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Students head from the Brickyard in the direction of Hillsborough Street on a pleasant November 2019 afternoon. Photo by Becky Kirkland.

Student Advice for the First Week of College

The Sustainability Stewards share advice for first-year students to thrive during their first week of college and beyond.
Move-in day on Cates Ave with students holding boxes and clothing and dorm items

Student Advice for a Sustainable Move-In

The Sustainability Stewards share advice for first-year students on how to have a sustainable move-in.
An illustration of the self-sustaining, circular system of "microcleaners." The soft dendricolloids (orange) are functionalized with peptides that bind to the colored microplastic pieces. These microplastics are then consumed by engineered microbes (green) to be used as fuel or to be made into more microcleaners.

Reduce, reuse, recycle

NC State University researchers are studying the fundamental science behind how to address plastic waste.
Sustainability Stewards posing at a Campus Green Haven, an outdoor green space designed to promote student wellness.

For Students, By Students: Campus Green Havens

Discover the Campus Green Havens, three new campus gardens designed by the Sustainability Stewards to promote student wellness.
Multiple rows of classroom desks.

Summer Energy Savings On Campus

NC State's Summer Energy Savings Initiative leverages lull in classroom usage for energy conservation, reducing costs and minimizing straing for regional electricity grids.