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
Marine Biologist discusses neurobiology, sustainability, and turtles April 30th, 2012
Linfield participates in Earth Week April 18th, 2013
Student educates others about sustainability, energy April 18th, 2013
New Sustainability Coordinator Hired March 10th, 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
Sustainable Food Systems Lecture Series: Business of Food Monday July 8th, 7:00, TJ Day Hall 108
Sustainable Food Systems Lecture Series: Philosophy of Food and Community/Seeds Monday July 15th, 10:30-12, TJ Day Hall 109
Sustainable Food Systems Lecture Series: Biodynamics Monday July 29th, 10:30-12, TJ Day Hall 108
Garden Work PartySaturday September 7th, 10:30-12, Student Garden
Sustainable Food Systems Lecture Series: Philosophy of Food and Community/Seeds Monday July 15th, 10:30-12, TJ Day Hall 109
Sustainable Food Systems Lecture Series: Biodynamics Monday July 29th, 10:30-12, TJ Day Hall 108
Garden Work PartySaturday September 7th, 10:30-12, Student 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 [...]
