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Assessing the Sustainability of Carbon Sequestration through Reforestation
- George Mason University (VA)
Ashley Mott, M.S.
George Mason University, 2010
Project Director:
Dr. Sharon DeMonsabert
George Mason University began to address its greenhouse gas emissions with its Climate Action Plan commitment to climate …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Solar Thermal Systems on Campus, Seven years of hard knock lessons learned.
- Appalachian State University (NC)
Appalachian State University has been installing renewable energy systems on campus since 2006. This has been largely due to the student led REI (Renewable Energy Initiative) that adds a $5 …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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From Cars to Bikes - A Campus Transformation
- Purdue University (IN)
- Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA) (IN)
The transformation of physical environments on college campuses typically comes in the form of a formal master planning effort with great vision and fanfare. BUT there are other, more granular, …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Sustainability Strategic Planning: Where to Start and How to Get Going
- Lehigh University (PA)
Strategic planning can often be a daunting process, particularly with limited staffing and resources. The Office of Sustainability at Lehigh University recently led a year-long strategic planning process to develop …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Improving Campus Sustainability With RenewSU
- Seattle University (WA)
With the goal of reaching zero waste by 2025, our group teamed up with Seattle University's Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability and the Facilities Department to create a platform, …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process to Perform a Materiality Study on the SDGs
- Villanova University (PA)
To effectively 'ignite change' in regards to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, a university must first determine which of them are applicable and material to the organization. This process …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Escaping the Silos and Generating Collaborations: A Sustainable Faculty Development Program
- Furman University (SC)
The Faculty Affiliates Program gives faculty from all departments on our campus opportunities to meet monthly during the academic year to share ideas, generate resources and foster interdisciplinary connections throughout …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Implementation Strategies for Campus Green Revolving Funds
- Agnes Scott College (GA)
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
- AASHE (MA)
- ICF International (VA)
Many colleges and universities have begun to adopt or seriously consider the green revolving fund model to help finance urgently needed energy efficiency upgrades on campus. This webinar will provide …
- Posted April 3, 2018
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Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative
- Duke University (NC)
The Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative (DCOI) was established in 2009 in order to help Duke University achieve carbon neutrality by 2024. Duke University is one of the only universities in …
- Posted June 29, 2012
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Arbor Day Tree Planting
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
To celebrate National Arbor Day and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's second certification as an official "Tree Campus USA," students, faculty and staff gathered to hear a proclamation of …
- Posted May 1, 2017
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Making Bike Powered Smoothies on Earth Day
- University of Iowa (IA)
On Earth Day, The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability set up a bike with a blender attachment at the Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility's Earth Day event at the …
- Posted May 1, 2018
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Stan State Eco Challenge 2023
- California State University, Stanislaus (CA)
During Earth Month, Stan State University's Capital Projects & Facilities Management (CPFM) part-takes annually in Eco Challenge! Here is our stat during Earth Day! As a team we practice mindful …
- Posted April 24, 2023
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11 kW Rooftop Array: Science Center, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
- Harvard University (MA)
Harvard’s Schools and administrative departments have installed a wide variety of renewable and alternative energy systems on campus and on University-owned property. The alternative energy installations (such as solar thermal …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2016
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6 kW Rooftop Array: Facilities Building
- Southern Utah University (UT)
The newly implemented 6kW photovoltaic system on the facilities building west of campus produces power through 175-watt monocrystalline photovoltaic panels that feed to two, 4500 watt inverters for the university's …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives utilize the brightest minds in sustainability science to develop solutions to real-world problems throughout the globe. A program administered by Arizona State University's Global Institute …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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David R. Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future
- Cornell University (NY)
The Atkinson Center funds cutting-edge research on energy, environment, and economic development, including pioneering work on climate change, sustainable cities, planetary health, and environmental justice. It builds on Cornell University's …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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JD/Master in Environmental Law
- Yale University (CT)
In cooperation with other schools and departments of Yale University, the Law School offers programs leading to a master's degree and a JD (Juris Doctor) or to a doctorate and …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environmental Science & Policy (BS)
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg (FL)
The B. S. in Environmental Science and Policy was approved in 1995. This interdisciplinary program is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. All students must complete the University’s …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Fiber Science and Apparel Design (BS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The multidisciplinary approach of the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at Cornell University combines design, art, biology, chemistry, engineering and social science concepts and methods. The department faculty …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Bike racks in front of Macdonald Engineering Building
- McGill University (QC)
Bike racks set up outside the Macdonald Engineering Building at McGill University on a sunny summer day.
