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		<title>Greening up the Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The holidays are always a great time of year when you get to have time off from school, spend time with your family and decorate the house to spread holiday cheer.   Many people feel generous during the holiday season and &#8230; <a href="http://uconnoep.wordpress.com/2011/12/08/greening-up-the-holidays/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=uconnoep.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28776822&amp;post=62&amp;subd=uconnoep&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>A Calling for Sustainability: One Grad Student’s Story</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:22:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My name is Rachael, and I am a non-traditional graduate student. I am actually a mid-career professional who has decided to change careers to create work in a field I care passionately about. I did my undergraduate work in Pennsylvania &#8230; <a href="http://uconnoep.wordpress.com/2011/11/14/a-calling-for-sustainability/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=uconnoep.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28776822&amp;post=47&amp;subd=uconnoep&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>UConn&#8217;s Sustainability Mural Is Unveiled in McMahon Residence Hall</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over the past few years UConn has emerged as a national leader in the collegiate environmental scene. From its cogeneration power plant to its sustainable dining initiatives, the green movement has been gaining momentum in Storrs. Despite significant progress, however, &#8230; <a href="http://uconnoep.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/uconns-sustainability-mural-is-unveiled-in-mcmahon-residence-hall/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=uconnoep.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28776822&amp;post=36&amp;subd=uconnoep&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>EcoMadness. Saving the planet one water drop at a time</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 14:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever hear the phrase “Every bit counts”? Well whether you believe it or not, small changes can add up to make a big difference. Even if you aren’t involved with any eco-friendly groups on campus you can still make an &#8230; <a href="http://uconnoep.wordpress.com/2011/11/07/ecomadness-saving-the-planet-one-water-drop-at-a-time/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=uconnoep.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28776822&amp;post=32&amp;subd=uconnoep&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Green Game Day: UConn vs Iowa State</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Friday, September 16th, the Office of Environmental Policy and UConn Athletics co-hosted Green Game Day, an environmental awareness campaign that encourages fans to do their part in reducing the footprint of UConn Athletic events. Thirty volunteers collected recyclables from &#8230; <a href="http://uconnoep.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/green-game-day-uconn-vs-iowa-state/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=uconnoep.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28776822&amp;post=4&amp;subd=uconnoep&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Making a Difference on Campus: How Spring Valley Farm Came to Be</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:12:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have heard from a lot from my fellow Huskies that they feel as though they are unable to cause change here at the University. They feel as though they are a small fish in the giant ocean that is &#8230; <a href="http://uconnoep.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/making-a-difference-on-campus-how-spring-valley-farm-came-to-be/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=uconnoep.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28776822&amp;post=23&amp;subd=uconnoep&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Being a Member of the EcoHouse Living and Learning Community</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Were you worried about fitting in when you came to college? I was. I mean for most of us, moving to college means leaving home for the first time, it’s intimidating. How will you meet people? How will you make &#8230; <a href="http://uconnoep.wordpress.com/2011/10/25/being-a-member-of-ecohouse/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=uconnoep.wordpress.com&amp;blog=28776822&amp;post=19&amp;subd=uconnoep&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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