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The Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine: Dumpster Diversion program successfully redirected over 16,000 pounds of furniture and other usable items from campus dumpsters to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Onalaska. Top environmental honor Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 UWL takes home the 2024 State Recycling Excellence Award for its leadership in recycling, waste minimization practices  Read more about Top environmental honor Recognized as WiSys’s Innovator of the Year in 2016 for his commitment to fostering a culture of innovation at UWL, Robert McGaff continues to inspire both his students and the broader academic community with his dedication to sustainable scientific advancement. McGaff's third patent was issued Nov. 5. Profitable and planet-friendly Posted 8:12 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 Chemistry Professor Robert McGaff pioneers eco-friendly innovations with new patent Read more about Profitable and planet-friendly Andrew Ericson, ’22, is thankful for a couple of friends who convinced him to attend UWL and for the student organization, Students for Sustainability, that reignited his passion for the environment.   From student advocate to city leader Posted 3:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 Ericson, UWL alumnus and sustainability coordinator, honored with 2024 Inspiring Sustainability Award  Read more about From student advocate to city leader Week Without Driving will be Sept. 30-Oct. 6 Week Without Driving Posted 9:14 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 Step up to the challenge: go car-free for the week of Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 Read more about Week Without Driving Students, Emma Everett and Courtney Osmek, use their GIS knowledge to make a difference in the La Crosse community. Mapping for change Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Student-led mapping initiative creates resource for those facing food insecurity Read more about Mapping for change Benjamin Horn, ‘12, found a way to turn his passion for environmental advocacy and locally sourced goods into a successful business: Free Range Exchange. Locally sourced Posted 11:08 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 UWL alumnus Benjamin Horn on the success of Free Range Exchange Read more about Locally sourced Niti Mishra is geographic information scientist who specializes in applications of drones for environmental monitoring. He is the 2024 Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award winner. Going above and beyond Posted 10:43 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024 Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award-winning professor leads drone research in the Driftless Read more about Going above and beyond Pollard’s dedication and contributions surrounding sustainability earned them the 2024 Prairie Springs Student Excellence Award. Sustaining impact Posted noon Thursday, March 21, 2024 Blythe Pollard receives Prairie Springs Student Excellence Award Read more about Sustaining impact The dumpster diversion program, a new partnership between UWL and Habitat for Humanity, will aid the city's Climate Action Plan goals and create learning opportunities for students. Reduce, reuse, reimagine Posted 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2024 UWL partners with Habitat for Humanity for campus dumpster diversion program Read more about Reduce, reuse, reimagine Fireworks during Riverfest at Riverside Park in La Crosse in 2022. Reimagine New Year's resolutions Posted 2:59 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024 Research insights from campus experts can supercharge 2024 goals  Read more about Reimagine New Year's resolutions

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