2019 sustainability report

Aug 22, 2019

Rebate Program Freezes Rising Energy Costs in Campus Labs

A freezer rebate program started by NC State Energy Management is slashing energy costs in university research labs.  The Ultra Low Temperature (ULT) Freezer Energy Efficiency Rebate Program incentivizes researchers to…

Jun 24, 2019

Students Start Paper Towel Composting Project

A student-designed pilot program tested whether compost collection is viable in all residence halls.

Jun 4, 2019

NC State Hosts Inaugural ACC Sports Sustainability Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference member schools gathered in Raleigh to advance sustainability in sports.

May 30, 2019

Football Waste Diversion Program Earns National Honor

NC State’s athletic event waste diversion program received national recognition from the Green Sports Alliance.

May 13, 2019

Students, Staff Collaborate To Reduce Water Use

Educational shower timers in Bragaw Residence Hall are reducing water use.

May 8, 2019

Creating a Climate Roadmap for Chatham County

Environmental Sciences students worked with Chatham County to reduce the county's climate impact.

May 7, 2019

Students Design, Build Sustainable Garden

In one semester, landscape architecture students designed and built a sustainable landscape on campus.

May 1, 2019

Project Boosts Sustainability at Lake Raleigh

A project is afoot to enhance the hiking trails at Lake Raleigh Woods on NC State’s Centennial Campus.

Apr 30, 2019

Sustainable Solutions

Senior design students in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering tackle several sustainability-related projects.

Apr 22, 2019

NC State Is First University in N.C. To Earn Green Seal Certification

University Housekeeping has received national certification for cleaning services that are safe for people and the environment.