When I am trying to enjoy my morning coffee, the last thing I want is for a paper straw to ruin my drinking experience by getting all soggy. But like the song by the Rolling Stones, “You can’t always...
Artificial Intelligence (AI), which some call the future of the world, could spell disaster for the environment. The development of data centers to fuel the technology, to the development of massive fires...
With the recent decision to use biodegradable confetti in the upcoming May Commencement, FGCU is setting a step in the right direction. A campus that prides itself on conservation and preservation of natural...
Nestled behind the Sugden Welcome Center at FGCU sits about half an acre of plants with a purpose. The focus of the Food Forest is to provide a hands-on learning experience to teach sustainable agriculture,...
Valentine's Day is one of America's most beloved Hallmark-esque holidays. Originally a dark pagan holiday, Valentine’s Day has been transformed into a capitalistic celebration rife with overconsumption...
Fast fashion is inexpensive, low-quality clothing that is manufactured quickly to keep up with trends and is often discarded after a few uses. Retailers can afford to sell these pieces at low prices because...
Many factors play into someone’s carbon footprint, such as the food we eat, the products we use, the industries we support and the distances we travel. This all influences the amount of greenhouse gases...
Since FGCU opened its doors in 1997, University Colloquium was the only sustainability course option for undergraduate students that fulfilled the graduation requirement. This semester, two alternative...
Updated to reflect a correct attribution for a Buxton's quote and to clarify context on March 23 3:48 p.m.
The definition of sustainability at FGCU might be shifting. Throughout the institution’s...
As graduation season approaches and photoshoots commence, FGCU students are reminded that one sustainable option is available to celebrate one’s achievements.
In 2020, under the Goldman Administration,...
Lauren Miceli
News desk
After Hurricane Irma in 2017 and the fifth longest occurring red tide in history that followed, the demand to study and manage water problems is high. FGCU’s location amid freshwater...
After student criticism and a 121-signature online and paper petition, the BOT might reverse a September 2015 decision to drop the word “practice” from the phrase “practices and promotes environmental sustainability”...
