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Greening Burundi Project launches with support from Cornell Climate Online Fellows
- Cornell University (NY)
Emmanuel Niyoyabikoze, right, founder of the Greening Burundi Project, enjoys planting a few trees – on his way to a million trees – with a few children in his social …
- Posted Aug. 1, 2022
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206 kW Canopy Array: Multimodal Transportation Center
- University of Northern Iowa (IA)
This facility is one of the first net-zero buildings in the State of Iowa. The center is powered by 960 photovoltaic (PV) panels and the lobby is tempered with heat …
- Posted Sept. 7, 2012
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50 kW Wind Turbine
- West Texas A&M University (TX)
A 50 kW wind turbine system located at WTAMU's Nance Ranch produces the energy required by its cattle feedlot operations. It consumed approximately 125,000 kWh of electricity based on data …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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43 kW Rooftop Array: Business/School of Public and Environmental Affairs Building
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
The solar photovoltaic panels atop the Business/School of Public and Environmental Affairs building generate 43 kilowatts of electricity a day, an amount that would supply the daily electricity needs of …
- Posted July 2, 2014
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33 kW Rooftop Array: Business Instructional Facility
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
- Bodine Scott Renewable (TX)
There are 4,000 square feet of solar photovoltaic panels on the roof of the Business Instructional Facility. This was the first production rooftop solar array installed on a campus building. …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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New Developments in STARS
- Colorado State University (CO)
- AASHE (MA)
This workshop is designed for individuals who would like to engage in high-level discussion about new developments with AASHE's Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). AASHE staff will provide …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Where in the World of Sustainability Education is US Geography?
- University of Central Missouri (MO)
This paper investigates latest developments in sustainability studies, sustainability education and geography's place in sustainability education, with a focus on the USA. The investigation draws on latest information on sustainability …
- Posted May 2, 2016
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A Zero Waste Plan "Of The People, By The People, For The People"
- Boston University (MA)
How do we set ourselves up to achieve a goal as ambitious as Zero Waste? Boston University's approach to this started with a Zero Waste planning process focused on engaging …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Northeastern's Climate Justice Action Plan
- Northeastern University (MA)
Northeastern University’s Climate Justice Action Plan (CJAP) is a comprehensive, forward-thinking initiative designed to integrate climate justice principles into the institution’s sustainability framework. At the heart of this plan is …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Unifying Campus Efforts in Pursuit of Green Restaurant Certification at UC Irvine's East Food Court
- University of California, Irvine (CA)
UC Irvine's East Food Court became a Certified Green Restaurant on November 5, 2015 and upgraded its certification from 2-Star to 3-Star on April 22, 2016 through significant interdepartmental collaborations …
- Posted June 6, 2016
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Energy Efficiency at Valencia College: A Case Study of Retrofits and Building Automation, Green Construction, and Behavioral Savings
- Valencia College (FL)
Valencia College constructed 66 buildings between 1971 and 2012. Six buildings, 25% of total the college's 2.1 million square feet, were built to LEED Gold standards with energy efficiency emphasized. …
- Posted May 10, 2013
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MA in Sustainable Urban Development
- DePaul University (IL)
The Master of Arts in Sustainable Urban Development (MASUD) is a 13-course interdisciplinary graduate degree. There are 11 required courses and 2 electives, the latter to be selected from a …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Voices from Minnesota's Youth Climate Movement: Organizing at the Intersection of Climate Change & Social Justice
- Macalester College (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Will Steger Foundation (MN)
- Grand Aspirations (MN)
- MN Neighborhoods Organizing for Change (MN)
- Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MN)
This panel discussion will feature stories from 6 vibrant Minnesota youth organizations working at the intersection of climate change and social justice. Across the state, youth are leading campaigns and …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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An Historian's Critique of the Sustainability Triangle
- Xavier University (OH)
This paper examines the traditional sustainability triangle—economy, environment and society—from an historical perspective. I argue that the sustainability triangle and its attendant well-used concept of sustainable development arose during the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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What's Missing? The Invisible Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color
- Howard University (DC)
- United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (NY)
Leaving No One Behind, the first priority of the Sustainable Development Goals, is an action agenda. It means addressing patterns of exclusion, privilege and unjust power relations that can recycle …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Including sustainability issues in nurse education: A comparative study of first year student nurses' attitudes in four European countries
- University of Plymouth (Devon)
- Maastricht University
- University of Lausanne
- Hochschule Esslingen University of Applied Sciences
- University of Jaén
Introduction Education in sustainable development is a goal recognised by a large number of countries and a vital concept in healthcare. It is therefore important that nurse education incorporates elements …
