Mother: Caring for 7 Billion film is FREE to view online in month of May!

From Going Green @ your library blog...

On Earth Day and continuing throughout the month of May, the film by Tiroir A Films entitled Mother: Caring for 7 Billion (2011) will be FREE online to view! Find out more about this 69 minute film throuhg facebook, twitter or the website. Their Synopsis... After being pushed into the shadows by converging societal forces, Mother: Caring for 7 Billion connects the dots between population growth and humanity’s most pressing social and environmental problems. In the film, Beth, a children rights activist and mother, helps the audience navigate through the complexities of the population issue and its barriers. Grounded in the theories of social scientist Riane Eisler, Mother is a gentle treatment of a complex issue that urges humanity to work together to bring about a peaceful, just and sustainable world.

Watch the trailer:

Mother Caring for 7 Billion - Teaser from Tiroir A Films on Vimeo.

Green Leak: Recycling at UNCG - Commingled Paper

With the holidays upon us, lots of paper will be used to ship and wrap gifts. Find out what commingled paper you should use that can be recycled at UNCG!

Ben Kunka of OWRR discusses this topic in the third podcast in our series about recycling and waste reduction at UNCG.




Transcript (pdf)

Watch the previous podcasts:

• Introduction


• Plastics
  

A Green Clean for the Library

As part of the continuing effort to 'green' University Libraries, the Green Library Group recommended that environmentally friendly dish soap and surface cleaner be provided to departments with sinks and to break rooms. Administration authorized this purchase [thank you!] so Seventh Generation dish soap and surface cleaner were distributed to the following areas:

• Access Services
• Administration [break room]
• Music Library
• Preservation Services
• Reference
• SCUA
• Staff Break Room [basement]
• Technical Services

If your department needs more of either product, please contact Robin. This small step brings University Libraries closer to fulfilling the certification for Leaf 2.

More information about the Green Office Program at UNCG:
http://uncggreenoffice.wordpress.com/

More information about the Seventh Generation products:
http://www.seventhgeneration.com/Free-and-Clear/Dish-Soap
http://www.seventhgeneration.com/Glass-Cleaner

Green Leak: Recycling at UNCG - Plastics

Ever wondered what kinds of plastics can be recycled at UNCG?

Find out from Ben Kunka of OWRR in this second podcast in our series about recycling and waste reduction at UNCG. If you missed the first one, you can watch it here.





Transcript:
Transcript (pdf)

Green Leak: Recycling at UNCG - Introduction

Remember when we asked if anyone had questions about recycling?

This is the first in a series of podcasts about recycling at UNCG that should answer those questions and more.





Transcript:
Transcript (pdf)

Office of Sustinabiltiy - No Impact Project Week Events!

No Impact Kick Off Event! View selected clips of the No Impact Movie and network with other students on how to lessen your impact on the environment. The Office of Sustainability will be on hand to answer your questions and get you started on the right path. Monday, October 24th at 6:30p.m @Music Building Room 217


Monday: Consumption Challenge
The “Story of Stuff” video will the shared with students. Information will be provided to students about reducing purchase, buying handmade, local, and low-packaged goods. Students will also be able to participate in a mug and book exchange. Any leftover mugs and books will be donated to the Salvation Army.

Location: College Ave, near the EUC sidewalk
Time 10a.m. to 3p.m.

Tuesday: Transportation Challenge
The Parking and Campus Access Office will be providing programming on low-impact methods of transportation available to students.

Location: College Ave, near the EUC sidewalk
Time 10a.m. to 2p.m.


Wednesday: Food Challenge
Healthy recipes made with local food will be featured at tabling activity in the EUC. Also, information will be shared with students about foods with the lowest carbon footprint.

Location: Inside the EUC
Time: 10a.m. to 3p.m.

****A camera will be set up at Campus Sustainability events on Walker Circle for students to record testimonials about their No Impact experience**** 10am to 3pm****

Thursday: Energy Challenge
The Triad Student Energy Alliance (founding chapter at UNCG) will host an energy triathlon event!

1. Vampire Energy Slaying
2. Clean Energy and Conservation letter writing and petition
3. Energy Jeopardy game

Participate in 1 event and have your name entered to win a small energy-related goodie bag.
Participate in 2 events and have your name entered to an energy related prize.
Participate in 3 events and have your name entered to win the energy prize package.

www.triadstudentenergyalliance.wordpress.com

• Energy Jeopardy 9-11a.m. Azalea Room
• Green Dorm Audits 2-3:30pm
• Vampire Energy Slaying 5-7pm (meet in front of Music Building)

Friday: Water Challenge
A water taste test will be to see if students can tell the difference between tap water and bottled water. Information about the issues surrounding water will be shared with students as well.

Location: College Ave, near the EUC sidewalk
Time 10a.m. to 3p.m.

****A camera will be set up at this event for students to record testimonials about their No Impact experience**** 10am to 3pm****

From Jessica Trotman, Sustainability Education & Outreach Specialist
UNCG Office of Sustainability jgtrotma@uncg.edu 336-334-3664
www.uncg.edu/fac/sustainability
www.uncgsustainability.wordpress.com

Green Leak of the Week: Wildcrafting 01 - An Introduction

This is the introductory video of the Green Library Group's YouTube series. To start the series, Stacey briefly discussed what wildcrafting is and how wildcrafting is a vehicle for building a beneficial relationship between you and your environment.