In-house wastewater treatment system at Bayer Animal Health has recycled 1 million gallons and counting
A major sustainability project at Bayer HealthCare LLC’s Animal Health Division is paying off — not so much in dollars as in water prevented from ...
Out with electric pumps, in with gravity: Huge tunnel will carry wastewater underneath Shawnee
By the end of this summer, a sliver of Shawnee will be home to its own mini version of Boston’s Big Dig. This tunneling project, ...
Dogs may be dirty, but mobile wash is ‘clean ’n’ green’
For dogs, freedom often comes with a price. Mud. Lake water. Unidentified slime — that smells suspiciously like a dead opossum. For pet owners who ...
Shawnee resident’s urban farm is an oasis in suburban landscape
When he is asked to talk to groups about gardening, Warren Messinger says he usually keeps things short and sweet. “I tell people you stick ...
UN report: 80 percent renewable energy doable by 2050
Close to 80 percent of the world’s energy supply could be met through renewable energy by the middle of the century, according to the Intergovernmental ...
Public hearing to address rate hikes that will cover cost of environmental upgrades
The Kansas Corporation Commission is holding a public hearing Tuesday for people with comments or questions on a proposal to increase electricity bills to pay ...
Cans for the Community misses goal, but sets record
Thousands of cans were donated to Cans for the Community during April. The amount wasn’t enough to meet the 5,000 pound goal that the nonprofit ...
Workshop on permaculture offered this month
Homeowners who want to transform their landscape into a more natural and edible environment might be interested in a five-day permaculture workshop. An idea that ...
Photos of Potter Lake celebration
On Saturday, folks gathered to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Potter Lake, a Kansas University landmark. The event had bands, presentations on the history and ...
Visiting Aussies see, share sustainability practices
In many ways, South Australia is far ahead of this region when it comes to environmental sustainability. But a group of Aussies who visited Shawnee ...
Lawrence residents tell us how they plan to celebrate Earth Day.
Do you have any changes you plan to start implementing on Earth Day? We talked to folks at Saturday’s Earth Day Celebration (when the weather ...
Free coffee at Starbucks for those who bring reuseable mugs on Earth Day
In honor of Earth Day, Starbucks is offering free coffee or tea to anyone who brings in a reuseable mug. Among the participating stores will ...
KU holds office swap to reduce waste and spending
For those who have more manila folders than you know what to do with, full ink cartridges from two printers ago and those ancient artifacts ...
National Hanging Out Day encourages using solar and wind energy to dry clothes
Today is National Hanging Out Day. And, it's actually a call to action not one to be lazy and lounge around in your PJs. Hundreds ...
Week is full of Earth Day events
Whether you’re looking to get your hands dirty or to expand your mind with a film, lecture or concert, there are a number of opportunities ...
