Photographs

Introduction

AASHE’s photo library showcases high-resolution photographs that depict one or more aspects of sustainability on campus.

At a Glance

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Total Resources
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Countries
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U.S. States & Territories
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Canadian Provinces

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Modern life relies on plastic.

  • Florida State University (FL)

Modern life relies on plastic. This lightweight, adaptable product is a cornerstone of packaging, medical equipment, the aerospace and automotive industries and more. But plastic waste remains a problem as …


Bates Students at Their Solar Array

  • Bates College (ME)

After crunching the financing numbers, Bates students stand in front of the solar array that they helped make happen. The array accounts for 75% of Bates' total power.


Sustainability at Connecticut College

  • Connecticut College (CT)

Images submitted for the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index.


Initiatives that deliver our #1 in Climate Action ranking

  • University of Tasmania (TAS)

The University of Tasmania has embedded the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across everything that we do, including making them a focus on discussions at our Orientation and Open Day events. …


San Jose State University

  • San Jose State University (CA)

San Jose State University students, faculty, and staff are deeply committed to sustainability. SJSU offers a wide range of academic courses and programs on this critical issue as well as …


NAU SCI 2024 Water Images

  • Northern Arizona University (AZ)

NAU is thrilled to honor our appearence in the High Performers: Water category in this years SCI!


Students working at Changemaker Central

  • Arizona State University (AZ)

Gloria Ayala, Khan Nadire, Trey Leveque and Tran Nikki work together in Changemaker Central at the Memorial Union


ASU Student Biodesign Institute

  • Arizona State University (AZ)

Ntombizodwa Makuyana, a Barrett Honors College student, working at the ASU Biodesign Institute


Reclaimed Landscapes: The Art of Jarod Charzewski

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Reclaimed Landscapes: The Art of Jarod Charzewski April 7 – May 17, 2018 Curators: Danielle Clark & Jennifer Minasian

About the Exhibition

Reclaimed Landscapes explores the edge between sustainable and …


Students Learn Green Manufacturing Methods for a Sustainable Future

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Mechanical engineering major Matthew Lindwall is working on a manufacturing project to reduce carbon emissions in transportation by using “green” hydrogen as a clean energy source.

Classmate Rahul Pashpuleti is …


Earth Month 2024 at Northwestern University

  • Northwestern University (IL)

sustainNU, Northwestern University's Campus Sustainability Program, teamed up with the Block Art Museum for a guided tour of their current exhibition, Actions for Earth: Art, Care & Ecology as part …


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 …


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. …


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 …


ego/eco: environmental art of collective conciousness

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

About the ExhibitionThis group exhibition will include work by thirteen artists or artist collaborations ranging from emerging artists to pioneers in the field of Environmental Art and disciplines spanning graphic …


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 …


Garden Flea Market Returns to Arboretum and Botanical Garden at CSUF

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Cal State Fullerton’s communications class, Event Planning and Management, is proud to present the second annual Garden Flea Market, taking place on Thursday, April 18, from noon to 4 p.m. …


CSUF will have virtual parking permits by 2024

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

By 2024, Cal State Fullerton students and faculty will no longer need to place a parking permit sticker on their windshield, as the university transitions from physical sticker parking permits …


Cal State Fullerton introduces a new contactless way to parking

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Cal State Fullerton students can now pay for parking remotely with the Park Mobile App.

Elissa Thomas, the parking operations and transportation demand manager, said that a decreasing demand for …


From Farm to Food Pantry

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

The Fullerton Arboretum and CSUF Campus Garden keep the ASI Food Pantry stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables.

JADA FONSECA HOLDS A PAIR OF PRUNERS IN ONE HAND and gently …


Engineering, Computer Science Students Pitch Solutions to Address Social Justice Issues

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

At Cal State Fullerton’s second annual Engineering Social Justice: A Design Challenge, three student teams took top honors for their projects that addressed such important topics as access to mental …


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 …


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 …


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 …


E3 Internship Program Sows Seeds for Tomorrow’s Environmental Leaders

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

The Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton is one of just three arboreta in the state of California and one of 28 arboreta in the world to achieve …


University of Louisville Earth Day Paint, Picnic & Potluck

  • University of Louisville (KY)

On Earth Day 2024, Monday, April 22nd at 5:30pm, the University of Louisville's Sustainability Council invited everyone outside for an Earth Day Celebration in Stansbury Park, immediately adjacent campus, south …


Campus Promotes Understanding of Histories, Contributions of Native American Communities

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Supporting Cal State Fullerton’s Native American and Indigenous student population begins with understanding the diverse culture, histories, traditions and stories of the Native nations in Orange County and beyond.

