Sustainability
- Biking to campus is a great way to stay active and eco-friendly, even in the winter. With Bike to Work Day coming up on Feb. 14, here are some tips for biking this season.
- CU Boulder is the No. 1 post-secondary institution for plant-based dining and sustainability, according to a new report.
- CU Boulder’s Engineering Management Program, in collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software, has launched a new graduate certificate in Design for the Circular Economy.
- CU Boulder ³Ô¹ÏÍø Justin Schwartz addressed the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team at its December meeting, including discussion of a zero-waste proposal.
- The CU Boulder Surplus Store, which is expanding to offer public access and regular business hours, has used furniture, electronics and more for sale at affordable prices.
- In efforts to reduce the campus’s environmental impact and address the effects climate change, CU Boulder took on a number of sustainability projects this year: securing funding to add four electric buses to its fleet, studying the feasibility of geothermal energy for campus and more.
- Four new buses will add to the four existing electric buses for a total of eight, accounting for 40% of CU Boulder’s 20-bus fleet.
- CU Boulder is one of the top universities in the world for environmental and social impact, according to the QS World ³Ô¹ÏÍø Rankings, taking 11th place in the United States and 61st place in the world for sustainability.
- At its November meeting, the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team received updates on sustainability funding, a zero-waste proposal and the search for a new vice chancellor for sustainability.
- The holidays can be a time of celebration and connection with friends and family, often with the tradition of exchanging gifts. Here are a few things to consider for a more affordable and sustainable holiday season.