Faculty, staff and students at UNMC/Nebraska Medicine continue to show their creativity as well as their passion for finding new uses for items. Not only do the new designs have a practical use, their work has diverted a lot of items from the landfill.
Check out the Repurpose It contest page and then follow the link on that page to vote for your favorite. Voting is only open today, so make sure your voice is heard.
Prizes:
- Winner of popular vote: 20-minute chair massage from the Wellness Center (value $20) and $25 gift certificate to The Union Junktion store.
- Winner selected by Habitat for Humanity Restore: Habitat Restore $25 gift certificate.
- Winner selected by Reclaimed Enterprises: Handcrafted serving tray made by Barnwood Trays (with history of building it came from) and 10 percent discount on building materials at Reclaimed Enterprises.
- Winner selected by Verdis Group: 20-minute chair massage from the Wellness Center (value $20).
- Two winners selected by LiveGreen Committee: One will receive a $25 gift certificate to The Company Store; the other will receive a gift bag full of items from the UNMC Bookstore (value $30).
We hope these entries as well as the LiveGreen Pinterest page will inspire you to repurpose in your own home or garden. It’s never too early to start your projects for next year!
For a complete list of Earth Week activities and a map of locations, visit the Earth Week section of the LiveGreen website.