2018 sustainability report

Mar 28, 2018

Gregg Museum Addition Gets Gold Rating For Sustainability

The new gallery wing of NC State’s Gregg Museum of Art & Design has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Gold level.

Mar 1, 2018

These Floating Islands May Improve Water Quality

NC State students are using campus stormwater ponds to test whether floating islands of plants can improve water quality.

Winter scene on Main Campus with snow on trees and ground but cleared brick path

Feb 19, 2018

Winter Break Savings Top $200,000

Over winter break hundreds of NC State campus buildings collectively avoided more than $200,000 in energy costs through the university’s Holiday Energy Saving Initiative.

Feb 16, 2018

Researchers Explore The Link Between Environment, Genes And Health

NC State’s Center for Human Health and the Environment hosted its second annual symposium focused on epigenetics, environment and human health.

Feb 1, 2018

Safety Is First But Savings Matter, Too

NC State lab safety manager Mahdi Fahim goes the extra mile to ensure campus labs are safe and not wasting energy.

Jan 29, 2018

During Make-a-thon, Students Create Sustainability Solutions

In this unique NC State innovation competition, students design and prototype solutions to sustainability challenges.

NC State student Kelsey Shevlin started a compost collection program in Wolf Village Apartments.

Jan 25, 2018

Student Launches Composting Program In Campus Apartments

Residents of Wolf Village Apartments have access to kitchen composting courtesy of a compost collection program started by a student.

Jan 22, 2018

NC State Students Launch Company To Modernize Dumpsters

Through a startup called Trashr, these NC State students want to create a smarter dumpster that improves the efficiency of waste collection.

Jan 18, 2018

New Scoreboards Powered By The Sun

With a little help from the sun, gone are the days of scoreboard flip charts and stopwatches at some of NC State’s most popular recreational fields. In November, University Recreation…

Jan 8, 2018

NC State Dining Launches New Compostable Coca-Cola Cups

NC State Dining now offers compostable cups at its Talley Student Union and On the Oval locations.