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NC State Awarded $1.2 Million

Utilities and Engineering, within Facilities Operations at NC State, has been awarded $1.2 million for energy projects and fellowships through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

A Rind is a Terrible Thing to Waste

NC State University has launched composting in all campus dining hall facilities. The initiative will help the university reach the goal of diverting 65% of...

UAB Gets Aggressive in Going Green

Will Lamb, UAB president, said: “UAB commits to sustainability because it sends the right message to students, and promotes a healthier future for not only...

Recovery Act Funds Creates Jobs

RALEIGH -Twenty-three private businesses, public agencies, and public and private universities will receive $5.6 million to create 400 jobs and internships to give students hands-on...

Centennial Gets First Green Roof

North Carolina State University recently completed installation of a 3,780-square-foot green roof at the new Engineering Building III on the university’s Centennial Campus. The unique...

Waste Reduction & Recycling Awarded

NC State University has won the Outstanding University Program for its Waste Reduction & Recycling efforts. Given each year to a college or university in...

NCSU Team Takes 1st & 3rd in Competition

In its 10th year, the North Carolina Sustainable Building Design Competition (NCSBDC) held its annual judging this past Saturday at the NC Museum of Natural...

NC State Named Top 5 Green School

North Carolina State University has been named one of the Top 5 Greenest Schools in the Southeast by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine. The March issue...

Earthwise Awards

Each year a faculty member, staff member and a student are honored with an “Earthwise Award” for outstanding achievement in environmental sustainability on campus. The...