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Ground Level Ozone: Stop Ignoring and Start Loving Vapor Recovery Nozzles
Normally when your tank fills up you just replace the nozzle, but unfortunately that often causes some gasoline to, uh, dribble out accidentally. This is bad, and the gas vapor and spilled gasoline will contribute to ground level ozone. (More about why it’s bad later) In a large metro area like St. Louis, gas nozzles … Continue reading
A Beginner’s Guide to Running in The Barefoot Style
Whether you are already a runner or want to become one, “barefoot” or minimalist running is a great and healthy way to run. Agree or disagree with that statement all you want, but if you want to know how to go about running in the “barefoot” style, this is a guide for you. (And don’t worry … Continue reading
Recycling for the “Randos”
By Sheridan Brown Recycling is the last thing on college student’s minds. Trying to juggle class, extra curricular activities, work and a social life is usually overwhelming in itself. What most people do not realize is that recycling takes no time at all. So for those individuals who are not as concerned about the environment … Continue reading
Two for the Price of One: reupholster chairs and make custom shoes with the same fabric
By Katie Miller Quick look at the project: 4 chairs: $97 Total time: 3 days Other supplies: scissors, screwdriver, sandpaper, microfiber cloth, glue, paint, plain and patterned fabric. And what to do with leftover fabric? Make your own custom shoes! My main motivation for my latest “crafternoons,” was twofold—to save money and to reduce my … Continue reading
Mizzou’s 2012 Dashboard Competition Kicks Off
Monday night marks the kickoff of this year’s Mizzou Dashboard Competition. To celebrate, Mizzou’s Residence Halls Association is hosting a s’mores roasting party in the courtyard of the Dogwood, Hawthorn, and Galena Residence Halls. There will be s’mores, some energy saving trivia games, and even hot cocoa, for those that bring their own mug or … Continue reading
Making Planters
Remember to water on a consistent basis and enjoy the wonderful plants that will grow. Helpful Websites LaLiberte, Kathy. Growing Vegetables in Pots and Planters http://www.gardeners.com/Growing-Vegetables-Pots-Planters/5491,default,pg.html Arizona Cooperative Extension. Vegetable Garden: Container Garden in the Arizona Master Gardener Manual. http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/vegetable/container.html Apartment Therapy. How To: Make Can Planters. http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-make-can-planters-75636
We, as a nation, love our spuds. Let’s pause and appreciate that.
Everyone loves spuds, so really, National “Potato Lovers” Day (yeah, it’s a thing) is for everyone. Today I will teach everyone (yes, everyone, even you) how to make delicious potatoes. It’s super easy. Get you some o’ this: Chop ‘em up. Rolllll it allllllll around in some butter or olive oil (a couple tablespoons should … Continue reading
How to make your own biodiesel
“BioDiesel: The Un-grasped Fuel of The Future” By Hunter Maret Ahhh, Rudolph, If only you could have seen today. Rudolph Diesel was a German inventor and mechanical engineer who created the Diesel engine in and around 1893. Rudolph’s primary goal after living the inefficiencies of steam powered engines, was to create the most efficient … Continue reading
Review: the Belkin “Conserve Insight”
By Wilson McNeary Christmas morning, I opened my gifts, only to find that my family had given me a small device used to monitor energy consumption of electronic appliances: the Belkin “Conserve Insight”. To most my age, I assume this would be a rather strange gift to pull out of the box; one of those … Continue reading
Incorporating Sustainability and Environmental Education in Residential Life
Today I get the opportunity to present sustainability ideas to the MU Department of Residential Life student staffers. For two years I worked as a community advisor and treasurer in South Hall, and I lived in Mark Twain Hall as a freshman, so I know what residents enjoy in a dorm experience, what mentality many … Continue reading
