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.
Get ready for Bike to Work Day
June 26 is Bike to Work Day. Here’s what you need to know for the day and tips for your commute. Read more
10 new EV charging stations now live at SEEC
The electric vehicle charging stations can be used by any faculty, staff, students and visitors and are free for use by those with monthly or semester campus parking permits. Read more
CU Boulder Athletics signs U.N. agreement boosting sustainability
The Athletic Department's commitment made CU Boulder the first university in the nation to sign on to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework, which aims to drive emission reductions among sports operations and leverage sports as a unifying tool to drive climate awareness and action. Read more
Art, efficiency elevated with University Theatre’s new modern lighting approach
The Department of Theatre & Dance recently replaced just over half of University Theatre’s existing incandescent lighting equipment with energy-efficient LEDs. Read more
CU Boulder named Tree Campus USA for 9th year in a row
Tree Campus USA is an Arbor Day Foundation program honoring institutions for effective campus forest management and for engaging employees and students in conservation goals. Read more
Join the Campus Sustainability Summit April 18
Former Boulder mayor and Boulder County Commissioner Will Toor will keynote the 26th annual summit, and Campus Sustainability Award winners have been announced. Read more
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: Student’s fashion blog, magazine add sustainability to style
Graduate student Ana Bogusky’s passion for fashion inspired her to launch a style blog and magazine-like handbook that create awareness for shopping locally and ethically. 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