Fall 2009

	U of M Celebrates National Recyling Day! Join the U of M Recycling Committee and the Environmental Action Club in promoting recycling on campus. November 12, 9-3. Bring your cans, bottles and other recyclables and receive a FREE REUSABLE BAG. locations
	UPDATE-Sustainable Technologies Awareness Day Was A SUCCESS! Several hundred students, faculty, staff and community friends attended the annual Sustainable Technologies Awareness Day October 6 at University of Memphis. Commercial Appeal Article

Spring 2009

	How does purple and orange make 'green?' FedEx chair and CEO Frederick Smith discusses his corporation's "earth smart" initiative aimed at helping FedEx become more energy efficient and sustainable during a Global Green Initiative conference hosted by the U of M April 20-22. watch video
	Electronic Recycling Day 2009 A Success The May 14-16 University of Memphis e-recycling event co-hosted by Apple Computer resulted in 155 tons of electronics being dropped off for recycling, exceeding last year's amount by 45 tons. About 700 cars dropped off e-recyclables on the public day. Electronics are filled with nickel, lead and mercury, which, if sent to the landfill, can end up in the ground water. Old electronics from the U.S. also can wind up in developing countries, where workers are put in danger extracting metals and other components.
	Lipman School Invites Community to Arbor Day Celebration April 24 Students, faculty, and parents at the Barbara K. Lipman Early Childhood School and Research Institute at the University of Memphis will hold the school’s second annual Arbor Day celebration Friday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. press release

2008

• U of M forum one of three in Tennessee to focus on statewide sustainability plan (08 fall)
• Campus Cooling Plant Addition (08 spring)