Environment Archives - UNF Spinnaker

Blue, gray, and…green? The UNF Bookstore and sustainable practices

Courtney Green, News Editor • Aug 28, 2019

Have you ever wondered where those old, no-longer-used textbooks go after you drop them in the donation box outside of the UNF Bookstore? Maybe you’ve never even noticed the donation box or you’ve...

Award winning UNF alum encourages environmental activites

Pierce Turner, Features Editor • Dec 27, 2017

When was the last time you went rock climbing? What about kayaking? More importantly, when was the last time you did something to help the environment? For all of these questions, the answer is “very...

Student want their voices heard at Divest UNF protest

Nick Blank • Apr 18, 2016

About 25 student-activists supporting Divest UNF met at the Green Thurs. April 14 to protest the UNF Foundation’s possible investment in fossil fuels.

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UNF and JU scientists partner to monitor river health

Eduardo Santos • Aug 25, 2014

Teams of scientists from UNF and JU partnered to research and report the condition of the lower basin of the St. Johns River.

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Sustainability Week

Cassidy Thomas • Oct 21, 2013

“Students still have problems recycling. They even put plastic bottles and things like that in the wrong bin,” said James Taylor, UNF’s Environmental Center Event Coordinator. “We want to draw attention to sustainability.”

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Sawmill Slough Conservation Club reboots with an environmental fury

Zach Singer • Feb 28, 2012

A slew of students, advisor join together to bring UNF’s oldest club, the Sawmill Slough Conservation Club, out of hiatus.

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Zip it up

Dargan Thompson • Sep 21, 2011

New eco-friendly plastic bags go under the review fire. See if the two-plastic-bags-in-one product is worth it.

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MOTH flutters to Robinson Theatre

Spinnaker • Aug 25, 2011

Movies on the House presents thought-provoking films every other Thursday at Robinson Theatre.

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Self-sufficient house prepares itself for take off

Spinnaker • Aug 31, 2010

No strings attached: Florida’s first Earthship makes a low-impact landing just south of Tampa. Check out the Spinnaker for a graphic view of the underground home.

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Hater Blockers are hating on your eyes and your wallet

Spinnaker • Jul 22, 2010

The Florida sun is hazardous to your vision. Find out how to be a savvy sunglasses shopper and get the most bang for your buck.

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UNF fined for violating environmental laws

Spinnaker • Apr 13, 2010

The St. Johns River Water Management District fined UNF $2,999 for breaking environmental laws at the GOLFPLEX.

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GOLFPLEX report brings details to light

Spinnaker • Jan 21, 2010

Environmental Services Inc. released a report Jan. 19 that shows how UNF violated laws that protect the natural landscape of certain areas inside the GOLFPLEX. The report also shows how these areas...