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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…

Dec 12, 2008

Historic $3 Million Endowment

University of North Carolina President Erskine Bowles, North Carolina State University Chancellor James L. Oblinger and North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Stanley F. Battle will announce a $3.15 million…

Dec 8, 2008

Holiday Giving Can Have a Green Twist

RALEIGH, N.C. — The holidays don’t have to put a crimp in your green lifestyle. Dennis Johnson loaded up a real Christmas tree at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh, but…

Nov 27, 2008

NCSU will participate in Recyclemania 2009

Last year NC State recycled around 220 tons of recyclables for the duration of the competition which runs from January 18th to March 28th.  The competition called Recyclemania is a ten…

Nov 18, 2008

NCSU Hosts AASHE Conference

By: Mande Swisher, University Sustainability Office The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) conference was held in downtown Raleigh at the new Raleigh Convention Center and…

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 26, 2008

Team Sees Green Design Come Alive

This month a team of NC State University students attended the dedication of their award-winning green home – taking their design from paper to reality.  Architecture students, Emily Axtman, Katelyn Baird,…

Sep 18, 2008

Health Center Staff Reduces Waste

By: Deb White, Student Health Services The staff at Student Health Services and the Counseling Center has a history of being good stewards of our resources, but several proactive staff…

Aug 5, 2008

Environmentally Conscious

By Dave Pond, Web Communication New rankings released earlier this week not only declare NC State one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, but also one of the “greenest.”…

Jul 27, 2008

Dining Expands Sustainability Programs

By Jennifer Gilmore, University Dining Wolf Pack family – clap your hands! You now have another reason to be proud of your university. Not only is NC State one of the…