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Ms Wuf and Mr Wuf wearing Halloween costumes on field at Carter-Finley Football Stadium

Oct 29, 2024

A Spooky, Sustainable Halloween with the Sustainability Stewards

Craft your own spooky, sustainable Halloween with the tips from the NC State Sustainability Stewards for fun, low-waste costumes.

Oct 22, 2024

Zero Waste Wolfpack: Scoring Big for Sustainability

The Zero Waste Wolfpack is scoring big at NC State home football games as they lead the charge for sustainability.

Aug 26, 2024

Zero Waste Wolfpack Kicks Off Thursday

Join NC State Athletics in achieving zero waste at home football games.

Bacteria prepare to eat plastic.

Jul 29, 2024

A Possible Answer for a Pollution Problem

NC State team genetically engineers a microorganism that can break down plastics in saltwater.

Jul 15, 2024

Apparel Industry Leaks Millions of Tons of Plastic Into Environment Each Year, Study Finds

A new study finds that waste from the global apparel industry is leaking millions of tons of plastic into the environment each year – an overlooked pollution source which may be getting worse over time. The findings are detailed in a recent study from North Carolina State University researchers, which found that global apparel consumption…

Jun 17, 2024

Researching Sustainable Dyes for College Credit at NC State

The independent research course for polymer and color chemistry students provides a unique opportunity for them to tailor coursework to their interests. 

Apr 23, 2024

‘Sunny Day Flooding’ Increases Fecal Contamination of Coastal Waters

The findings suggest public health officials should be aware of potential risks associated with tidal flooding.

Student Jaxon Davis stands next to a rack of clothing inside the newly launched Campus Thrift Store

Mar 22, 2024

Campus Thrift Store Embraces Sustainability in Style

Student-led Campus Thrift Store offers affordable fashion and community at NC State.

Plant Sciences Building CALS lab space bright white tables windows with bike in background

Mar 22, 2024

New Sustainable Labs Program Launched

The new Sustainable Labs program empowers NC State researchers and lab users to adopt sustainable practices in campus lab spaces.

flattened cardboard boxes stacked on top of each other

Mar 7, 2024

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…