Campus Celebrates Earth Day with Common Ground
A motley crew assembled in and around the Hartman Union Building on a dreary Wednesday afternoon to celebrate Earth Day 2015, at Plymouth State University’s Earth Day Environmental Fair. The event was hosted by Plymouth State’s own Common Ground; Plymouth State University’s most dominant environmental and social justice student organization.
Groups, employers, hobbyists, and more gathered this Earth Day on Plymouth State’s campus to have some conversations about the environment. Students were eager to listen, as anyone walking by could see the herds of engaged-students actively participating in conversations about environmental sustainability and reform. Over ten organizations, from the Squam Lakes Science Center to local Plymouth business KTM Auto, were present at the event. KTM Auto and Dr. Len Reitsma once again provided their staple waste vegetable oil (WVO) powered car that students have come to expect to see outside the HUB on Earth Day.
Dr. Reitsma’s 1985 Mercedes Benz may have been a luxury item in the mid-eighties, but has become a luxury to his wallet and the environment. The car converts old waste vegetable oil into an economic and realistic fuel option. Biodiesel and WTO are forms of fuel either manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, recycled restaurant greases, or used raw in a modified engine. It is safe, biodegradable, and produces less air pollutants than petroleum-based diesel. Not to mention it leaves the air behind you with a pleasant hint of french fries. Despite the danger of possibly attracting bears, biodiesel and WVO are options that should all be considered seriously in order to lessen the affect on the environment.
Get Top Stories Delivered Weekly
More theclockonline News Articles
- The Afrofutures of Feminism: Young, Gifted, and Black
- A Weekend of Darkness
- Elizabeth Warren Visits PSU
- Freedom of Speech at PSU
Recent theclockonline News Articles
Discuss This Article
MOST POPULAR THECLOCKONLINE
Campton Elementary School 8th Grade Silent Auction & Spaghetti Dinner By Rebecca Tgibedes
Will You? By Isabelle Elsasser
Summer in the Sunflowers By Emily Holleran
Student Spotlight: Sabrina Siegel By Justine Walsh
GET TOP STORIES DELIVERED WEEKLY
FOLLOW OUR NEWSPAPER
LATEST THECLOCKONLINE NEWS
RECENT THECLOCKONLINE CLASSIFIEDS
OUTSIDE THE LINES
- Infinity Kings: Final Book In A Favorite Fantasy Series
- What You Need To Know About Keratoconus and the iLink...
- Your Child’s Tomorrow Begins Today
- Choose Beer Grown Here: Anheuser-Busch is First to Adopt...
- Helping Alleviate Children’s Anxiety
- Vitamins and Minerals: Fortifying Against Poor Oral Health
- Do you PHIT? Why A Career in Public Health Informatics...
- Do you PHIT? Why A Career in Public Health Informatics...
- Shining a Spotlight on Kidney Health: Get to Know Your...
- Phony Investment “Opportunities” Can Cost You Big, Say...
FROM AROUND THE WEB
- Ash Carter Exchange Showcases Innovation and National...
- AI Expo for National Competitiveness Announces Key Sponsor
- 2102: PRETENSE, THE PLAY: New Literary Novel Overlays...
- Why It's Important to Talk About Inheriting Wealth
- 100% of Latino Grads Start Trades Careers With Centro...
- Sound Solutions: How Generative AI is Enhancing Business...
- Wow Your Easter Guests With A Very Easy Spring Surprise...
- Tips to savor springtime and reflect on li...
- BookTrib’s Bites: Four Captivating Reads
- Wow Your Easter Guests With Easy Spring Surprise Cake
COLLEGE PRESS RELEASES
- Charles River Associates Opens Second Scholarship Cycle, Expands to the UK
- BLUMHOUSE AND AMC THEATRES LAUNCH FIRST-EVER HALFWAY TO HALLOWEEN FILM FESTIVAL
- THE GEN Z IMPERATIVE: LISTEN TO FEELINGS AND GIVE GEN Z A VOICE
- Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show
- State Department Announces 2023-2024 Fulbright Top Producing Institutions