Sustainability
- Looking to be more sustainable this year? Join the Sustainable Buffs Community to get tips and connect with like-minded students. Here are some ways to get started and opportunities to get involved.
- The annual Leeds Sustainability Case Competition brought together 39 teams from top business schools to develop solutions for sustainability challenges in the age of artificial intelligence.
- Margaret Berg highlights the importance of human sustainability—the well-being of individuals and communities. By integrating both human and environmental sustainability into music education, the College of Music is preparing students to make an impact on our interconnected society.
- Chancellor Justin Schwartz announced the appointment of Andrew Mayock as the vice chancellor for sustainability. Mayock will drive efforts to achieve ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ·'s climate action goals, while also helping shape the next generation of sustainability leaders.
- Biking to campus is a great way to stay active and eco-friendly, even in the winter. With Bike to Work Day coming up on Feb. 14, here are some tips for biking this season.
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· is the No. 1 post-secondary institution for plant-based dining and sustainability, according to a new report.
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s Engineering Management Program, in collaboration with Siemens Digital Industries Software, has launched a new graduate certificate in Design for the Circular Economy.
- ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Chancellor Justin Schwartz addressed the Campus Sustainability Leadership Team at its December meeting, including discussion of a zero-waste proposal.
- The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Surplus Store, which is expanding to offer public access and regular business hours, has used furniture, electronics and more for sale at affordable prices.
- In efforts to reduce the campus’s environmental impact and address the effects climate change, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· took on a number of sustainability projects this year: securing funding to add four electric buses to its fleet, studying the feasibility of geothermal energy for campus and more.