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The ImpactNV directory of resources contains useful information on everything sustainable. It includes information about non-profits, government programs and other non-commercial sources. Use the search below and start to explore!
10 Top tips for a more sustainable Christmas
1. Recycling Real Trees Many people enjoy having real Christmas trees as opposed to artificial alternatives, but what happens to them after the holidays? In Las Vegas Valley there are 30 locations where you can drop off your tree anytime from December 26th through January 15th. The trees will be chipped into mulch and used […]
Sustainable Plumbing for Your Garden
Sustainable living is a growing trend, and its popularity is constantly on the rise. In the age of climate change and scarce natural resources, the goal is to conserve as much as we can, to reuse, repurpose and recycle as much as possible. Reducing the amount of energy we use, conserving precious natural resources, being […]
Clean Energy jobs increase in 2017
Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) in collaboration with The Clean Energy Project (CEP) have produced an in-depth report into the current status of clean energy jobs in Nevada. The report is part of an on-going effort to formulate a better understanding of the economic and job creation impacts of the energy efficiency and clean energy sector throughout […]
UNLV Refilling and Winning
UNLV’s Student Sustainability Council, Sustainability Team and Take Back the Tap have launched an innovative new program to help students, visitors and staff at UNLV save plastic, stay hydrated and offers the opportunity to win monthly prizes. The initiative sees people being rewarded for refilling their washable, reusable water bottles with the aim of greatly […]
World Launch of Mobile Shower Program to Aid Homeless People
ImpactNV Board organization Clean the World Las Vegas Recycling Operations Center has partnered with Sands Corporation, and Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth to develop the Fresh Start Mobile Showers traveling hygiene unit. The unit will provide 250 showers per week for the region’s homeless population along with other hygiene support services. The project is a truly collaborative effort with financing […]
UNLV Green Purchasing Program
With sustainability an increasing priority across all sectors UNLV has developed a Green Purchasing Program as they continue to be a leader in the field. The Purchasing and Contracts department is leading the way by leveraging existing vendor partnerships and raising awareness with all our suppliers and customers on the need to be green. Executing […]
Benefits of LED Grow lamps
Grow lamps used to be massive and ungainly – fluorescent tubes more than a metre long that required complex and hideous systems of stands, cables and reflectors all coming at a significant price. They consumed a lot of power too, so not great for the planet, or your energy bills. They also emitted quite a […]
Best Doctors for 2017 in Desert Companion
Nevada’s healthcare system has been heavily criticized at times however there are encouraging signs and some great Doctors practicing in the region. How the Best Doctors were chosen Founded in 1989 by Harvard Medical School physicians, Best Doctors is a global benefits provider and medical information services company that connects individuals facing difficult medical treatment […]
Nevada Conservation League: Climate Change & Drought in Southern Nevada
With the ongoing record-breaking heat wave in Southern Nevada we are all facing the reality of climate change on a daily basis. To help education these issues UNLV played host to the Nevada Conservation League (NCL) discussion focusing on the reality of climate change, its impact on Southern Nevada and what can be done to […]
What are B-Corps?
B-Corporations, more commonly referred to as B-Corps is a certification issued to for-profit companies by B-Lab. They are looking to redefine business success as a force for good and not just for monetary gain. To qualify businesses need to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, legal accountability, and transparency. It works in a similar […]
