Sustainability
The Sustainability Council welcomed new members, reviewed campuswide sustainability initiatives, refined its priorities for 2025–26 and announced a November listening session to engage the community in shaping future actions.
The Limelight Hotel Boulder, which officially opened on Aug. 20 on ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's campus, includes a number of sustainable design features. As Boulder's largest meeting and event space, it aims to foster community collaboration while advancing climate-conscious practices in hospitality.
Max Boykoff will be the inaugural faculty executive director of the Buckley Center for Sustainability Education, and Josh Radoff will work with the Office of Infrastructure and Resilience to lead the implementation of the campus Climate Action Plan.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's Marine Street Express route will transition to a flexible, ADA-accessible on-demand service this fall, offering riders app-based access to key campus locations and marking a major step forward in sustainable, user-centered transit.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ made major sustainability strides this summer, including launching a campus decarbonization plan, eliminating single-use beverage plastics, advancing bioplastics research and securing transformative gifts to boost sustainability education and business.
Biking is one of the most popular ways to navigate campus and Boulder. Here are some tips to help you maintain and protect your bike for a convenient and sustainable way to get around.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ has begun building a 5-megawatt solar array off site in Weld County that advances the university's Climate Action Plan by expanding renewable energy use.
A $10 million gift from a ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ alumnus will transform the way sustainability is taught at ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ—empowering students and faculty to create a more environmentally sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.
Starting Aug. 1, all CU employees are eligible for a free annual BCycle membership, thanks to a partnership between ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ's Environmental Center and BCycle. Previously, employees received a discounted rate.
The new state-of-the-art surface combines safety, durability and eco-friendly features while providing the flexibility to host more events at the iconic stadium.