September 2024

News
Buffs Backyard Orchard Breaks Ground
CU Boulder is breaking ground on the Buffs Backyard Orchard, transforming campus into a sustainable, educational space that promotes biodiversity and supports the Buff Pantry.
CU Boulder Diverts the Weight of 50 Ralphies in Recycling During Move-In Week 2024
CU Boulder’s Zero Waste Program helped divert over 50,000 pounds of recycling from landfills during move-in week—equivalent to the weight of 50 Ralphies—proving that every Sustainable Buff makes a difference.
Sustainable Buffs: Live, Connect, and Lead
A sustainable guide to thrifting
Thrifting goes hand in hand with a sustainable lifestyle. With Americans throwing away over 13 million tons of clothing each year, fast fashion and overconsumption lead to excess waste in landfills, carbon emissions from textile manufacturing and depletion of resources. Thrifting promotes sustainabi...





