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GRITS Sustainability Project Management & Tracking Platform
- Sustainable Endowments Institute (MA)
GRITS is a platform to help institutions plan, analyze, track, and share the energy, financial, and carbon impacts of their sustainability projects. It also enables institutions to access and learn …
- Posted June 25, 2025
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Renewable Energy coursework at the University of Tasmania's School of Climate Safe Engineering
- University of Tasmania (TAS)
Students undertaking coursework within the School of Climate Safe Engineering focused on renewable energy installations on the roof of the University of Tasmania's Engineering building. The University is pivoting the …
- Posted June 6, 2025
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Michigan State Students Volunteer at Pollinator Gardens
- Michigan State University (MI)
Michigan State University students demonstrated their commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement this Earth Month during the annual Spring Spartan Day of Service. Working along the picturesque Red Cedar …
- Posted April 28, 2025
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Campus Bloom Day
- Instituto de Empresa SL
Campus Bloom Day is a community-driven event where students, faculty, and staff come together to plant pollinator-friendly flowers and greenery across campus! We created vibrant habitats for bees, butterflies, and …
- Posted April 24, 2025
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Earth Day 2025 at Stellenbosch University
- Stellenbosch University (Western Cape)
Stellenbosch University’s students and staff took to the streets on campus to celebrate Earth Day 2025 with a walk and clean-up on 22 April 2025, committing to this year’s theme …
- Posted April 24, 2025
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Northwestern University Earth Month Fair
- Northwestern University (IL)
sustainNU, Northwestern University's Campus Sustainability Program, hosts an annual Earth Month Fair to share sustainability work happening on campus and what people can do to reduce their environmental impact. The …
- Posted April 22, 2025
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UNC Charlotte Student Garden Day
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte (NC)
An annual event hosted by the Office of Sustainability, UNC Charlotte Jamil Niner Student Pantry, and the Pollinator Club at UNC Charlotte that organizes volunteers to beautify the four garden …
- Posted April 22, 2025
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UNC Charlotte Campus Beautification Day
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte (NC)
The Office of Sustainability and Grounds Department hosted the semi-annual Campus Beautification Day on April 16th. Volunteers planted trees around our Greek Village housing area, and cleaned up litter around …
- Posted April 22, 2025
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The evolution of on-campus catering through single-use plastic reduction
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Aramark (PA)
Arizona State University (ASU), the largest public university in the United States, has reimagined its catering services to align with its ambitious sustainability goals. Anchored in service design methodology, this …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Fault Detection and Diagnostics at California State University, Northridge
- California State University, Northridge (CA)
- Siemens Industry, Inc. (IL)
This project has enhanced CSUN's understanding and management of its building mechanical systems, fostering collaboration among building controls specialists, HVAC mechanics, and sustainability staff. The Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Cat Trax Bike Share Program
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
Cat Trax bike share is a collaborative program between the town of Durham, NH and the UNH Sustainability Institute. We manage and maintain a fleet of 30 bikes that are …
- Posted Jan. 27, 2025
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Case Study Title: Drexel University Organic Land Care
- Drexel University (PA)
- Re:wild Your Campus (TX)
In 2022, students at Drexel launched a bold campaign advocating for organic land care on their campus. After countless meetings with campus staff, their hard work paid off. In 2023, …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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University of Wisconsin- Madison Organic Land Management Pilot Project
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- Re:wild Your Campus (TX)
In the fall of 2022, students at UW-Madison were selected to participate in the Re:wild Your Campus Fellowship, and began advocating for an end to the use of synthetic pesticides …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Sustainability Vision 2036: an Inclusive Process for Strategic Planning
- Emory University (GA)
Since Emory adopted sustainability as a guiding principle in its 2005 Strategic Plan, the enterprise has published two Sustainability Vision and Strategic Plans. These documents have guided Emory through two …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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Sorting it Out: A People-Centered Perspective on a Stadium Zero Waste Program
