Student Eco Rep gives a tour of a greenhouse on campus

Sustainability at CU 鶹 for everyone

Jan. 31, 2023

CU 鶹 is known for its focus on sustainability. As part of the campus community, you can participate in the culture of sustainability. You can find ways to join in at the Environmental Center and support other campus initiatives at the level of participation that works for you.

Ribbon cutting ceremony for CU 鶹's first two electric Buff Buses

CU 鶹 set to deploy first 2 electric Buff Buses

Nov. 28, 2022

Long-awaited battery electric Buff Buses will hit the streets this week, thanks in part to a pair of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grants. Two more electric buses are expected to join the fleet by summer 2023.

artist's depiction of climate change, sustainability, pollution

Living the values of the Global Climate Summit in the face of humanitarian crisis

Nov. 28, 2022

Chancellor Philip DiStefano and Chief Sustainability Officer Heidi VanGenderen share words of gratitude and excitement as we welcome attendees—locally and virtually—this week for the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit.

Students in a dorm room

Tips for greening your living space

Nov. 7, 2022

Greening your living space means taking attainable steps to improve the environmental impact of your residence. Here are some tips for making sustainable choices wherever you live to reduce your carbon footprint.

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CU 鶹 kicks off development of Climate Action Plan

Oct. 21, 2022

CU 鶹 recently launched efforts to develop its Climate Action Plan. The guide will work toward achieving the institution-wide goal of 50% greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2030 and total carbon neutrality no later than 2050. See who's part of the steering committee.

architectural engineering students work on a project

Architectural engineering receives zero-energy design designation

Oct. 6, 2022

Among just 17 programs nationwide, CU 鶹's architectural engineering program received this Department of Energy designation as an acknowledgement of its focus on zero-energy design, which means a building produces as much energy as it consumes.

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The do’s and don’ts of campus composting

Sept. 13, 2022

Get tips to follow campus compost guidelines: what you can compost, where you can compost and more. Do your part to ensure healthier compost.

CU 鶹 Chancellor Phil DiStefano, left, greets guests and students at the CU Night in Downtown 鶹 event at 鶹 Theater

University, city host CU Night in Downtown 鶹

July 29, 2022

Chancellor Philip DiStefano and other CU 鶹 representatives joined city of 鶹 leaders for an event celebrating upcoming partnerships and to share details about the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit.

dynamic living wall

Filmmakers collaborate to reveal new perspectives on microscopic world of bacteria

July 11, 2022

A series of films, canvases and a dynamic living wall expose the multifaceted worlds of cyanobacteria in an exhibition at Denver Museum of Nature & Science. “Refresh” reveals microscopic landscapes that allow us to ponder how these prehistoric organisms shaped our world and how they could help us move toward a cleaner future.

Coal Harbor, Vancouver, British Columbia

Chancellor, leaders represent CU 鶹 among climate coalition

July 6, 2022

Chancellor Philip DiStefano and a pair of CU 鶹 sustainability leaders recently participated in University Climate Change Coalition events as CU 鶹 continues to take a leading role among higher education institutions in collaborating on climate solutions.

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