conservation

Mar 12, 2012

2011 Holiday Energy Initiative

NC State avoided close to 1,500 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions during the winter holiday break.

Jan 19, 2012

Ultra-Low Freezer Rebate Program Launched!

Do you have an ultra-low freezer that needs replacing? Energy Management can help.

Apr 14, 2011

Change Your State: Do One Thing

Campaign hopes to reduce electric consumption by 5%!

Jan 26, 2011

Reducing, Reusing, Recycling Saves Money

The Waste Reduction and Recycling (WRR) office recycled 1860 tons of material during the 2009 – 2010 fiscal year with a revenue of $104,565 and an avoided landfill fee of…

Sep 15, 2010

A Rind is a Terrible Thing to Waste

NC State University has launched composting in all campus dining hall facilities. The initiative will help the university reach the goal of diverting 65% of its waste from the landfill…

Feb 19, 2010

University Dining Considers Composting

A recent audit by Waste Reduction and Recycling (WRR) found that 70 percent of waste generated at Fountain Dining Hall was compostable. The four-hour audit, which took place January 27,…

Jan 16, 2009

Water Conservation Exceeds Expectations

By: Mande Swisher, University Sustainability Office “University Dining has made a decision that has not only helped the university, but more importantly, the environment,” says Kimberly Orlowski, Energy Conservation Coordinator…

Oct 23, 2008

From Red To Green And Back Again

By: Lida Gardner, University Graphics & Mande Swisher, University Sustainability Office As an on campus provider of print and copy services, University Graphics and the NCSU Copy Center contend with…

Sep 27, 2007

Oblinger Announces Energy Initiative

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