Sustainability
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 Chancellor 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 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.