- Posted Nov. 10, 2020
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Southern Oregon University Dish Loan Program
- Southern Oregon University (OR)
Southern Oregon University's Ecology and Sustainability Resource Center launched a Dish Loan Program in fall 2017. The Dish Loan Program is a free alternative for campus clubs, organizations, and departments …
- Posted May 18, 2018
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Closed-Loop Mechanical Recycling of Polylactic Acid Filament in 3D Printing Labs
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
3D Printing has furthered innovation at UC Berkeley by providing access to new research methods and tools. However, considering the benefits of 3D printing, the large amount of plastic waste …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Navigating Options for Scaling-Up Campus Renewables: PPAs, Onsite, Offsite, Leases, & More
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Parkside (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville (WI)
- Coho Climate Advisors (MD)
The renewable energy marketplace is opaque and complex. Onsite solar, community solar, offsite wind and solar, direct ownership, lease, utility partnerships, third party PPAs? What's legal? What's prohibited? Navigating this …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Enhancing Sustainable Approaches to Food Security and Community Engagement through Design of Space
- University of Kentucky (KY)
The Campus Kitchen at the University of Kentucky (CKUK) is a student-led service organization that is a partner agency of God's Pantry Food Bank within the Feeding America's Network. In …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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A Novel Approach For Evaluating The Impact Of Fixed Variables On Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Installations Using Enhanced Meta Data Analysis Among Higher Education Institutions In The United States
- University of Texas at El Paso (TX)
The global demand for electric energy has continuously increased over the last few decades. Some mature, alternative generation methods are wind, power, photovoltaic panels, biogas and fuel cells. In order …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Turning Trash Into Cash- Sustainable Social Entrepreneurship
- University of San Diego (CA)
In April 2011, the University of San Diego (USD) opened the Electronics Recycling Center (ERC), San Diego's first full-time e-waste collection facility for the public, with the intention of making …
- Posted April 12, 2014
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The Application of Ecological Footprint Analysis to Distance Learning University Contexts: A Case Study of the College of Education, University of South Africa
- University of São Paulo
The Ecological Footprint (EF) analysis can be considered as an indicator for assessing the environmental impact of universities, since it indicates flow of natural resources consumption and waste generation caused …
- Posted April 25, 2022
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PhD in Sustainability
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The PhD in Sustainability engages scientists and leaders in research to investigate the urgent sustainability challenges of the 21st century. The flexible, interdisciplinary nature of the program allows students to …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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University Mission Statements and Sustainability Performance
- DePaul University (IL)
This paper examines the relationship between university mission statements and sustainability practices by institutions of higher education. We examine mission statement constructs and the degree to which higher educational institutions …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2018
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Effectively Interpreting and Communicating about Campus Sustainability Initiatives
- University of Vermont (VT)
Successful efforts to increase sustainability at colleges and universities can have a large impact in conserving natural resources, saving money for the institutions of higher education, providing a role model …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Evaluating Penn's Green Living Certification: Successes and Recommendations for Improvement
- University of Pennsylvania (PA)
As Penn's first environmental certification program aimed at rewarding students' personal behaviors, the Green Living Certification program has the potential to affect behavior change and promote a culture of sustainable …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Accelerating Campus Climate Initiatives
- Furman University (SC)
- Luther College (IA)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- AASHE (MA)
This panel highlights inspiring examples from the book, "Accelerating Campus Climate Initiatives," a collaborative project by RMI and AASHE. Panelists from Furman University, Luther College, and University of Colorado at …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Towards Collective Impact: The Role of the University in Facilitating Social Change for Sustainability
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
UNH's Sustainability Institute has focused significant effort in the past ten years on facilitating collaborative approaches by diverse stakeholders to the complex dynamics of social change for sustainability. Two examples …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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The GREEN Room at Furman University
- Furman University (SC)
The Green Room Energy and Environmental Initiative (GREEN) Showcase room is a green model residence hall room at Furman University intended to foster and promote eco-friendly lifestyle choices and product …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Growing Up Green
- University of Arizona (AZ)
Three interns from the University of Arizona's Students for Sustainability (SfS) program will present the necessity for linking environmental education programs from universities to K-12 classrooms. The SfS program develops …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainable procurement: human rights and greenhouse gas emissions
- University of Leeds (West Yorkshire)