McGill's Ride & Refresh program makes it easier for McGill students, full-time staff …
- Posted July 23, 2024
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Celebrating hosting the SSLS conference
- Bentley University (MA)
This is a photo of Bentley's Office of Sustainability team celebrating the hosting of the Student Sustainability Leadership Symposium a regional student led conference for colleges and universities in the …
- Posted July 25, 2024
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UMass Lowell: Growing garlic and minds in the heart of the city!
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The Asian American Center for Excellence and Engagement (AACEE) at UMass Lowell is dedicated to supporting the university's growing Asian American community. AACEE provides a variety of resources tailored to …
- Posted April 3, 2025
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Don't Mess with Mansfield: A Community Litter Clean Up
- University of Connecticut (CT)
The University of Connecticut and the Town of Mansfield coordinate two litter clean ups around UConn's flagship campus annually. Attracting over 300 students and dozens of town residents, the events …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2025
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Experiences of environmental professionals in practice
- Utrecht University
The purpose of this paper is to explore the labor market position of environmental science graduates and the core competencies of these environmental professionals related to their working practice.
The …
- Posted June 19, 2017
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Campus Sustainability Progress Report - Fiscal Years 2019 & 2020
- Tufts University (MA)
This progress report is a summary of Tufts University's progress on sustainability over two school years: 2018 - 2019 and 2019-2020. It includes qualitative and quantitative data on Academics & …
- Posted Oct. 6, 2021
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Campus as Lab Webinar Series - 2021-5-14 - Archiving Campus Sustainability Efforts
- University of Utah (UT)
This Campus as Lab webinar focuses on the University of Utah's efforts to create a campus wide hyper-local archive for sustainability knowledge that is available to all campus and community …
- Posted July 14, 2021
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The Development of Sustainability Education at ASU - A Case Study
- Arizona State University (AZ)
This video highlights the development of the School of Sustainability and the future of sustainability at Arizona State University. Dr. Boone describes the program's objectives, competencies, and initiatives including how …
- Posted May 20, 2022
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The Franklin Sustainability Report
- Franklin University Switzerland (Ticino)
The capstone course for Environmental Studies followed a case-study approach to examine the interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues. As students in out final semesters at Franklin College, we were asked …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Local Food Sourcing in Kentucky: A Case Study in Higher Ed Collaboration
- Aramark (PA)
The University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville have a unique approach to sourcing local food. Hear from the Sustainability Managers from their dining services and the Executive Director …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Egos, Money And Power: How Higher Education's Leadership and Governance Paradigm Limits Sustainability-And How To Transform That Culture
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
Higher education faces critical and unprecedented technological, demographic, academic, ethical, environmental, and financial challenges that threaten its core business model. But academe's intransigent, centuries old governance system - with its …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The People's Fridge: Redistributing Surplus Food and Reducing Food Insecurity
- University of California, Merced (CA)
The People's Fridge is a plant-based community fridge in Merced County with the dual aims of redistributing surplus food and reducing food insecurity. The pandemic further increased food insecurity in …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Managing from the Side: a Sustainability Officer's Role Institutionalizing Campus Civic Engagement
- Emory University (GA)
As the contentious 2018 mid-term elections approached, our sustainability office looked across the campus landscape for a coordinated, unified entity raising up voter registration and education, improving voter access, and …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Developing ecological footprint scenarios on university campuses: A case study of the University of Toronto at Mississauga
- University of Toronto Mississauga (ON)
The ecological footprint represents a simple way to assess the amount of materials consumed and waste produced by a given entity. The approach has been applied to countries, towns, households, …
- Posted June 28, 2018
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The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University: A Case Study in Sustainability
- Saint John's University (MN)
College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (CSB/SJU) embarked actively on incorporating sustainability into operations and education by declaring 2010-2011 as the Year of Sustainability. This focus was a …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Chemistry MS
- Montclair State University (NJ)
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Montclair State University has been actively engaged in Green Chemistry education since the early 1990’s. In addition to offering an advanced undergraduate course …
- Posted March 1, 2017
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28.8 kW Roof Top Mount Pinjarra Hills
- University of Queensland (QLD)
Situated in Queensland's beautiful rural landscape, the Pinjarra Hills campus is a 282-hectare site where varied research activities take place.
