Sustainability
É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ is set to receive its first battery-electric trash truck, expected to arrive within 12 to 18 months. It will replace a diesel truck and reduce annual diesel fuel consumption by approximately 1,200 gallons.
See what was discussed at the recent Sustainability Council listening session, from project updates to sustainable move-out coordination and more.
É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ has announced the construction of a 1.1 megawatt ground-mounted solar array on East Campus, which will offset 1.3% of the university's total annual electricity use. Completion of the project is expected by January 2026.
Vice Chancellor Andrew Mayock touches on how É«ÊÓƵÏÂÔØ is integrating sustainability into every aspect of university life. Feeling inspired? Don't miss the Campus Sustainability Summit April 22—23.
If you're feeling distressed or anxious about the impacts of climate change, here are a few coping strategies that may help.
At its April meeting, the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team welcomed Jane Zelikova and discussed Andrew Mayock’s onboarding, the sustainability landscape map, operational updates and upcoming events.
In March, the Department of Environmental Studies held its first Career in the Environment Fair for attendees to explore careers in environmental science, sustainability and conservation. The event featured the State of the Field Panel, and students had the chance to network with 18 organizations.- The Campus Sustainability Council recently discussed preparations for its campuswide listening session on April 11 and got sustainability project updates.
Sustainability Buffs are building with bricks made of algae, 3D-printing schools and more. Also in the latest issue of the Coloradan: the 100-year-old superfan Peggy Coppom, SpaceX astronaut Sarah Gillis, and an ode to the Dark Horse.
CU Athletics and the Environmental Center have received this year's GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge award in recognition of efforts to reduce and recycle waste generated during football games at Folsom Field.