By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com You’ve made the garden bucket caddy from last week, and you’re about to throw out the leftover small scraps of jeans — wait! You can upcycle even […]
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DIY: Cork shoe mat
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com Picture this — you come in from the rain, shoes dripping. You leave them near the door where they create a puddle that mixes with some dirt […]
Catalytic converter thefts on the rise
Earlier this month, the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office charged three people in a string of catalytic converter thefts around the county. Catalytic converters are designed to act as a line […]
WVU aims to reuse, recycle
West Virginia University has continued to promote reducing, reusing and recycling on its campuses. WVU Sustainability Director Traci Knabenshue, provided an overview of how recycling and waste disposal is carried […]
WVU students discuss ways they reuse, recycle, repurpose
Students of West Virginia University are making efforts to reduce their plastic usage and educate themselves on recycling methods out of concern for the environment. Students said they recognize the […]
Morgantown ReStore to celebrate Earth Week with Spring Fling
MORGANTOWN — The Morgantown ReStore will host its first Spring Fling event to celebrate Earth Week and encourage sustainable living. “We hope to make it an all-around, good community event,” […]
Take action even after Earth Day
Earth Day won’t exactly be the most idyllic spring day this year, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyed. There’s always the traditional Earth Day activities, like planting trees […]
City, county encourage employees to reuse, recycle supplies
Offices in Monongalia County — particularly in the city of Morgantown — have incorporated basic recycling procedures among staff while more environmentally friendly changes are being considered. City of Morgantown […]
‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ mantra is a priority listing
The Sierra Club is working with Monongalia County recycling initiatives and West Virginia University to clean up the county and encourage residents to do the same. The mission of the […]
The Plastic Problem
According to West Virginia University professor Michael McCawley, the insidiousness of plastic lies largely within. Because just as plastic waste fills our oceans and landfills with pollutants, it can have […]
