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A Rind is a Terrible Thing to Waste

NC State University has launched composting in all campus dining hall facilities. The initiative will help the university reach the goal of diverting 65% of...

UAB Gets Aggressive in Going Green

Will Lamb, UAB president, said: “UAB commits to sustainability because it sends the right message to students, and promotes a healthier future for not only...

EPA Energy Star Smackdown

Tucker Residence Hall at NC State is in the middle of an energy conservation cage match with Morrison Hall at UNC-Chapel Hill. Tucker was selected...

ON THE RECORD: Tracy Dixon

Sustainability: The Journal of Record managing editor Lori Tripoli sat down with Tracy Dixon, sustainability director at NC State University. The two discussed working with...

Waste Reduction & Recycling Awarded

NC State University has won the Outstanding University Program for its Waste Reduction & Recycling efforts. Given each year to a college or university in...

NCSU Team Takes 1st & 3rd in Competition

In its 10th year, the North Carolina Sustainable Building Design Competition (NCSBDC) held its annual judging this past Saturday at the NC Museum of Natural...

Earthwise Awards

Each year a faculty member, staff member and a student are honored with an “Earthwise Award” for outstanding achievement in environmental sustainability on campus. The...

University Dining Considers Composting

A recent audit by Waste Reduction and Recycling (WRR) found that 70 percent of waste generated at Fountain Dining Hall was compostable. The four-hour audit,...

Taking The Pulse of Sustainability

The University Sustainability Office and Office of Energy Management are conducting a short student survey entitled, “Assessing Student Attitudes Toward Sustainability Issues.” This survey has...