How I Upcycled a Broken Tent

How I Upcycled a Broken Tent

by Lola Clemens | Mar 11, 2026 | Careers and Opportunities, Ideas & Inspiration, Student Accomplishments, Student Dispatch

My sewing experiments did more than find a new use for damaged outdoor gear. It opened my mind to a possible future career path. One sunny afternoon in April, my friend Chloe and I found ourselves kneeling on the grass, stumped. We were taking a class on camping and...
How to Properly Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

How to Properly Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

by Bluedot Institute | Jun 20, 2023 | Research & Studies

Lessons from Dunn School in California on reducing our carbon footprint. IntroductionEnvironmental consciousness is one of the core principles of Dunn School. No matter where you are on the campus you will see the ideals of Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle. One of the most...

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