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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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...