Sustainability

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Collington Community Commitment: Sustainability, Inclusion, and Community

At Collington, the spirit of innovation, collaboration and environmental responsibility is woven into the fabric of everyday life. Guided by a shared commitment to sustainability, inclusion and community engagement, residents…

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Lathrop Community Stewardship in Action: Lathrop’s g rocks at Lathrop-Ongoing Efforts to Protect the Land

If you’ve lived at Lathrop for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard the word “invasives” and maybe even winced a little at the mention. Plants like bittersweet, glossy…

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Kendal at Ithaca: Environmental Protection- How Passion Shapes Meaningful Change

Staff members and residents at Kendal at Ithaca actively engage in efforts to protect and improve the environment. From implementing environmentally friendly policies to collaborating with sustainability groups, Kendal at…

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The Kendal Difference in Sustainability

At Kendal, sustainability efforts span across initiatives big and small, making tangible differences in how residents live and Affiliate communities thrive. Kendal’s approach to sustainability is about more than checking…

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Buy Books Locally

Published: April 23, 2025 One day. Fifty states. 1,600+ bookstores. Yes, we’re talking about Independent Bookstore Day, which this year is celebrated April 26. Here are 4 reasons why it…

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The Care and Nurturing of an Arboretum

Published: March 17, 2025 One of the cornerstones of Kendal at Oberlin is its inviting natural environment. The campus encompasses The John Bartram Arboretum, with over 100 acres of diverse…

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Kendal at Ithaca Earns Tree Campus Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

Ithaca, NY (January 15, 2025) —The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Kendal at Ithaca as a 2024 Tree Campus, which celebrates a commitment to enhancing community well-being through tree education,…

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Technology Thrives at Kendal at Oberlin

Published: November 27, 2024 Whether it’s health care or lifelong learning, sustainability or a quality work environment, Kendal is increasingly turning to technology to enrich its commitment to these and…

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Eat Sustainably

Published: March 8, 2023 What does it mean to eat sustainably? Well, glad you asked because that’s the theme of this year’s National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign in March…

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