Sustainability
- Ball Corporation and the University of Colorado Boulder have announced a partnership to introduce Ball's infinitely recyclable aluminum cup to collegiate football fans at CU's Folsom Field during the 2019 season.
- The Southwest is drying. During a 730-mile rafting trip down the Colorado River's main tributary, alumna Heather Hansman (MJour'10) saw water scarcity up close.
- More than 250 people listened in on the event including statements and testimony from U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· Chief Sustainability Officer Heidi VanGenderen.
- Chancellor Philip DiStefano spoke in two sessions at the UC3 Summit in Vancouver, British Columbia this week, bolstering and advancing ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s status as a leader in climate science research and sustainability.
- If you’ve made some sustainable changes in your life and are ready to step up your involvement, here are some ways to start.
- RTD’s last day servicing the route will be Friday, Aug. 9. The route then becomes part of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Ʒ’s network of free inter- and intra-campus Buff Bus service.
- No matter where you are this summer, a farmers market is a great way to score delicious, affordable and local food. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip.
- The honor for green building practices gives ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· 28 LEED-certified buildings, including 11 Platinum certifications.
- The electric vehicle charging stations can be used by any faculty, staff, students and visitors and are free for use by those with monthly or semester campus parking permits.
- The Athletic Department's commitment made ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú´«Ã½ÎÄ»¯×÷Æ· the first university in the nation to sign on to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework, which aims to drive emission reductions among sports operations and leverage sports as a unifying tool to drive climate awareness and action.