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Two Universities Taking the Initiative to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

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Good news travels in pairs and today we have two stories from two separate universities who have taken the steps to reduce their carbon footprint through various program initiatives. The first green effort comes to us from Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut, which has eliminated trays for their students in their food halls.

Fairfield University

Source: TreeHugger

Tristan Prettyman Saves Oceans and Climate With Latest Album

Tristan Prettyman
Image courtesy of Capitol Records.

Singer/Songwriter Tristan Prettyman is using her sophomore album, Hello, to do more than raise money. She donated a song “War Outta Peace” to the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF), which created a DVD to raise awareness about the benefits of renewable energy. She is also volunteering to clean up beaches along her tour route and you can join in the fun.

When not on tour Prettyman lives a very Treehugger life, driving a hybrid, composting in her backyard and recycling just about everything she can find. This album gave her the chance to live the green lifestyle both on the road and at home....

Source: TreeHugger