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Dec 14, 2016

LEED Lab Preps Students For Real-World Sustainability

NC State students work on a sustainability project of Talley Student Union-sized proportions.

Dec 6, 2016

Carlo Zanelli Leaves Sustainability Impact At Home, Abroad

“Sustainability has transformed me and my future goals,” says NC State student Carlo Zanelli. “Wherever I end up, I’ll carry sustainability with me.”

Nov 7, 2016

Student-Led Energy, Water Competition Boasts Big Savings

A little rivalry can be a good thing — especially when it comes to saving energy and water. In just 28 days, a student-led energy and water challenge between residents…

Nov 1, 2016

Student Creates Campus Pollinator Garden

Thanks to a partnership between an NC State graduate student and the university’s Grounds Management department -- a large pollinator-friendly garden is both managing stormwater and providing habitat on campus.

Sep 26, 2016

EcoPRT will bridge the gap between NC State’s two campuses

Two faculty members in the College of Engineering are creating a new transportation system that would link Centennial Campus with the University’s main campus.

Aug 17, 2016

Sustainability Project Lifts Resource Burden for Low-Income Students

What if a program existed to connect under-resourced students with lightly used home furnishings that would otherwise go to local landfills? Introducing Pack2Pack.

Jun 30, 2016

Pollinators Welcome Here

NC State students, faculty and staff are collaborating to create campus habitat for pollinators.

Jun 17, 2016

Talley Student Union showcases aquaponics display

One of this summer's most eye-catching additions to Talley Student Union is a student-designed system of bins, pipes, fish and lettuce that showcase one of the state’s fastest-growing agriculture practices.

Jun 7, 2016

Students Drive Campus Switch From Plastic Bags

If you need a bag at an NC State campus convenience store or dining location, it will be paper -- not plastic -- because of a three-year, student-driven effort to reduce the university’s landfill waste.

Oct 13, 2015

New Solar Umbrellas Power Outdoor Study Spot

The newest outdoor study spot on NC State’s campus is powered by the sun. Three 9-foot umbrellas located between Tucker and Owen Residence Halls feature solar panels powering lithium ion battery…