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New Research Program Investigates Carbon Footprint of Fibers to Combat Climate Change

ā€œThis is groundbreaking research that will help in the fight against climate change by providing quantitative information to consumers and help them in their purchase decision making,ā€ said Ronalds Gonzalez, an associate professor of conversion economics and sustainability in the Department of Forest Biomaterials.
The NC State belltower stands, surrounded by blooms of spring. Photo by Marc Hall.

Nominations Open for Sustainability Awards

The NC State Sustainability Awards are accepting nominations to recognize sustainability excellence on campus, in the community or around the world.
A group of students present information to their class on flood plains and community centers.

First-Year Students Learn the Value of GIS for Environmental Justice

Each year, more than 150 incoming NC State freshmen in the Environmental First Year Program learn how geospatial tools can help reveal and address environmental inequities produced by systemic racism.
Collage photos of students at Make-A-Thon event showcasing their innovations and projects.

Waste Solutions are Big Winners at 2023 Make-A-Thon

Students shared their ideas and competed for prizes during the annual NC State Make-A-Thon sustainability challenge.
Queen bee surrounded by her hive on honeycomb.

Vaccination for Bees Doesnā€™t Sting

The first product approved to immunize insects could help beekeepers, and it won’t hurt bees a bit. Really.
A man packs a crate of donated items into the trunk of a car.

Packing the Pantry

The inaugural Year of Feeding the Pack challenge united the university community to collect 23,542 pounds of food for NC State’s food pantry.