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A Changing Planet Environment Studies Course Resources, Videos & PPTs
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
The Director of the Sustainability and Innovation Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder & Environmental Studies Professor Jason Neff has developed a series of PowerPoint and YouTube videos for ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2020
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Piloting Styrofoam Recycling in Research Facilities at Georgia Institute of Technology
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
Georgia Tech has systems in place to collect and recycle everything from cardboard and office paper, to plastic and glass. But until 2019, there was no established process for recycling ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2020
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Fall 2020 Virtual DIY Fair
- San Diego State University (CA)
With students being stuck at home due to COVID, I thought that a smart idea to keep students engaged in sustainability would be to have a week-long virtual DIY fair ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2020
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Reusable to-go Program at Northwestern Dining During a Global Pandemic
- Northwestern University (IL)
- Chartwells Higher Education (NY)
- Compass Group (NC)
Northwestern University opened its dining commons during the COVID-19 pandemic in the fall of 2020 with an emphasis on reusable to-go service ware. This program used the O2GO OZZI containers ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2020
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Environmental Studies
- California State University, Sacramento (CA)
The Environmental Studies program provides an interdisciplinary understanding of such increasingly serious issues as environmental pollution, wildlife and habitat preservation and conservation, sustainable land use, threats to biodiversity, resource depletion ...
- Posted Nov. 24, 2020
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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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Approaches to SDG-Based Curricular Pathways and Research Communities
- AASHE (PA)
- University of Toronto (ON)
- Sustainability Curriculum Consortium (MD)
Universities are increasingly being called to develop integrative approaches toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in their research, educational, and operational capacities. This webinar will present on ...
- Posted Nov. 5, 2020
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University of Oregon GrowPod Tomato Harvest
- University of Oregon (OR)
University of Oregon students and staff harvesting tomatoes in the experimental GrowPod.
- Posted Oct. 30, 2020
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Higher Education Institutions: Partners in Social & Economic Community Resilience
- Central Community College (NE)
- University at Buffalo (NY)
- Second Nature (MA)
- AASHE (PA)
- Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium (HEASC) (PA)
This webinar is is brought to you by the Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium (HEASC) with support from Second Nature and the American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP).
There is ...
- Posted Oct. 29, 2020
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South Dakota State University Wokini Initiative
- South Dakota State University (SD)
The Wokini Initiative at South Dakota State University aims to increase the number of enrolled American Indian students, support their academic success, and boost their graduation rate. The groundwork for ...
- Posted Oct. 26, 2020
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Stormwater and habitat restoration efforts
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (WI)
A picture of UWM’s grounds that is a good representation of recent stormwater and habitat restoration efforts undertaken.
- Posted Oct. 24, 2020
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University of Connecticut Dining Services
- University of Connecticut (CT)
Photos from UConn dining sustainability initiatives.
- Posted Oct. 24, 2020
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University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - Alliance for Water Stewardship Partnership
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (WI)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has partnered with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) to develop the first curricular program in the nation dedicated to training students in professional water stewardship planning ...