The first solar pv system of this site was installed …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Tufts University (MA)
The PhD is the highest level of study and requires a serious commitment. Graduates of the doctoral program are well positioned for careers in academia, industry, government and consulting. Students …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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PhD in Environmental Engineering
- University of Connecticut (CT)
Doctoral study provides the highest level of formal preparation before entering the engineering profession. It is both competitive and challenging and offers special opportunities for learning, research and offers special …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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PhD in Planning, Design & the Built Environment
- Clemson University (SC)
The PhD Program in Planning, Design and the Built Environment focuses on preparing the next generation of academics and professions for diverse and complex challenges of an interdisciplinary nature. The …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Sustainability Management (BS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Sustainability Management is an online Bachelor of Science completion program, ideal for those who have or will soon earn an Associate's degrees in an applicable field, or equivalent credits. The …
- Posted Jan. 25, 2019
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Environmental Leaders Program (ELP) Networking and Professional Meeting
- University of Richmond (VA)
The mission of the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is to support visionary, action-oriented, and diverse leadership for a just and sustainable future. ELP aims to catalyze change by providing emerging …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Building on Your Institutional Strengths to Reduce Food Waste
- Unity Environmental University (ME)
Unity College had a small scale limited food waste collection system in the dining halls on campus. By working with a local partner, the food waste that could be collected …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Climate Action Plan
- Loyola Marymount University (CA)
LMU strives to infuse sustainability into all campus decision-making processes in order to promote economic, social, spiritual and environmental well-being. The lens of sustainability provides a powerful vision for community …
- Posted Oct. 6, 2021
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U.S. Progress Toward Sustainability in Higher Education
- Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (DC)
Sustainable development remains barely recognized as a significant social, economic or environmental challenge for the United States. The President's Council on Sustainable Development (PCSD) 4 was disbanded in May 1999, …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Women & Sustainability: Utilizing a Year-long Theme to Enhance your Sustainability Initiatives
- Clarkson University (NY)
Developing a consistent theme around your sustainability work can be an effective way of connecting and resonating with new audiences, deepening your commitments in sustainability and overall enhancing the efficacy …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Catalyzing curricular coherence with a Sustainability Focus designation
- University of Hawaii System Office (HI)
The S Designation framework is a method of benchmarking sustainability curriculum and stimulating interdisciplinary dialogue to develop curricular coherence around topics of sustainability. The framework is an 'opt-in' process designed …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Acts of Art for the Environment
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
In Sustainable Earth, there are two different project groups, one focusing on the intersection of environmentalism and technology, the other on environmental art. My poster will focus on how art …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Educating for Sustainability Webinar Series - Strategies for Institutionalizing Sustainability in the Curriculum
- Dickinson College (PA)
- University of Hawaii Kapiolani Community College (HI)
- AASHE (MA)
This webinar provides a broad and diverse perspective on the topic from a panel which includes: Krista Hiser & Bob Franco - Kapiolani Community College and Lindsey Lyons - Dickinson …
- Posted March 20, 2018
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MEd in Environmental Education
- Western Washington University (WA)
The central goal of the Master of Education in Environmental Education program is to develop leaders in environmental education. One option, the residency, emphasizes the non-profit sector of the field, …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Sustainability reporting, universities and global reporting initiative applicability: a still open issue
- Università di Verona
Purpose: The porpose of this study is to critically consider the use of global reporting initiative (GRI) guidelines in universities' sustainability reports. In light of the recent literature and Habermas's …
- Posted Aug. 13, 2025
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