Make a Change, Not a Footprint

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Roof, floor and walls are up! Visit Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus for updates and photos. Only 18 days until the competition!

Solar Decathlon Europe 2010 is in 18 days! Remain updated with live status reports by liking Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus.

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The Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus is featured on WUFT News at 5:30. Check it out!

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University of Florida News – UF College of Design, Construction and Planning graduates first Sustain

Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus member Amy Long is spotlighted by UF as one of the first Sustainability program graduates. Read about her college journey here: http://news.ufl.edu/2010/04/26/bssbe/

news.ufl.edu GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On May 1, Amy Long will walk across the stage at the Phillip’s Center for the Performing Arts to accept her bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. Just a year later, she ...

40th Earth Day a planet-wide movement

cnn.com More than 1 billion people all over the globe will observe the 40th anniversary of Earth Day today, which promises to be the largest since that first event in 1970. In 2010, the environmental challenges we face are global and call for new solutions.

Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus wins a "Sustainable Solutions" award from Sustainable UF today in honor of Earth Day! Great support from UF President Machen and Director of Sustainability Anna Prizzia.

I pledge to live a more environmentally conscious lifestyle « Project RE:FOCUS

solardecathlon.ufl.edu So I had an epiphany this afternoon. Day-after-day I receive daily tips on how to live a more environmentally conscious lifestyle in order to share it with you guys through the www.facebook.com/notafootprint and www.twitter.com/notafootprint social media pages. ...

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It's official: The house ships to Spain on April 12th

solardecathlon.ufl.edu I can’t believe it’s all coming down to this week. I went by the Solar Energy Park to see the house yesterday, and the building and construction team is already taking it apart. Our solar home is officially ...

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Do you love Starbucks? Consider taking your own reusable coffee mug each time you go get coffee. Think of all paper cups you'll prevent from ending up in landfills.

Front Loading Washing Machines - Efficient Washing Machines - Water Conservation and Energy Efficien

If you are in the market for a new washing machine, make sure you get a front-loading model, which uses a third less water, heat energy and detergent than standard top-loading designs. Read more:

thedailygreen.com Front-loading washing machines use a third less energy, water and detergent than top-loading models. So upgrade today, and make sure you get one that is Energy Star certified.

Come check out the the 800-square-foot home the UF Solar Decathlon team has designed and built before it's shipped to Spain. The open-house is Friday, March 26 between 3-6p.m. at the Energy Park off 23rd and Archer. See you there!

Seen the 34th St. wall today? We took over the entire thing! Pledge to Make a Change, Not a Footprint today!

Did you know that if every U.S. home replaced just one light bulb with an Energy Star bulb, we'd save enough to light 3 million homes for a year?

Follow the footprints from Turlington to the Plaza of Americas! Meet members of the team and learn more about the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus and how you can pledge to Make a Change, Not a Footprint.

Timeline Photos

Student's curiousity is at its peak! Come by tomorrow to see what happens next.

Pledge to Make a Change, Not a Footprint and help us achieve 10,000 pledges by the Solar Decathlon Europe 2010: UF Team Re-Focus competition in June! What small change can you make in your daily routine to live a more sustainable life?

Seen that big footprint in Turlington? Wondering what it is? We know...

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Green living tips

Did you ever stop and think about how much fossil fuel is used in the production of food? It goes way beyond fuel for farm equipment and transport. Fossil fuel also plays a crucial role in the production of nitrogen fertilizer - you're eating the stuff. www.greenlivingtips.com

greenlivingtips.com | Home - articles | Green news blog | Green shopping | About | Feeds | Site Map | Search | ContactEarth friendly advice for going green. Reducing costs, consumption & impact on the environment!

Can e-waste be turned to gold? - CNN.com

The champions at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver can stand on the podium proud of their achievements, but the eco-minded among them can be extra proud that their medals are made with traces of precious metals recovered from e-waste. For more information visit http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/02/23/eco.ewaste.gold/index.html

cnn.com The champions at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver can stand on the podium proud of their achievements, but the eco-minded among them can be extra proud that their medals are made with traces of precious metals recovered from e-waste.

Not a Footprint Let's be honest, no one enjoys doing laundry. But did you know that washing your clothes in cold or warm water instead of hot saves 500 pounds of carbon dioxide a year?

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If we recycle just one-tenth of our newspapers, we would save 25 million trees a year. For those who read the Alligator on your way to class, please be aware of the thousands of paper bins located around campus. For more information visit http://www.sustainability.ufl.edu/newsletter/f06b/

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Climate Crisis - Get Involved - Calculate Your Impact

Live within two miles from campus? Ditch your car and walk or bike to class. Avoiding 10 miles of driving every week eliminates about 500 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions a year. Calculate your personal impact to see how much CO2 you produce by visiting www.climatecrisis.net/calculate-your-impact.php

climatecrisis.net The average American generates about 15,000 pounds of carbon dioxide every year from personal transportation, home energy use and from the energy used to produce all of the products and services we consume. Calculate your personal impact to see how much CO2 you produce each year.

Earth911.com - Find Recycling Centers and Learn How To Recycle

Did you know the average person in the United States produces about 6.5 pounds of trash every day? At the rate we are generating garbage, 500 new landfills would be needed every year. To learn more about the importance of recycling, please visit www.earth911.com

earth911.com Guide to local resources including recycling centers, how to recycle, pollution prevention and how help protect the environment.