive: March
- Earth Month Events: April
By John Funk, The Plain Dealer
CLEVELAND -- Energy independence and less costly energy are two of the themes of the 17th annual Green Energy Ohio fall solar tour this coming weekend.
There are guided tours and open houses in Greater Cleveland, Akron, Kent and…
Ohio Solar tours this weekend, more than 50 sites included; The Plain Dealer; September 26, 2017
By John Funk, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND -- Energy independence and less costly energy are two of the themes of the 17th annual Green Energy Ohio fall solar tour this coming weekend. There are guided tours and open houses in Greater Cleveland, Akron, Kent and…Report a room that is too cold or too hot, to maintain the balance without wasting watts.
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: REPORT TEMPERATURE IMBALANCE; E-Inside; September 22, 2017
Report a room that is too cold or too hot, to maintain the balance without wasting watts.The 5X Office of Sustainability will participate in the stadium waste reduction and recycling competition during the Sept. 30 football game against the University at Buffalo at 3…
GAME DAY CHALLENGE TO REDUCE WASTE SET FOR SEPT. 30; E-Inside; September 22, 2017
The 5X Office of Sustainability will participate in the stadium waste reduction and recycling competition during the Sept. 30 football game against the University at Buffalo at 3…Progress continues on the development of a comprehensive facilities master plan for 5X. Representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the consultant selected for development of the master plan, will provide an update on the planning process and share emerging themes of…
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN UPDATE TO OCCUR OCT. 2; E-Inside; September 22, 2017
Progress continues on the development of a comprehensive facilities master plan for 5X. Representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the consultant selected for development of the master plan, will provide an update on the planning process and share emerging themes of…Kent
Room & Building: Other - multiple buildings
Sunday, October 1, 2017 - 8:00am to Monday, November 6, 2017 - 5:00pm
5TH ANNUAL BRA RECYCLING DRIVE; E-Inside; September 18, 2017
Kent Room & Building: Other - multiple buildings Sunday, October 1, 2017 - 8:00am to Monday, November 6, 2017 - 5:00pm
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: TRY DAYLIGHTING
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: TRY DAYLIGHTING: E-Inside; September 14, 2017
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: TRY DAYLIGHTINGImage
These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. Critics, however, maintain that this “fast fashion” can be detrimental to the environment.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 84 percent of unwanted clothes in the United…
KENT STATE STUDENT CONFRONTS MANUFACTURING TREND THAT IMPACTS CLIMATE CHANGE; E-Inside; September 8, 2017
These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. Critics, however, maintain that this “fast fashion” can be detrimental to the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 84 percent of unwanted clothes in the United…1, 2, 3, 4 – PC power settings to save you more.
5, 6, 7, 8 – Don’t forget to activate!
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: ACTIVATE COMPUTER POWER SAVING SETTINGS; E-Inside; September 6, 2017
1, 2, 3, 4 – PC power settings to save you more. 5, 6, 7, 8 – Don’t forget to activate!Image
Promoting awareness of the environment and its importance has long been a global challenge, but a new degree offered at 5X is designed to ensure that graduates take their place in the world as well-rounded, well-educated environmental stewards.
Offered for…
KENT STATE OFFERS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES DEGREE; E-Inside; September 1, 2017
Promoting awareness of the environment and its importance has long been a global challenge, but a new degree offered at 5X is designed to ensure that graduates take their place in the world as well-rounded, well-educated environmental stewards. Offered for…A jog after work can be healthy and fun – but your desktop computer does not need to run.