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From Campus to... Landfill? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at UMN’s E-Waste

December 19, 2025 | By Gabriel Tufte

Before my tour of the UMN ReUse Program Warehouse, I already knew that e-waste poses some problems. But seeing what actually happens to our campus electronics — what gets reused, repaired, recycled, or thrown out — really made it hit home.

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Quick Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving

November 16, 2018 | By Tom Johnson

These simple steps will help ensure that you can focus the rest of your holiday on your food, friends, and family

Happy Thanksigivng. Photo credit Joey Rozier, Flickr

Breaking down the Forever Chemicals –What are PFAS?

August 2, 2018 | By Tom Johnson

We are beginning to understand the wide range of possible health effects from these chemicals, which include several types of cancer, elevated cholesterol, and changes to liver function. Only a few types of PFAS have been thoroughly studied, and the class contains potentially thousands of different iterations.

Guide to Healthy Lawns and Gardens for Clean Water

May 2, 2018 | By Steve Schultz

There are many simple and easy solutions that can improve water quality while simultaneously improving the health of your lawn and garden as well as the habitat for critters in your neighborhood.