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Improving Wood Products Could Be a Key to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Harnessing the ability of wood products to store carbon even after harvest could have a significant effect on greenhouse gas emissions and change commonly accepted forestry practices, a new study from NC State researchers suggests. The new study published in the journal Carbon Balance and Management uses carbon storage modeling to link the carbon stored in…
Make-A-Thon 2024: Innovation for Good
Discover the winning solutions to Make-A-Thon 2024, NC State's annual sustainability innovation competition.
Tuffy Tumbler Triumphs at Make-A-Thon
Learn more about NC State Make-A-Thon's winning idea and team from the 2024 sustainability innovation competition.
NC State researchers study enhanced water treatment methods to remove PFAS
More than seven years after the discovery of elevated levels of harmful chemicals in the Cape Fear River that provides drinking water for 1.5 million people, NC State University researchers who brought awareness to this public health issue are continuing to pursue a broad range of research initiatives with the goal of ensuring a cleaner environment and safer drinking water.
Agee Leinberry FTM ‘14: Sustainable Solutions in Luxury Fashion
A passion for high-end brands, sustainability and business inspired FTM ‘14 alumni Agee Leinberry to become her own boss by founding Couper – a luxury fashion retailer that creates one-of-a-kind eventwear capsules.
Nafion byproduct 2 Found in Blood of Well Users Near Fayetteville, N.C.
PFAS detected in well water in Bladen and Cumberland counties.
Top 10 Campus Sustainability Moments of 2023
Explore University Sustainability Office’s top ten favorite moments that advanced campus sustainability in 2023.
10 Ideas for Plastic-Free Presents
Unwrap the magic of a sustainable holiday with these 10 plastic-free present ideas.
Researchers Combine Biopolymers Derived From the Ocean to Replace Synthetic Plastic Films
Crustacean and seaweed materials combined in a unique way could provide a sustainable alternative to plastic films.
Get the Scoop on Sustainable Composting
NC State’s Engineering Sustainable Composting and Outreach Program ((e)SCoOP) is bridging research, education and community engagement with support from the Sustainability Fund.