Working with Denver Urban Gardens, this CU Boulder environmental studies research team received $950,000 from American Cancer Society to explore the measurable health benefits of community gardening.
Your green holiday gift guide
Are you exchanging gifts for the holidays? Non-traditional or reusable gifts can help leave a positive impact. Here are four things to consider for a green holiday season. Read more
Grad student helps make prosthetic sockets out of recycled plastic
Josh Tacca, a doctoral student in mechanical engineering, worked with prosthetists in Quito, Ecuador, last summer making prosthetic sockets using a 3D scanner and recycled plastic bottles. Read more
Things to know about recycling on campus
When recyclable items are put into the correct bin, it helps ensure materials maintain a high quality for the recycling process. Here are some tips for recycling different materials on campus. Read more
Do good and earn rewards with PIPs
Did you know you could earn gift cards and discounts when you recyclen or refill your water bottle? With the Positive Impacts Points program faculty, staff and students are rewarded for actions that benefit the environment, personal well-being and the community. Read more
Sustainable Buffs: 3 things to know about composting on campus
At CU Boulder, composting is easy, convenient and great for our environment. Here are some tips for what and where to compost on campus. Read more
Sustainable Buffs: Easy ways to eat local
With 95% of students wanting to lower their carbon footprint, choosing locally sourced food can help. Here are some ways you can eat sustainably, both on and off campus. Read more
Engineering Center first CU building to go plastic-free for beverages
The move includes both of the Gravity Cafe coffee shops and all of the vending machines in the Engineering Center. Read more
CU Boulder, Ball introduce game-changing aluminum cup at Folsom Field
Ball Corporation and the University of Colorado Boulder have announced a partnership to introduce Ball's infinitely recyclable aluminum cup to collegiate football fans at CU's Folsom Field during the 2019 season. Read more
Alumni in Focus: The future of water in the West
The Southwest is drying. During a 730-mile rafting trip down the Colorado River's main tributary, alumna Heather Hansman (MJour'10) saw water scarcity up close. Read more
Congressional hearing on campus highlights CU Boulder climate change leadership
More than 250 people listened in on the event including statements and testimony from U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and CU Boulder Chief Sustainability Officer Heidi VanGenderen. Read more