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.
From the Chancellor: Happy 50th birthday to the Environmental Center
We were both a lot younger when I started teaching at CU 46 years ago. Now we are both older—and greener. The Environmental Center celebrates its 50th anniversary today as the nation’s first student-led environmental center, founded on the first Earth Day in 1970. Read more
Athletics’ work helps elevate profile of sustainability
CU Athletics have helped lead zero-waste and sustainability efforts among collegiate athletic programs, including construction of four new LEED Platinum-certified buildings and a first-of-its-kind recyclable aluminum cup for gameday use. Read more
10 recent CU Boulder research, education stories that are changing the world
In honor of Earth Day, we're highlighting some of our highest impact stories of late. In the research and academic spheres, CU Boulder community members are delving into everything from drought emergency strategies to building materials that come alive (in a good way) with the help of bacteria. Read more
Environmental Center celebrates 50 years of students in action
The E-Center has helped CU Boulder lead in sustainability among universities nationally throughout the decades. Student ingenuity and passion, supported by staff members, has proven to be a successful model. Read more
Take the Sustainable Buffs Pledge
Being a sustainable Buff is something we can do wherever we are, at any time of the year. This Earth Day, consider joining together with your fellow Buffs to take the Sustainable Buffs Pledge. Read more
Join the sustainable solutions pitch night on April 13
The CU President’s Office invites students to present their ideas for sustainable innovations and solutions in competition for cash prizes. Registration to compete in the event is open through March 9. Participants do not need an existing team or idea to register. Read more
Earth Day 2020: Share your sustainability-related research and innovations
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the campus community is invited to share and learn about the wide array of sustainability leadership and accomplishments at CU Boulder. Get involved! Read more
Interested in eating more plant-based? Tips and recipes to try
Eating a plant-based diet doesn’t mean eating a salad for every meal! Here are some tips for incorporating meatless meals into your life and three delicious recipes to try. Read more
Facilities Management accelerates compost collections expansion
The plan to integrate compost collections into all campus buildings by summer 2022 represents another important step toward the campus's goal of achieving a 90% waste-diversion rate by 2025. Read more
How to save money by living green
Living sustainably often comes with an added bonus—saving money! Here are five ways to lower your costs by living green. Read more