- Posted Oct. 24, 2020
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Lewis & Clark College Fossil Fuel Divestment
- Lewis & Clark College (OR)
Fossil Fuel Divestment - The Board of Trustees at Lewis & Clark College voted unanimously to divest from fossil fuel holdings in the endowment
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Role of Universities Towards Achieving Climate Change-Related SDGs: Case of Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe
- University of São Paulo
Institutions of Higher Education, particularly universities contribute immensely to the United Nations landmark 2030 agenda and the achievement of its Sustainable Development Goals—the SDGs. Universities are uniquely placed to ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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A universal method for accounting greenhouse gas emissions from the activities of higher education institutions using a hybrid life-cycle approach
- University of Southampton
A critical assessment of common organisational greenhouse gas assessment methodologies was undertaken and a gap in knowledge highlighted. Whilst theoretical environmental standards are designed to be universally applicable, their practical ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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An Analysis of Greenhouse-Gas Reduction Commitment, Diffusion and Success in the Higher Education Sector
- North Carolina A&T State University (NC)
This research evaluates the GHG reduction progress of higher-education institutions (HEIs) working with these organizations. Data on these HEIs was analyzed statistically to answer four questions: First, do the HEIs ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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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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Assessing the carbon footprint of a university campus using a life cycle assessment approach
- Clemson University (SC)
To respond to anthropogenic effects on the global climate system, higher education institutions are assessing and aiming to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. The objective of this paper was to ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Sustainability Performance in American Higher Education: A Multiple Case Study of Four Exemplary Institutions That Participated in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System
- Florida Atlantic University (FL)
The purpose of this study was to describe the campus sustainability performance at four exemplary higher education institutions, i.e., Doctoral, Master’s, Baccalaureate, and Associate’s, as measured by ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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The carbon footprint of a public university campus in Mexico City
- Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Azcapotzalco
The Cuajimalpa campus of the Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM) is located in the western region of Mexico City. In 2016, its global average population (students, faculty and staff) was around ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Urban and Metropolitan Universities: The Transformative Power of Anchor Institutions
- Democracy Collaborative (DC)
'Urban and Metropolitan Universities: The Transformative Power of Anchor Institutions' focuses on the role of urban and metropolitan universities as anchor institutions in their community to address long standing inequities ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Climate change is increasingly causes mental health problems among college students
- Tufts University (MA)
This is a literature review of peer-reviewed papers, news articles, and polls that illustrate the impacts of climate change on mental health among college students.
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Better Buildings Challenge Learnings: 3 Ways to Reduce Energy Use on Campus
- Evolution Energy Partners (PA)
Universities across the country are committing to reduce their energy usage to save money, create jobs, and avoid significant emissions of CO2. By joining the Better Buildings Challenge, universities commit ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Methods and Effects of Mechanical Ventilation, Ultraviolet Light and Bipolar Ionization on Airborne and Surface Borne Pathogens
- Evolution Energy Partners (PA)
The advent of SARS-CoV-2, the strain of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, has changed the way building owners and operators must look at treating the air in their buildings. In ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Investing in Racial Equity: A Primer for College & University Endowments
- Intentional Endowments Network (MA)
Investing in racial equity involves developing and committing to business practices that proactively identify and counteract racial inequities within a company or an organization, and allocating capital to intentionally and ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Toward Sustainable Communities: Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments, 4th edition
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Simon Fraser University (BC)
The need to make our communities sustainable is more urgent than ever before. Toward Sustainable Communities remains the single most useful resource for creating vibrant, healthy, equitable, economically viable places ...
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Lafayette College Sustainable Food Loop
- Lafayette College (PA)
LaFarm is a sustainability initiative at the College and the cornerstone of the Lafayette College Sustainable Food Loop.
Our mission is to integrate curriculum and practice in sustainable food and ...
- Posted Oct. 20, 2020
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Lafayette College Sustainable Food Loop
- Lafayette College (PA)
LaFarm is a sustainability initiative at the College and the cornerstone of the Lafayette College Sustainable Food Loop.
Our mission is to integrate curriculum and practice in sustainable food and ...
- Posted Oct. 20, 2020
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Loyola Marymount University Sustainability Students for Water Refill Challenge
- Loyola Marymount University (CA)
Fill it Forward Reusable water Bottle challenge co-hosted over 20 events creating $400,000 in value, reached 50,000 people, activated 7,000 people to forgo single use plastic water ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology (ON)
Ontario Tech University’s long-established reputation as a post-secondary leader in conservation and green community-building has achieved a Gold rating from AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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University of Cincinnati Environmental Literacy Certificate Program Poster
- University of Cincinnati - Clermont (OH)
Recognizing that environmental literacy is integral to the University of Cincinnati's mission of serving the world and enriching our global community, UC provides students the opportunity to earn an ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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University of Cincinnati Students on a Tour of Fernald Nature Preserve
- University of Cincinnati (OH)
University of Cincinnati students on a tour o as part of one of the requirements for the Environmental Literacy Certificate Program, where experiential learning collides with real world experience.
