Sustainability
- CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Chancellor Justin Schwartz addressed the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team at its December meeting, including discussion of a zero-waste proposal.
- The CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ 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 ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ 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 ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s 20-bus fleet.
- CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ is one of the top universities in the world for environmental and social impact, according to the QS World University 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.
- Learn about the many on-campus dining options that make it easy to include more plant-based items in your diet.
- You can make sustainable choices this fall break that will help you save money, protect the environment and live with intention. Review these tips from the Environmental Center.
- At its October meeting, what is now called the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team discussed a campus energy management policy and reviewed the Climate Action Plan dashboard.