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Mar 18, 2019

Unique Course Teaches About Climate, Campus

NC State students in an applied problem solving course explored climate action on campus.

Nov 8, 2017

Double The Impact

Sisters Olivia and Vanessa Merritt strive to make campus more bird-friendly.

Jul 25, 2017

Architecture Students Design, Build

A student-built facility will help advance productivity of the campus Agroecology Education Farm, which grows sustainable farm-to-fork produce for university dining halls.

May 1, 2017

Horticultural Science Students Design Pollinator Garden That’s a Work of Art

NC State University’s Gregg Museum touts a collection of 34,000 objects of art and design, and now, thanks to the work of horticultural science students, it has a new artful garden designed to attract bees and other pollinators.

Apr 3, 2017

Students Donate Leftover Campus Food To People In Need

NC State's student chapter of the Food Recovery Network redistributes leftover food from campus to local nonprofits that address hunger and homelessness.

Mar 24, 2017

Students Compost Cotton Waste From Campus Labs

In the College of Textiles, students are exploring how to create a sustainable cotton composting program to reduce waste sent to landfill.

Mar 22, 2017

Campus Welcomes First Bus Stop With Solar Power

At the Dan Allen Drive bus stop, you can recharge with free renewable energy courtesy of a solar-powered charging station.

Mar 6, 2017

New Reclamation System Saves Water At NC State Energy Facility

Use of reclaimed water at NC State University's Cates Utility Plant will save about 500,000 gallons of water annually.

Feb 8, 2017

Make-a-thon Inspires Students To Solve Sustainability Challenges

At NC State's 2017 Make-a-thon, 25 student teams researched, designed and prototyped sustainability innovations.

Feb 6, 2017

Psychology Students Design Campus Composting Solution

A team of NC State psychology students designed a compost collection system for restrooms in the university’s Talley Student Union.