Green dorms are being built at the University of Illinois in Champaign that use geothermal energy to provide heat and hot water to residence.
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Green Dorms Being Built at University of Illinois
(via www.greentechgazette.com)
Submitted by greentechgazette on Mon, 2008-01-28 21:53. | Tags: architecture | champaign | dorms | energy | geothermal | green | Illinois | university
Indoor vegetable garden with Topsy Turvy planters and window boxes
(via goingbackwardmovingforward.blogspot.com)
This student utilized vertical space to grow cucumbers, tomatoes, and other veggies in his dorm room. Just goes to show that no matter how much space you have, you can provide some of your own food at the local level.
Submitted by sina94 on Mon, 2008-01-21 19:56. | Tags: food | dorms | gardening | indoor | student | Urban Gardening | window
How College Students Can Still Eat Local While In School
(via www.thedailygreen.com)
The 100 Mile Diet authors, Alisa Smith and James MacKinnon, give some great advice about how to eat local while you're away at college; even if you're tied to a meal plan.
Submitted by greenfood on Tue, 2007-09-04 15:46. | Tags: food | back to school | college | dorms | eat local | local | meal plans | sustainability
