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Sustainable Investment Fund
- George Washington University (DC)
In February of 2018, the GW Board of Trustees voted to create a $2 million environmentally-focused investment fund after hearing students' demands for a more sustainable investment portfolio. The announcement …
- Posted Feb. 7, 2019
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Emera IDEA Building and Richard Murray Design Buildings achieved LEED Platinum Certification
- Dalhousie University (NS)
In Fall 2023, Dalhousie University's Emera IDEA and Richard Murray Design buildings, located on it's Engineering and Architecture campus, achieved LEED Platinum status, the first time the university has received …
- Posted Aug. 20, 2024
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80 kW 130-foot 2-blade Wind Turbine
- University of Toledo (OH)
The University of Toledo installed solar and wind power at its Scott Park Campus of Energy and Innovation in Toledo, OH with help from Constellation Energy's Projects & Services Group. …
- Posted May 18, 2012
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Carbon Footprint of Higher Education
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
Loyola University Chicago set out to inventory the greenhouse gas emissions of the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. In doing so, they found interesting trends and …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Bundled Offsets: Manage Risk and Benefit Local Communities
- Duke University (NC)
- Urban Offsets, Inc.
The strategy of offset bundling involves pairing 3rd party verified carbon offsets with local high co-benefit projects to assure climate impact and build local resilience. Tani Colbert-Sangree, of The Duke …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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More Than Just a "Green Building": How the Green Quad Has Become a Leader in Faculty, Staff, Student, and Community Collaboration
- Clemson University (SC)
The University of South Carolina's Green Quad was one of the early pioneers that raised everyone's awareness regarding sustainability and green issues in the Southeast. Today, the Green Quad has …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Meatless Monday at Johns Hopkins University
- Aramark (PA)
Meatless Monday is a program that JHU Dining launched in November 2010. The national Meatless Monday campaign was launched in association with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Teaching Climate Change Across the Curriculum
- Southwestern University (TX)
- Trinity University (TX)
The complexities of climate change can only be understood through multiple disciplinary lenses. Faculty at Southwestern University and Trinity University have developed curricula that promote interdisciplinary student learning about this …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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AASHE STARS as a Framework for Sustainability Master Planning: Purdue University
- Heapy Engineering (OH)
- Purdue University (IN)
Alignment and integration are two of the key concepts driving Purdue University Office of Campus Master Planning and Sustainability's effort to develop a five year Sustainability Plan for Purdue Physical …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Sustainable Food Policy Creation - University of Denver
- University of Denver (CO)
- Sodexo USA (MD)
The University of Denver (DU) has been a Real Food Challenge Signatory since May 2015. As DU's food service provider, Denver Dining by Sodexo has performed extensive research within and …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Advancing the Sustainability of Complex Institutions: The University of British Columbia Food System Project
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
This presentation describes a multi-stakeholder, community based action research project - the University of British Columbia Food System Project (UBCFSP). This project was initiated by the UBC's Faculty of Land …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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It's Not Easy Being Green: Assessments and Strategies for Sustainable Institutions
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
Colleges and universities in the United States are responsible for 3 to 9 percent of domestic climate change emissions and have about 16% of the US population currently enrolled. Bringing …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Sustainability Commitments and Actions at University of Hawaii Maui College
- University of Hawaii Maui College (HI)
The new energy goals set forth by the Hawai'i Clean Energy Initiative (HCEI) in 2008 have set the stage for making Hawaii a global model for energy independence and sustainability. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Environmental Science and Natural Resource Journalism Master's Degree
- University of Montana (MT)
The School of Journalism’s graduate program is a hands-on, skills-based program that puts students in the field reporting on issues affecting society and the natural world.
