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Northwest Arkansas Regional Solid Waste Management District

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The Greening of North Arkansas College


Environmental News from
North Arkansas College

 

Play the "Consumer Consequences" Game!

Find out the effect if everyone lived like you do!
A fun and informative game to share!

Free Electronics Waste Disposal!

For a limited time, you can
dispose of E-Waste at no cost!

 

DANGER! Used Needles!

How to dispose of them safely!

Environmental Writers Project!

A series of published articles by local environmental writers, providing useful and timely information about many aspects of solid waste management, waste disposal, recycling, and more!

How about you? Would you like to join the project? Follow the link!

Who Are The Eco-Bots?

What happens when a Community College consults with bright, environmentally-conscious fifth graders about ways to conserve energy and reduce the environmental impact of operations?

Putting Greenhouse Gases in Perspective

Estimates for energy savings and GHG emission reductions based on current levels of recycling.

 

Alternative Cleaning and Household Products

Safe, non-toxic alternatives for common household chores! (Often less expensive, too!)

Facts and FAQ's!

Quick-Links

"Where do I dispose of...?"

Navigate quickly to information and disposal options on specific items

Tending the Garden in Our Own Back Yard 

What does it mean?

Choke, choke!

Backyard Burning: What's the harm? 

Hack, Hack 

Burning household waste is harmful to your health and the environment. Learn the problems and alternatives.

What is meant by "Carbon Footprint?"

Definition: A representation of the effect human activities have on the climate in terms of the total amount of greenhouse gases produced (measured in units of carbon dioxide).

 A Personal Emissions Calculator!"

 
EPA has developed tools to help individuals and households reduce greenhouse gas emissions and take action

Go for the Green!

"Greening," or "Going Green" means doing whatever we can to help:

  • Conserve resources

  • Use less energy

  • Protect the environment

Because a lot of people - doing just a little -
will make all the difference!

 Top Ten sites providing "10 Easy Ways to Go Green"