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NCSU Saves 10 Million Gallons Of Water

NCSU’s Building Maintenance and Operations, a division of Facilities Operations, completed 10 projects in only five months that, cumulatively will save our university nearly 10...

Green Buildings Are Coming To Campus

Our university announced that all new campus buildings will be built to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver standards.  These standards, set...

What Is This “Sustainability” Thing?

You’ve probably heard the words “sustainability” and “green” and been a bit confused to what these words refer.  You’re not alone!  These words have many...

NCSU Staff Honored by Kick Gas

GoTriangle and SmartCommute@rtp, representing local and regional transit, recognized several NC State staff for their contribution to alternative transportation. Among the recipients were Tom Karches,...

NCSU To Work Towards Climate Neutrality

In recognizing the role model that higher education institutions have in the community, NC State has signed American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment, which...

Earth Day at NCSU

Below is a link to a Technician article covering Earth Day 2007. Read More

NCSU Announces New Sustainability Office

Tracy Dixon was hired in April 2008 as N.C. State University’s first Sustainability Director, establishing the University Sustainability Office. Tracy will lead, coordinate, communicate and...