CELL News
Our CELL News section provides information, updates, and feedback for past, current, and future CELL students. A CELL experience is more than an exciting “study abroad” program. The purpose of any CELL experience is to ignite a life-long commitment to living sustainably and to giving and receiving support for this commitment through community. Students are introduced to concepts of sustainability during their semester abroad program, but more importantly, once they return home, they learn how to employ these concepts in their own lives through living sustainably and through implementing sustainability action plans in various communities.
Recent Blog Posts
Use Your Cruise Control
Back to the tips. The cruise control feature on your car can be quite controversial when it comes to fuel efficiency. It can be a great way to optimize your gas usage, but can also lead to unnecessary acceleration during uphill climbs. Here are a couple of helpful...
Take The Bus
Back to the tips. This picture says it all. Not only does taking a bus decrease road congestion, but think of all the emissions one bus can save. Take a look at this chart, which compares several modes of transportation. Back to the tips.
Shop Locally
Back to the tips.On average, produce has to travel 1,500 miles before it can even get to the shelves. In his book, Deep Economy, author Bill McKibben takes a look at the Food Miles of produce consumed in Iowa. Carrots, from California, travel 1,690 miles. Potatoes,...
Play With Fire
Back to the tips. Roasting chestnuts and marshmallows in your fireplace may be fun, but is your fireplace leaking heat (and money) out of your chimney? Here are a couple of tips to make your fireplace more efficient. Do you use your fireplace often? Learn how to build...
Telecommute
Back to the tips. Do you ever work in your pajamas? Hate the long drive into the office? Consider telecommuting. This will save money for your employer, for you, and minimize carbon emissions. Can't telecommute full time? Try working from home once a week! Back to the...