Village Center Dining and Community Commons exterior

Village Center Dining and Community Commons notches LEED Platinum

June 25, 2019

The honor for green building practices gives CU Boulder 28 LEED-certified buildings, including 11 Platinum certifications.

Electric vehicle charging station on campus

10 new EV charging stations now live at SEEC

June 14, 2019

The electric vehicle charging stations can be used by any faculty, staff, students and visitors and are free for use by those with monthly or semester campus parking permits.

CU Indoor practice facility with solar panels

CU Boulder Athletics signs U.N. agreement boosting sustainability

May 13, 2019

The Athletic Department's commitment made CU Boulder the first university in the nation to sign on to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework, which aims to drive emission reductions among sports operations and leverage sports as a unifying tool to drive climate awareness and action.

Dancers on stage in orange light

Art, efficiency elevated with University Theatre’s new modern lighting approach

April 25, 2019

The Department of Theatre & Dance recently replaced just over half of University Theatre’s existing incandescent lighting equipment with energy-efficient LEDs.

Campus community member walks across Norlin Quad

CU Boulder named Tree Campus USA for 9th year in a row

April 18, 2019

Tree Campus USA is an Arbor Day Foundation program honoring institutions for effective campus forest management and for engaging employees and students in conservation goals.

Sustainability awards luncheon

Join the Campus Sustainability Summit April 18

April 10, 2019

Former Boulder mayor and Boulder County Commissioner Will Toor will keynote the 26th annual summit, and Campus Sustainability Award winners have been announced.

Blue refillable water bottle

How refilling your water bottle can help pay your tuition

March 18, 2019

The PIPs Rewards app allows you to earn “positive impact points” for various actions that benefit the planet, community and your personal health. Now these points also can be turned into scholarships.

Ana Bogusky poses with her unCover magazine handbook

Pushing Boundaries: Student’s fashion blog, magazine add sustainability to style

March 4, 2019

Graduate student Ana Bogusky’s passion for fashion inspired her to launch a style blog and magazine-like handbook that create awareness for shopping locally and ethically.

Students pose for photo in recycling bins at Vail Resorts

Pushing Boundaries: Vail Resorts aims for zero waste with help from Masters of Environment students

Feb. 15, 2019

Three CU Boulder students in the Masters of the Environment graduate program teamed up with Vail Resorts Inc. to help the industry leader reach its commitment to send no waste to the landfill by 2030.

Atrium inside CASE building

CASE building notches LEED Gold for green building excellence

Feb. 14, 2019

LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol ensuring energy cost savings, lower carbon emissions and healthy work environments. CU Boulder now has 27 LEED-certified buildings.

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