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.
How refilling your water bottle can help pay your tuition
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. Read more
Pushing Boundaries: Vail Resorts aims for zero waste with help from Masters of Environment students
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. Read more
CASE building notches LEED Gold for green building excellence
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. Read more
Calling all award nominations, presentation submissions for Campus Sustainability Summit
Organizers are putting out a call for presentations and nominations for the 26th Campus Sustainability Summit April 18, an information-sharing forum featuring updates and discussions. Read more
Strategic Facilities Visioning ‘deep dive’ setting foundation for work to come
The project team continues to gather invaluable insights from campus stakeholders about where university departments see themselves in the future and how facilities can help them get there. Read more
CU Boulder waste diversion tops 50 percent for first time
The tonnage is tallied, and CU Boulder's waste diversion rate eclipsed 50 percent for the first time in school history, with the campus recovering, recycling and reusing more waste than was sent to landfills. Read more
Simple ways to live more sustainably
Our everyday actions can lead to a ripple effect throughout our communities. Whether you live on or off campus, here are a few things you can do to live more sustainably. Read more
In its 10th year, Ralphie's Green Stampede is closer to zero waste than ever
Get your compost and recycling in the right bins during Saturday's Homecoming game to help the Buffs beat the rest of the Pac-12 in the Zero Waste Bowl. Read more
Earn rewards, make the world a better place
Did you know you can earn prizes such as ski passes, gift cards and concert tickets when you recycle or refill your water bottle? Get rewarded for everyday sustainable actions with the PIPs app. Read more
CU is buzzing with Tour de Hive
September is Pollinator Appreciation Month, and the CU Museum of Natural History and city of Boulder are teaming up to celebrate with a tour of one of the campus's pollinator gardens on Sept. 9. Read more