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Boulder Bound - Sustainability

CU Buffs Live Green
CU Boulder encourages students to make purposeful choices that have a positive impact on our environment. As a leader in sustainability, CU Boulder is proud to introduce PIPs Rewards - a program that makes living sustainably fun and rewarding. PIPs are Positive Impact Points, and can be earned for everyday activities that benefit the planet, our community, and your personal health. Add your activities to the CU PIPs Rewards app, which will be available during Welcome Week, to start earning rewards!

Earn Rewards with PIPs!

What if you were rewarded for riding the bus, refilling your water bottle or recycling? CU’s PIPs Rewards App launches just in time for Welcome Week! Download the App when you arrive on campus to participate in contests and win awesome prizes like deals on yoga classes, local shops, restaurants and more.

Learn more about PIPs

 

Tips for Living Green

Are you looking for more ways to live green? The CU Buffs Green Living Guide has tools and tips for living a greener, healthier life. Reduce your environmental impact through small changes in your daily routine that make a big difference. Review the Boulder Bound move-in eco-tips.

Check out the Green Living Guide

 

Things to Bring to Campus
  • A bike, U-lock and bike light
  • Reusable water bottles and coffee mugs (every residence hall has a filtered water fill station)
  • Used or recycled furnishings. Check out Boulder’s Tour de Thrift.
  • Recycled-content paper, notebooks and school supplies
  • A power strip for plugging in chargers, electronics and appliances
  • Energy-saving CFL or LED bulbs
  • Reusable shopping bags
  • Reusable utensils for eating on the go
  • Rechargeable batteries
  • Environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies, including cold water laundry detergent 
Take the Pledge

92% of CU Buffs want to lower their carbon footprints, and 90% want to make choices that support a sustainable lifestyle. Tell us where you stand on the issue: by signing the CU Buffs Live Green Pledge, you will gain access to resources, opportunities, and earn 250 PIPs to start your school year off right. What are you waiting for? 

Sign the pledge today!   

Need Help?
New Student & Family Programs is here to support you throughout the summer. Call or text 
303-492-4431 or email welcome@colorado.edu.