Sustainability
Sustainability at Linfield connects our mission of Learning, Life and Community to the values of Environment, Equity and Economics. We acknowledge our role as an institution of higher education to foster a sense of global responsibility and educate our community as conscientious citizens. In order to live true to these values, Linfield seeks to implement practices that meet current needs while providing that future generations can meet their own needs. Linfield intentionally and responsibly balances these interests and values while incorporating sustainability into the mission of the college community. (continued)
News
Sustainable food program takes students to local farms August 12, 2013
Biking professor makes headlines June 10, 2013
Linfield participates in Earth Week April 18th, 2013
Student educates others about sustainability, energy April 18th, 2013
New Sustainability Coordinator Hired March 10th, 2013
Biking professor makes headlines June 10, 2013
Linfield participates in Earth Week April 18th, 2013
Student educates others about sustainability, energy April 18th, 2013
New Sustainability Coordinator Hired March 10th, 2013
Upcoming Events
Greenfield Retreat September 13-15, 2 pm Friday-2 pm Sunday, Westwind (Oregon Coast)
Sustainable Agriculture Internship Presentation September 18th, 6:30-8 pm, TJ Day 219
Composting Workshop September 22nd, 3-5 pm, Renshaw 106
Garden Work Party October 5th, 11 am-1 pm,Linfield Community Garden
Linfield Sustainability Blog
Author: sketler
Drying or dehydrating foods can be a delicious and healthy way to preserve foods. Dehydrating can not only strengthen flavors but concentrate nutrients when done properly. It is also simpler in that risks associated with other food preservation methods (such as botulism with canning) can be avoided. Additionally, as Annie Bond writes, dehydrating foods takes [...]
Author: sketler
Water is necessary for all human life. The Mayo Clinic states that, “Water is your body’s principle chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.” (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283) Water (not bottled water) is readily available and healthy. People should drink it [...]
