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Callie Babbitt
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November 27, 2023
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Your kids’ old toys are creating an e-waste disaster. Here’s how to stop it
Fast Company talks to Callie Babbitt, professor in the Department of Sustainability, about why electronic toys are thrown out instead of recycled.
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November 15, 2023
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Concerned about climate change? These local businesses are helping residents reduce their carbon footprint
The Democrat and Chronicle talks to Callie Babbitt, professor in the Department of Sustainability, about eco-friendly living.
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November 21, 2022
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Dozens of RIT researchers included on Stanford University’s list of the world’s top 2% of scientists
Numerous Rochester Institute of Technology faculty, professors emeriti, and postdoctoral researchers were recognized as top-cited scientists in their fields, according to a Stanford University study published by Elsevier.
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October 14, 2022
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Talking to kids about food waste
National Geographic talks to Callie Babbitt, professor in the Department of Sustainability, about how families can reduce food waste. (This content requires a subscription to view.)
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May 5, 2022
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We’re drowning in electronic waste because we buy new devices too soon and don't recycle old stuff fast enough
Business Insider talks to Callie Babbitt, professor in the Department of Sustainability, about problems with recycling smart devices.
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February 1, 2021
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Electronic waste in the US is changing
Essay co-written by Callie Babbitt, associate professor in Golisano Institute for Sustainability, published by The Hill.
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January 19, 2021
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Top of Mind with Julie Rose: Electronic Waste
BYU Radio talks to Callie Babbitt, associate professor in Golisano Institute for Sustainability, about the problems with recycling today's thinner, lighter devices.