Fernald ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Universite Laval - Aerial view photograph
- Universite Laval (QC)
Aerial view of the campus.
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Universite Laval - High Performance Greenhouse Complex
- Universite Laval (QC)
The High Performance Greenhouse Complex is a reference as a research infrastructure. Its equipment is among the most sophisticated in North America. The High Performance Greenhouse Complex distinguishes itself from ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Universite Laval - Photo of a discussion on campus
- Universite Laval (QC)
There is multiple place to hang out on campus while being outside. The balance of inside and outside education is very important. Our community cherish the space and take multiple ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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UCLA Licensed Products images for Sustainable Campus Index
- University of California, Los Angeles (CA)
Students on UCLA's campus wearing officially licensed products
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Universite Laval wellbeing place to study outside
- Universite Laval (QC)
The wellbeing committee have integrated comfort space to study outside for the student and to work for the university staff. During winter, the comfort space will be moving inside various ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Humber College - Learning by Leading
- Humber College (ON)
Learning by Leading™ Program is based on the idea that students learn best by taking leadership in helping to solve real-world problems. The Humber Arboretum was selected as the only ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Humber College - Kenya Education for Employment Program (KEFEP)
- Humber College (ON)
Humber is the lead of the Kenya Education for Employment Program (KEFEP)-02 consortium working to harness the capacity of three Kenyan National Polytechnics to develop industry-responsive skills training programs ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Humber College - Forest Nature Program
- Humber College (ON)
The Forest and Nature Program (FNP) is a unique play and learning experience that offers children the opportunity to succeed and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Central New Mexico Community College, Main Campus Detention Basin
- Central New Mexico Community College (NM)
Photos # 1 & 2 Description: This detention basin slows and filters stormwater that drains from a large parking lot located at CNM Main Campus, near University Avenue. It also supplies ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Central New Mexico Community College Westside Campus Solar Array & Energy Storage System
- Central New Mexico Community College (NM)
Contractors commission the tracking equipment at the Westside Campus Solar Array & Energy Storage System. Students in the CNM Electrical Trades Photovoltaic Concentration Program stand by to learn. It was ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Tennessee Tech's Hydration Stations
- Tennessee Technological University (TN)
Hydration or bottle-refill stations are installed at both indoor and outdoor areas on Tennessee Tech’s campus which allow students to refill their water bottles and monitor plastic water bottle ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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Tennessee Tech’s Sustainable Intramural Pavilion
- Tennessee Technological University (TN)
The Tennessee Tech intramural facility features pervious pavement and an underground drainage system below the volleyball court. The pervious pavement allows rainwater to flow through it and deposit into a ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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University of Minnesota, Duluth - Pollinator Pledge
- University of Minnesota, Duluth (MN)
Three students -- Rachel Hopwood, Michael Purtell, and Dave Herrera -- pioneered the passing of an operational policy that protects the University of Minnesota Duluth's campus pollinators in perpetuity. Referred to ...
- Posted Oct. 19, 2020
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UMass Amherst Olver Design Building
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The atrium of the Olver Design Building and students studying while overlooking the Olver Design Building Atrium.
- Posted Oct. 15, 2020
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UMass Amherst Clean Energy Corps
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
Clean Energy Extension students review and photograph architectural plans for an elementary school they are assessing, as well as present their findings.
- Posted Oct. 15, 2020
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Unity College Sustainability Science Curriculum
- Unity College (ME)
Sustainability science is at the heart of everything we do at Unity College because to us, nothing is more important than the mark we make on this planet.
Sustainability science ...
- Posted Oct. 15, 2020
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IUPUI and Butler Collaborate to Launch Commercial Food Compost Program in Indianapolis
- Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) (IN)
IUPUI (Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis) has an ongoing partnership with Butler University to employ a large waste hauler for food waste compost collection. Both universities leveraged their respective networks to ...
- Posted Oct. 15, 2020
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