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte (NC)
In 2022, the Office of Sustainability at UNC Charlotte took responsibility for an existing football stadium zero waste program. This shift in leadership, along with other changes to equipment, supplies, …
- Posted Jan. 24, 2025
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System-wide STARS completion for Tecnológico de Monterrey
- Tecnológico de Monterrey – Campus Monterrey (Nuevo Leon)
Tecnológico de Monterrey is a private, non-profit, independent institution with no political and religious affiliations. The work of Tecnológico de Monterrey and all its campuses is supported by civil associations …
- Posted Jan. 22, 2025
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A Learning Landscape: Living, Maintaining and Teaching Sustainability
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
It’s the 1980s and the Southland is a thriving, bustling region criss-crossed by freeways and almost notorious for the slight gray haze that can be seen against the backdrop of …
- Posted Dec. 11, 2024
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Alternative Economies: Libraries of Things, Free Swaps, and Other Sustainable Solutions for Campuses
- George Mason University (VA)
- AASHE (MA)
- Post-Landfill Action Network (NH)
- Center for Biological Diversity (AZ)
Our endless growth economy has led to rampant overproduction and pressure to constantly consume, driving destructive resource extraction, pollution, and waste and contributing to the climate and extinction crises. With …
- Posted Dec. 5, 2024
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New Chiller and Autoclaves Installed on Campus
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
Cal State Fullerton is helping keep its students, faculty and staff cooler this summer and making the University more energy efficient — with the installation of a new chiller and …
- Posted Oct. 10, 2024
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Sustainability - CSUF works on the economic as well as environmental impacts
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
June 13, 2019 | Orange County Register, The (Santa Ana, CA) Author/Byline: By Susan Gill Vardon sgvardon@scng.com
At Cal State Fullerton, the idea of sustainability involves more than coming up …
- Posted Oct. 10, 2024
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Committed to Sustainability
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
Campus Undergoes Study to Measure Effort
By Pamela McLaren
Last year, Cal State Fullerton committed to developing a campus more focused on sustainability in its operations, outlook and curriculum. Following …
- Posted Oct. 10, 2024
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A Beacon to Savings - Campus to Replace Lights for More Energy Efficiency
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
By Pamela McLaren
How many people does it take to switch out a light bulb? On a college campus dealing with more than 75,000 lamps — it will take a …
- Posted Oct. 10, 2024
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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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Kyle Field Football Stadium
- Texas A&M University (TX)
Kyle Field view from Aggie Park which encourages campus and community members to spend time outdoors. Aggie Park hosts outdoor learning spaces, venues for community festivals, and an outdoor stage …
- Posted Aug. 19, 2024
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Creating A Stronger, Sustainable Campus
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
President Gordon Signs Talloires Declaration, Presidents Climate Commitment
By Pamela McLaren
President Milton A. Gordon has joined university presidents around the world in signing the Talloires Declaration, a statement of …
- Posted July 31, 2024
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Nova Scotia Community College: Photos for SCI 2024
- Nova Scotia Community College (NS)
The Nova Scotia Community College has been selected to be featured in the 2024 SCI. Photos have been requested to be submitted showcasing Associate institution's overall, Waste impact area, and …
- Posted July 29, 2024
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Aerial View of Bentley's Arena
- Bentley University (MA)
Bentley's arena is home to Bentley's Divison 1 mens hockey team. The Bentley Arena is the first standalone ice arena in the country to receive LEED Platinum certification, and the …
- Posted July 25, 2024
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Selkirk College Grounds
- Selkirk College (BC)
Hello! Selkirk College was selected to be featured in the latest SCI for "grounds" impact area. The following photos highlight two projects that demonstrate our dedication to sustainability within our …
- Posted July 21, 2024
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Dickinson College Farm
- Dickinson College (PA)
Dickinson’s College Farm is an 80-acre, USDA-certified organic farm and a living laboratory where students can gain distinctive, hands-on learning experiences.
