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Apr 6, 2009

On the Grid

News & Observer Editorial – Friday, April 3, 2009 When it comes to the development of more efficient energy use, the space age isn’t just coming. The ship has landed.…

Mar 27, 2009

Go Get Your Worm Box

By David Hunt When she makes a presentation to a roomful of school kids, Rhonda Sherman has everyone’s rapt attention. “It’s so quiet, you could hear a pin drop,” she…

Mar 24, 2009

Net Impact Presents CSR Panel Discussion

The NCSU Chapter of Net Impact cordially invites you to the second annual Sustainability Symposium on April 3rd at 3:00pm in the Nelson Hall Auditorium.  This years panel is entitled…

Mar 13, 2009

Carolina “Clean” Coal

By:  Caroline Barnhill Is wood the new coal? Researchers at North Carolina State University think so, and they are part of a team working to turn woodchips into a substitute…

Feb 18, 2009

S.E.E. NC State

Spring into Sustainability in 2009

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…

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…

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,…

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…