Polar Vortex Preys on Strays Urban Plains Alumni·March 30, 2019How community pets were doing their best to survive freezing temperatures Through late January and early February, the...HabitatSciencesSocial IssuesWell-Being·0 Comments·0·3 views
A Vortex of Environmental Trouble Urban Plains Alumni·March 9, 2019The recent “polar vortex” spells only the beginning of environmental trouble for the Midwest Earlier this year, a...HabitatSciencesSocial Issues·0 Comments·0·34 views
Tips and Tricks for Reducing Personal Waste Urban Plains Alumni·March 7, 2019How to make simple and strategic steps to living a more sustainable lifestyle. Our garbage cans are stinking...HabitatSciencesSocial Issues·0 Comments·0·23 views
Getting Close with Chromium Urban Plains Alumni·December 15, 2018Mitch McNeil knows what clean water looks like. He’s a surfer and has spent years on the water....HabitatSciences·0 Comments·0·34 views
Snow Place Like Home Urban Plains Alumni·December 13, 2018Elephants hate the cold. They’re physically huge creatures. They demand lots of space. They like to keep in...HabitatSciences·0 Comments·0·15 views
Cheers to Sustainability Urban Plains Alumni·December 11, 2018The floors of The Plant are cleaned with beer. Okay, not beer, per se. More like leftover beer...FoodHabitatRestaurants/BarsSciencesTravel·0 Comments·0·21 views
There’s a Use for That Urban Plains Alumni·December 4, 2018The commercial ice making process uses a lot of plastic. For every crystal-clear ice cube or block that’s...FoodHabitatSciences·0 Comments·0·24 views
Straight From the Farm to Your Table Urban Plains Alumni·May 14, 2018Support local farmers, get fresh, local produce in return. Read MoreCommunityFoodHabitat·0 Comments·0·22 views
Keeping Iowa Green Urban Plains Alumni·May 11, 2018Despite misconceptions, Iowa is proving to be a region working toward eco-friendliness. Read MoreHabitatSciences·0 Comments·0·4 views
Retail Makes Haste on Waste Urban Plains Alumni·April 18, 2018Understand the process behind earning the sustainable label— it’s more than just a tag. Read MoreArtCommunityFashion and BeautyHabitat·0 Comments·0·12 views