- Posted July 15, 2024
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Dickinson College Pollinator Garden
- Dickinson College (PA)
The Dickinson College landscape has been changing to reflect important sustainability goals, which include a campus-wide dedication to hands-on sustainability education and stewardship. To reflect these goals, landscape design and …
- Posted July 15, 2024
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Microgrid Workforce Development Training
- Arizona State University at the Polytechnic Campus (AZ)
Arizona State University's (ASU) Laboratory for Energy And Power Solutions (LEAPS) offers over 300 hours of training in energy systems, microgrids, minigrids (off-grid systems), grid modernization, and other energy-related topics. …
- Posted July 10, 2024
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Fullerton Takes Part in "Flex Your Power" Energy Demand Program
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
California State University Recognized Fullerton Takes Part in "Flex Your Power" Energy Demand Program
The California State University has been recognized by the state’s Flex Your Power campaign for reducing …
- Posted June 12, 2024
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Campus Begins Turf Removal
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
Six months ago, Cal State Fullerton announced that it was letting sections of lawn die as part of its ongoing efforts to meet statewide mandates, due to the statewide drought. …
- Posted June 12, 2024
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Expanding the Power of the Sun
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
Cal State Fullerton is moving ahead with solar power and expanding the array of solar panels that harness the force of the sun to power lights, computers, air conditioning and …
- Posted June 12, 2024
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Green Practices and Learning Focus of Statewide Higher Education Sustainability Conference
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
More than 170 presenters will discuss best practices in a wide range of sustainable and green projects ranging from construction, lighting and energy during the 15th annual California Higher Education …
- Posted May 29, 2024
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Campus landscaping makes strides in water conservation
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
While rain may be infrequent in Southern California, Cal State Fullerton has implemented bioswales throughout campus in an effort to reduce water pollution and promote sustainability. Recently, these bioswales have …
- Posted May 28, 2024
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Campus Drought Response Is Evolving
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
Lawns Will Be Replaced, Other Ideas Sought to Save Water
Cal State Fullerton will be going brown — briefly — in response to the state’s current drought conditions.
The result …
- Posted May 28, 2024
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Greener Power: New Central Plant Becomes Operational
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
When the university’s new trigeneration plant begins operating next month, few will realize that a change has occurred — but its effect will be massive.
For the first time, the …
- Posted May 28, 2024
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Bowie State University celebrates Earth Month 2024
- Bowie State University (MD)
Bowie State University celebrated a diverse series of events throughout the entire month of April starting with the April 3 participation in the Maryland Climate Teach-In and culminating on April …
- Posted May 6, 2024
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Sustainable Garden
- California State University, Stanislaus (CA)
Master Gardener and Gardening Specialist Hector Vera leads a tour at the Sustainable Garden at Stanislaus State. In partnership with the agriculture department, this tour was organized and promoted by …
- Posted May 6, 2024
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Concordia University's Earth Week BioBlitz
- Concordia University
Concordia community members gathered on Loyola campus to participate in the 2024 City Nature Challenge (BioBlitz). This is an international competition encouraging citizen scientist to help out the scientific community …
- Posted April 30, 2024
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Earth Fest Celebration for Earth Month at Oklahoma State
- Oklahoma State University (OK)
Each year on Earth Day, we hold our campus Earth Fest, bringing together sustainability-focused student and faculty groups. The event features information about Energy Services, SGA sustainability initiatives, and various …
- Posted April 29, 2024
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UNC Charlotte Campus Beautification Day
- University of North Carolina, Charlotte (NC)
University of North Carolina Charlotte staff, students, faculty, and alumni planted trees and picked up litter around campus on April 17th in celebration of Earth Month.
- Posted April 23, 2024
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Certifying High-Performing and Sustainable Parking Structures on Campus: A Parksmart Workshop
- AASHE (MA)
- International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) (VA)
Parksmart is the world’s only certification program that defines, measures, and recognizes high-performing, sustainable garages. Developed by industry experts, Parksmart offers a roadmap for new and existing parking facilities to …
- Posted March 13, 2024
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It’s Really Free! Patriot Packout Expands to Support George Mason University Community Members’ Basic Needs
- George Mason University (VA)
This case study focuses on George Mason University’s sustainable move-out initiative, Patriot Packout (PPO) 2023. Existing in some form (unofficial and official) since 2003, the PPO initiative was expanded in …
- Posted Dec. 7, 2023
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50001 Ready Energy Management Assessment
- United States Department of Energy (DC)
Using this Excel-based tool, you can assess what management practices you already have in place that can be leveraged to meet ISO 50001 requirements, and get valuable insight into “gaps” …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2023
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Austin Community College, Rio Grande Campus LEED Platinum Renovation Project
- Austin Community College (TX)
Austin Community College LEED Platinum Renovation - The Rio Grande Campus project involved the renovation of a nearly 100-year-old campus building, and is the first LEED Platinum certification for Austin …
- Posted Sept. 2, 2023
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10,000-gallon rainwater cistern
- Muhlenberg College (PA)
Terrace showing outline of Fahy Commons 10,000-gallon rainwater cistern.
- Posted Aug. 30, 2023
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Rainwater harvesting control and filtration system
- Muhlenberg College (PA)
Rainwater from the Cistern is treated and used for toilet flushing.
- Posted Aug. 30, 2023
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