Eco-Friendly Holiday Activities and Practices
We at Life University sincerely hope that your holidays are merry, bright and full of joy. Yet, we encourage you to think critically about how you spend the winter holiday season, focusing on how to live out Lasting Purpose through sustainable means. Students familiar with our B.A. in Human Ecology program understand our commitment to seeking out mindful solutions to the 21st century’s pressing complex social and environmental problems in all aspects of life, including how we celebrate the holidays. In that jolly good spirit, let’s lay out some sustainable holiday tips for a holiday you can be proud of!
Going Green on Halloween? How to be Eco-Conscious with Holiday Decorating
Here at Life University (Life U), we are all about positive impact and how to leave the world better than we found it. We even have an amazing B.A. in Human Ecology program focused entirely on studying an awareness and advocacy around the 21st century’s pressing complex social and environmental problems. This effects even how we might approach fun and seemingly frivolous activities, such as Halloween.
Engaging Podcasts for the Environmentally Conscious and Curious
Earth.org suggests some phenomenal podcasts for the environmentally inclined in their guide, “15 Best Environmental Podcasts of 2022.”  So in a free moment on a walk, doing errands or on your commute, you can educate yourself on significant environmental subjects.
LIFE UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WITH KEEP SYMRNA BEAUTIFUL AND THE SIERRA CLUB CENTENNIAL GROUP FOR EARTH DAY SERVICE PROJECT
Smyrna, Georgia– April 22, 2023 – Life University (Life U) celebrated Earth Day 2023 by offering students an Earth Day Service Activity experience, allowing volunteers to assist in the thinning out and removal of non-native invasive species in the Cheney Woods neighborhood.
A student perspective on Human Ecology and a greener campus, with guest Kaitlin Ivey- Podcast
Kaitlyn Ivey joins us to let us know about her journey as a B.S in Human Ecology student, as well as the growth of the Green LIFE club on campus, of which she currently serves as Vice President.
Life University Research Studies Leading to Health Sciences Innovations- Research Series
Over the past nine weeks, we have shared with all of you the remarkable research that is currently being conducted at Life University (Life U). From chiropractic innovations to climate change and COPD coaching, our university is putting in the work required to positively change the world.
Sustainable Development to Positively Make an Environmental Impact- Research Series
Life University (Life U) Human Ecology student Kaitlin Ivey is completing her research project on permaculture and how this practice is an eco-friendly solution to better help the environment and climate change.
Research, Human Ecology and a Healthier Planet with special guest Stephanie Wakefield, Ph.D.- Podcast
Today, the podcast highlights strides made in university research and the Human Ecology program with Stephanie Wakefield, Ph.D., Research Chair for CGUS and Director of the Human Ecology Program.
Butterfly Research Project
Jazmyn Hambrick, who recently graduated with a Human Ecology degree wants to let people know that butterflies are not only pretty, but they are also vital to our future. Restoring these lovely creatures back into the environment is not about cosmetics and beauty, but they serve an important purpose in sustaining our environment. Butterflies help us sustain our food supply, as well as other plants.
Thrifting: Kinder to the Planet and Your Wallet
Life University (Life U) is committed to a more sustainable future. This is perhaps most evident in our Human Ecology program, which explores how human behavior impacts the larger environment. To that end, we love to share simple and easy ways that our Life U community can make a positive impact on Mother Earth. There is one everyday lifestyle choice that has substantial environmental implications: fashion.
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