This paper reports on research based on the University of Leeds' supply chain as part of its sustainable development programme. The research examines the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in …
- Posted Dec. 11, 2017
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Sustainability Certificate
- University of Iowa (IA)
Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Accomplishing this goal requires an understanding of human and environmental …
- Posted May 13, 2019
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BA in Environmental & Sustainability Studies
- George Mason University (VA)
George Mason University's new BA degree in environmental and sustainability studies combines the study of human behavior and environmental science. This innovative interdisciplinary program emphasizes the pivotal role that economic …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environmental Studies (BA/BS)
- University of Portland (OR)
Environmental issues are complex and multidisciplinary, and the University's course of study is deliberately designed to give students a broad sense of the scientific and ethical issues at the heart …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Duke University (NC)
Course requirements: 60 credits, including 36 course credits (15 in core courses and 21 in courses related to the student's area of study) and 24 research credits. Students are encouraged …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Engineering & Business for Sustainability (EBS) Certificate
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
The Engineering and Business for Sustainability (EBS) Certificate Program is a new initiative to train UC Berkeley graduate students to understand the complexity and urgency of their role in engineering, …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Global Sustainable Management
- Anaheim University (CA)
Anaheim University's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Global Sustainable Management focuses on leadership, social responsibility and sustainable practices. Students complete 4 foundation courses + 8 courses in sustainable management …
- Posted Jan. 5, 2017
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Creating a B.S. in Sustainability Science Program
- Kean University (NJ)
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, the New York Times, USA Today, and The Chronicle of Higher Education have all suggested that sustainability is a major of increasing interest among …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Structuring Campus Sustainability Programs to Foster Sustained Student Leadership
- University of Arizona (AZ)
This paper details the recent creation of a self-sustaining environmental initiative undertaken at the University of Arizona to transform the campus through collaborative projects and programs and foster the continued …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Creating a Research Agenda in Sustainability for Emerging Research Institutions
- Ball State University (IN)
Many colleges and universities find creating on-campus sustainable initiatives, such as recycling and reducing energy usage, to be a good starting contribution to change how these institutions effect the environment. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Creating Global Impact
- Arizona State University (AZ)
Science museums in the U.S. provide trusted venues and foot-traffic of 95 million visits per year by people who seek to be inspired and to stretch their minds. Schools represent …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Sustainable Business Roundtable at UBuffalo
- University at Buffalo (NY)
The University at Buffalo initiated a partnership in recent years with Erie County and a small group of key business leaders throughout the region to assess the feasibility of creating …
- Posted Sept. 12, 2016
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UCCS Food Next Door | Farm Subscription Program
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs (CO)
The Food Next Door Farm Subscription Program at University of Colorado Colorado Springs was created to support community food security and literacy. Through the program, a participant buys a subscription …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2021
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100 kW Solar Carport
- State University of New York at Farmingdale (NY)
Farmingdale State College today unveiled a carport/charging station that is a major component of the $24 million Long Island Smart Energy Corridor funded by $12 million from the U.S. Department …
- Posted Dec. 8, 2016
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25 kW WF-1 Wind Turbine
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
In the mid 1970s a 25 kW wind turbine was designed, built and installed at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Known as the WF-1, it is historically one of …
- Posted Jan. 1, 2012
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13.4 kW Roof Top Mount Prentice Building
- University of Queensland (QLD)
The Prentice Building accommodates the university's Information Technology Service and Property and Facilities Division and is the site of the main data centre on the St Lucia Campus.
The building …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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Green Campus Fund
- George Washington University (DC)
Established by a gift from the class of 2007, the Green Campus Fund is a part of the endowment. It supports initiatives designed to conserve energy and promote a more …
- Posted Sept. 21, 2021
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Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
- Stanford University (CA)
The Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment is working toward a future in which societies meet people’s needs for water, food, health and other vital services while protecting and nurturing …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Make the Most of Recycling: Move It Out of the Recycling Department
- Arizona State University (AZ)
Arizona State University Mail Services has created a recycling collection channel that is designed to promote and enhance the recycling efforts on campus. What started as a process designed to …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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