Month: June 2021

Week 14: Reduce Single-Use Plastic

Since the 1950s, 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic has been produced. Over half of that has been produced in the last 15 years alone. A straw with our iced coffee, a plastic bag to carry our takeout, a wrapper on a candy bar: taken individually, each seems harmless. These modern conveniences are so ubiquitous—and …

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Week 12 Recap: Recycling

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, there are many benefits to recycling, including reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators and conserving natural resources such as timber, water and minerals. However, in order to “Recycle Smarter” it’s important to understand …

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The Winner of our First Small Grant is…

By: Ann Raridon This year, Sustainable Blacksburg started a new small grant program for community projects supporting our mission. Proposed projects in the areas of clean energy, smart growth and mobility, ecological integrity, social equity, or waste reduction are eligible for grants of up to $500.  Last month, we were excited to make our first grant award to …

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Local Resources for Reducing Food Waste

There are many ways we can divert food from the landfill and into the hands of those who need it most. Below are a few local organizations working on reducing food waste in our community. The Campus Kitchen The Campus Kitchen program is a partnership between VT Engage and Virginia Tech Dining Services. Campus Kitchen …

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