The master's program is …
- Posted July 10, 2020
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Consolidating the foundation of sustainable solutions: Rice University's Environmental Science program
- Rice University (TX)
To address environmental challenges new generations are required not only to have a solid scientific or technological basis, but to propose sustainable solutions. We often look at sustainable solutions as …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Furman University's Energy Efficiency Eco-philanthropy Project
- Furman University (SC)
During the 2015 - 2016 academic year, The Environmental Community of Students, a first year engaged living program at Furman University, received an $80,000 donation from a local donor to …
- Posted Nov. 18, 2016
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Campus Sustainability: Using Planned Behavior Theory to Assess Student's Pro-Environmental Behavior
- Missouri State University (MO)
Over the few past decades, sustainability has increased in importance both in policymaking and academic discourse. A concern that economic progress and overconsumption and accumulation of waste operate against principles …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Growing With Faith: Community Gardening in a Jesuit Context
- Gonzaga University (WA)
Under the umbrella of our Jesuit university's mission, which encourages a faith that does justice and service, we have engaged in new sustainability initiatives. One of these is the Campus …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Bee Campus USA as a Model for Pollinator-Friendly Campuses
- Southern Oregon University (OR)
After our university's hometown of Ashland, Oregon and the neighboring city Talent became members of Bee City USA, a designation given through the Bee City USA non-profit based in Asheville, …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Master's of Environmental Management (MEM)
- Portland State University (OR)
The Masters in Environmental Management (MEM) degree teaches students how to analyze and manage natural environments for human benefit and ecosystem health. The Environmental Science and Management MEM course curriculum …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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University of Saskatchewan - Bowl
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
Students enjoying USask's bowl where compost has now replaced fertilizer in keeping turf areas vibrant and green.
- Posted Oct. 8, 2020
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Energy and Sustainability Specialization (Master's in Mechanical Engineering)
- Northwestern University (IL)
This interdisciplinary mechanical engineering concentration engages both deep technical courses in energy and technology topics as well as critically important courses in the policy, law and economics of energy.
- Posted April 20, 2016
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Green Parking Lots at UConn's New Football Stadium
- University of Connecticut (CT)
The “green” parking lots at UConn’s Rentschler Field are just the latest and most visible example in Connecticut of developers and municipalities adopting a more environmentally sound approach for paving …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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American University students choose stickers to personalize water bottles during orientation.
- American University (DC)
Incoming students at American University select stickers to personalize the AU-branded reusable water bottles they received during orientation. The Office of Sustainability worked with the Office of New Student & …
- Posted July 15, 2024
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University of Virginia Sustainability: 2022-2023 Annual Report
- University of Virginia (VA)
This is the university's sustainability annual report spanning 2022-2023
- Posted Oct. 18, 2023
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Strategies for Engaging Students in Meeting Operational Sustainability Goals
- Dartmouth College (NH)
- Middlebury College (VT)
Many colleges and universities either have or strive to develop sustainability plans or goals that are implementable, while still allowing them to achieve their educational mission. At Dartmouth College, Middlebury …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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PhD in Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
Candidates for this degree must complete a total of 72 credits beyond the bachelor's degree. A minimum of 36 must be graduate coursework and a minimum of 30 must be …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Anabel’s grocery “for students, by students"
- Cornell University (NY)
We love our Cornell University community so much! Thank you for all your encouragement and support this past week--it means the world to us. We worked tirelessly to make Anabel's …
- Posted July 31, 2018
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Sustainability planning within broader university planning - collaboration around collective goals
- Vancouver Island University (BC)
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is located on Canada's West Coast and includes campuses in four communities as well as other research and teaching sites. Previously called Malaspina University-College, the BC …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Linking Infamous History and Sustainability - 50 Years Since the 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire
- Case Western Reserve University (OH)
- Cuyahoga Community College (OH)
- Kent State University (OH)
2019 marks 50 years since the last and most well-known time the Cuyahoga River caught fire in 1969. Much has changed for the better in Cleveland and across the United …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Implementing a Sustainable Living Program on Campus: Encouraging Students to Walk the Talk
- Lehigh University (PA)
The Lehigh University Eco-Rep Leadership Program has successfully designed and implemented a Sustainable Living Program where Eco-Reps work with their peers in residential halls and Greek houses to make their …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Social Sustainability at NAU: Implementing Menstrual Cups on Campus
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
This presentation describes an initiative carried out in Spring of 2019 at Northern Arizona University (NAU) that made free menstrual cups available to the NAU student body. The NAU Green …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Climate Action Plan
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County (MD)
The University's Climate Action Plan identifies sustainability objectives related to academics/research.
