New trash, recycling bins make waste management look, act smart
Sixty recently installed trash and recycling receptacles that look and act smart will change how Facilities Management talks trash, as well as how the unit manages waste on campus.
Tag: "Sustainability"
CSU ranked among top 10 in green colleges guide
Colorado State University is ranked sixth in the nation among environmentally responsible colleges, according to Princeton Review.
CSU Todos Santos Center offers variety of sustainability courses
Educating students and community members about sustainable practices in tourism, agriculture, and other subjects has become a cornerstone for Colorado State University’s Todos Santos Center in Baja California Sur (BCS), Mexico.
CSU jumps to No. 4 on Sierra magazine’s Cool Schools green ranking
Colorado State University has gone from 11th place to fourth place on this year’s “Cool Schools” ranking from the Sierra Club’s official magazine, Sierra.
International House outperforms similar U.S. buildings in energy efficiency
On average, ENERGY STAR certified buildings and plants use 35 percent less energy, cause 35 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and are less expensive to operate than their peers — all without sacrifices in performance or comfort.
Students buzzing with activity in beekeeping, bee medicine clubs
About a dozen students gathered outside the Durrell Center for a "hiving," placing honey bees in three newly built hives.
Campus abuzz with pollinator-friendly beds
If you notice this spring that campus is buzzing more than usual, that’s likely because of a new commitment to being mindful of bees and other pollinators, their habitat and nutritional needs, and how the campus can play a role.
Upcycling: Making cool stuff from old stuff
Eco Leader has collected 10 banners and around 500 bike tubes from across campus and transformed them into products that can then be given back to the community.