“I …


Working Toward a Clean Energy Future: CSUF Presents Second Energy and Sustainability Summit

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

As Orange County works toward its climate goals, Cal State Fullerton is committed to advancing clean energy for the future, providing students with hands-on research opportunities and partnering with local …


Earth Month Activities at CSU Channel Islands

  • California State University, Channel Islands (CA)

California State University Channel Islands celebrates Earth Day throughout the entire month of April. In April 2024, the university organized a series of events to celebrate the earth and promote …


Community Clean Up on Houbolt Road

  • Joliet Junior College (IL)

Joliet Junior College had a clean up on the road outside of the school. We invited 15 different businesses along the road and had 5 sign up, including a visit …


Upcycle Journal Day at Joliet Junior College

  • Joliet Junior College (IL)

Students made journals from homemade and G.O.O.S. paper.


Romeoville Repair Cafe at Joliet Junior College

  • Joliet Junior College (IL)

Joliet Junior College is a registered international Repair Cafe! We had our first Repair Cafe of the year and our on April 13th, we had our very first one for …


Auburn University Earth Day 2024

  • Auburn University (AL)

Auburn University celebrates Earth Day 2024


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 …


Titan Team Creates Ingenious Ideas for Sustainable House of the Future

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

Civil engineering majors Isai Jimenez and Daniel Santa Maria are learning how to build a sustainable house for the future, focus on issues facing Orange County housing and reduce climate …


CSUF Engineering Team Selected for Competition to Build Sustainable Home, Address Issues Facing Orange County Housing

  • California State University, Fullerton (CA)

To help solve California’s housing needs through sustainable development, a Cal State Fullerton student and faculty engineering team has been selected to participate in the first-ever Orange County Sustainability Decathlon. …


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 …


Students of Department of Bioinformatics Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBWUP), Pakistan celebrated Earth Day at campus through plantation and cleanliness campaign.

  • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University

Female students of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar took part in plantation and cleanliness drive at campus under the supervision of Dr. Nosheen Bibi, Assistant Professor, Department of Bioinformatics, …


Students of Department of Food and Nutrition, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBWUP), Pakistan celebrated Earth Day at campus to raise awareness about sustainability for DNGFE activity.

  • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University

Female students of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, showcased importance of environmental conservation and sustainability for encouraging other students, faculty and staff to come together and take action for …


Students of Department of Biochemistry, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBWUP), Pakistan, Gain Insights into Sustainable and Eco-friendly Transportation during BRT System Visit for DNGFE activity.

  • Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University

Female students of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar (SBBWUP), Pakistan, had the opportunity to gain a firsthand understanding of urban mobility and sustainable transport initiatives during an informative visit …


Weigh the Waste

  • Seattle University (WA)

Seattle University's Redhawk dining team wanted to create a visual representation of the waste that is created from students choosing a compostable to-go container instead of choosing a plate.


Rice University Earth Month Kick-Off Festival 2024

  • Rice University (TX)

Rice University's Office of Sustainability hosted an Earth Month Kick-Off Festival in the Rice Memorial Center. The event featured over 20 campus and community organizations and drew over 150 attendees. …


Green Grad Party

  • University of Southern California (CA)

USC students decorate their graduation caps at the Green Grad party hosted by the Office of Sustainability.

  • Posted April 30, 2024
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USC Sustainability Town Hall

  • University of Southern California (CA)

Students gather in the USC Sustainability Hub to hear from a panel of speakers provide updates on campus sustainability efforts.

  • Posted April 30, 2024
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End-of-Year Party for Graduating Interns

  • University of Southern California (CA)

Graduating interns from the USC Office of Sustainability pose with their certificates of appreciation in front of the mural in the campus Sustainability Hub.

  • Posted April 30, 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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PCC Earth Week 2024

  • Portland Community College (OR)

We celebrated Earth Week at Portland Community College (PCC) with over 30 events throughout the week! We hosted tours and planting parties in our on-campus Learning Gardens, upcycling workshops in …

  • Posted April 30, 2024
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USC Peace Garden Seed Giveaway

  • University of Southern California (CA)

Student volunteers gather at the USC Peace Garden to harvest and label seeds collected from the garden to give away.

  • Posted April 30, 2024
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Arts & Climate Collective Festival

  • University of Southern California (CA)

USC students participate in the annual Arts & CLimate Collective Festival during Earth Month.

  • Posted April 29, 2024
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Nebraska Native Pollinator Garden at Creighton University

  • Creighton University (NE)

For Earth Day 2024, students, faculty and staff were invited to prepare the Nebraska Native Pollinator Garden, located on the Creighton University campus in Omaha, NE, for its next growing …

  • Posted April 29, 2024
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