- Posted Oct. 19, 2022
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PhD in Environmental Engineering
- Washington State University, Pullman (WA)
The Doctorate program in civil engineering with an environmental engineering emphasis is individually tailored to each student's needs and interest. Normally, a Master's degree in engineering is required for entrance …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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UC Merced Engineers for a Sustainable World
- University of California, Merced (CA)
UC Merced's Engineer's for a Sustainable World talk to students, staff and faculty about current projects including aquaponics.
- Posted April 23, 2018
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1.5 MW GE Wind Turbine
- Illinois Institute of Technology (IL)
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) celebrated the installation of Chicago's first research-based advanced wind turbine at a ribbon-cutting ceremony today on the university's main campus on the South Side. The …
- Posted May 18, 2012
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Sustainable Facilities Management - GS-42
- PortionPac Chemical Corporation (IL)
- Green Seal (DC)
This presentation is designed to introduce you to the background, development and requirements of Green Seal's GS 42 standard, it's implementation on the Cornell University Campus, and to explore some …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania (PA)
Penn's main, academic campus was accredited as a Level I ArbNet-certified Arboretum as of April 2017, and Level II in November 20107. The Arboretum at the University of Pennsylvania encompasses …
- Posted July 30, 2018
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300 kW Rooftop Arrays: 4 Campus Buildings
- Point Loma Nazarene University (CA)
- Solar Power Partners
SPG Solar installed photovoltaic systems on four campus buildings totaling 357 kilowatt (kW) DC (300kW AC). PLNU is the first San Diego university to install a large-scale PV system and …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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90 kW Rooftop Array: Center for Manufacturing Excellence
- University of Mississippi (MS)
A renewable energy grant from the Mississippi Development Authority is helping the University of Mississippi's Center for Manufacturing Excellence lead the way in using solar power. The new center features …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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MS in Environmental Engineering
- Lehigh University (PA)
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment growth for environmental engineers will be 31 percent over the next decade-much faster than average for all occupations. One need look no further …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Professor Sustainability Coordinator': Maximizing the Potential of the Multiple Roles of the Sustainability Professional
- Bowling Green State University (OH)
Question: Where does the line between full-time Sustainability Professional and Faculty Member teaching about sustainability begin? Answer: There is no line! This case study presents a successful model for strengthening …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Building Change Agent Competencies Through Community-Based Research
- Dickinson College (PA)
- Portland State University (OR)
Community-based research (CBR) is a powerful pedagogy that engages students with community partners in authentic research that benefits the community while supporting students' development of change agent competencies and dispositions …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Building a Consistent Sustainability Brand
- Lehigh University (PA)
In order to reap the full benefits of consistently communicating the values and messages that are core to your sustainability brand, it is important to design brand guidelines the define …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Do Posters Really Matter?
- Missouri University of Science and Technology (MO)
Effect of Signage on Recycling At Missouri University of Science and Technology
Missouri S&T's recycling program has been in place for many years. A recent campus wide waste audit shows …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Building a Consistent Sustainability Brand
- Lehigh University (PA)
In order to reap the full benefits of consistently communicating the values and messages that are core to your sustainability brand, it is important to design brand guidelines that define …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Closing the Loop on Food Waste: Leftovers From Catered Events Feed Hungry Students
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
Food waste at catered events is an issue we see so often as most event planners tend to over order, while at the same time we see a growth in …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Earth Day Extravaganza
- Auburn University (AL)
Earth Day Extravaganza on Auburn University's Campus Green Space to celebrate Earth Day!
- Posted April 29, 2019
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Leveraging Sustainability in Food Service Across Campus
- University of Houston (TX)
The University of Houston has undergone a physical and culture transformation with a different food service provider and new collaboration with our Office of Sustainability. In spring 2017 the Food …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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All About No Waste: Using Pop Culture to Engage Students in Sustainability
- Stanford University (CA)
Each year, Stanford University competes against hundreds of universities in RecycleMania, a national competition to increase recycling and composting and reduce waste on campus. Headed into the ninth year of …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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