Sustainability
From natural resources, like air and water, to sustainability, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ and CSU do incredible work to solve challenges related to these necessities. While the Buffs and Rams gear up for the best in-state football rivalry going, the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 16, we’re taking a moment to reflect on research chops, too.
The results of a 2022 employee survey shows a large swing to the remote work modality and a need for more sustainable transportation use to achieve campuswide climate goals.
A contractor recently discovered that bees have a long history of residence at one of the best properties in town, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ iconic Old Main. Two colonies were reverently re-homed in preparation for a building preservation project.
Following a successful pilot program, Lime Scooters will be more widely available in Boulder and on the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ campus starting this month.
In another win for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ sustainability initiatives, two new electric Buff Buses have hit the streets. The campus has now replaced four aging diesel buses, with plans to electrify more of the fleet.
A grant through the Can Do Colorado initiative allowed Community Cycles to give electric bikes to 14 ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ employees.
The City of Boulder Landmarks Board recognized ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ 1135 Broadway building, which now houses the Renée Crown Wellness Institute, with a project award.
Each year, move-out produces tons of unwanted items headed for the landfill as students pack up to return home for the summer. ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ implemented a solution to reduce waste and promote sustainability and generosity. Instead of trashing items, students participated in the Give & Go Donation Drive.
The time to act is now, and ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ can lead the way. This was the theme of the 30th Campus Sustainability Summit held April 19–20. Here are the top takeaways from this year’s summit.
A number of campus community members, including students, faculty, department groups and more, have been selected for the Campus Sustainability Awards for innovations that reduce the university's ecological footprint, enhance social cohesion and equity, and integrate sustainability into the culture of Boulder and local communities.