TCC, UAF collaborate to reduce diesel consumption
The Tanana Chiefs Conference and UAF have completed testing of the Green Machine, a heat-to-power generating system that can reduce diesel fuel consumption and lower energy costs for rural Alaska communities. The Green Machine captures excess heat from small, distributed hot water sources, such as diesel engine jacket water, biomass boilers and geothermal sources, to [more ...]
UAF Really Free Market offers freecycling
UAF will host the Really Free Market Saturday, May 19, in the Patty Center parking lot. People can drop off items for the market from 8 to 10 a.m. The market is open from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no bartering or selling. All items are free. Those coming to the market should watch for signs, as [more ...]
Student-designed and built bike generates electricity
Alexander Bergman, from the Office of Sustainability, helped generate electricity to power computers, charge cell phones and run a light at the Fort Wainwright Earth Day events. The bike generator was built by Ben Abbot, a graduate student at UAF. The educational booth at the Earth Day events help show how UAF students are taking the lead in making UAF [more ...]
Cutler residents win energy dorm competition
The Energy Dorm Competition concluded Monday with the residents of Cutler Apartments winning. Cutler’s energy consumption was reduced by 18.9% with Mcintosh and Lathrop following with a cut of 7% and 6.2%. The competition saved 14,211kWh which represents $2,468. The results of the competition can be found at http://buildingdashboard.net/uaf/.
Donations wanted for Really Free Market
As you empty your closets, cupboards closets, sheds, attics and other storage areas of excess possessions this spring, please consider donating your clean, used items to the UAF Really Free Market. The market will take place from 10 a.m. – noon, May 19, in the Patty Center parking lot. Just drop off your donation from 8 – 10 a.m. the [more ...]
UAF’s Earth Day Fair April 21
UAF’s Earth Day Fair will be held 11 a.m. – 3 p.m on Saturday, April 21 in the Lola Tilly Commons. Enjoy live music, free food, and booths and presentations. Everyone is invited to the celebration. In years past there have been a lot of elementary school kids and participation from the community. If you’re interested in having a booth [more ...]
Save money on gas, join campus ride-share program
UAF is using AlterNetWays, a website created to encourage all forms of alternative transportation. People who could benefit from alternative transportation can sign up online to be matched with other registered people in your area. Features of the program include maps, vanpool programs, text messaging and more. Find out more information, including a list of [more ...]
Sustainable art show bouquet sculpted from aluminum cans
UAF photo by Maureen McCombs Biology major Jess Morris sculpted this bouquet, titled ‘Tetamus’, from recycled aluminum cans and entered it in the UAF sustainable art show.
Recycle dumpsters move
The recycle dumpsters, which currently sit in the Nenana parking lot across the road from the Student Rec Center, will be relocated to the Taku parking lot on Friday, April 13. This move is required for utilidor work being completed in the area of the Nenana parking lot this spring/summer. For more information, please contact [more ...]
Homebuilding workshop April 14
Cooperative Extension Service Community Sustainability Coordinator Rich Seifert will teach his cold climate homebuilding techniques workshop from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14, in Schaible Auditorium. The free workshop will include a manual and a CD. The workshop will focus on insulating homes and will cover options for retrofit, ventilation, indoor air quality, roofs, [more ...]
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