Sustainability
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.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ has finalized a 10-year pouring rights agreement with PepsiCo Beverages that will eliminate all single-use plastics from campus beverage services, advancing the university’s Climate Action Plan.
At the recent Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress, held for the first time in the United States, ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ made a powerful showing—solidifying its role as a global voice in sustainability research, education and skills training.
At ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ, innovative hydroponic farming and plant-based, locally sourced meals are transforming campus dining into sustainable, fresh and delicious food.
The university has launched a multiphase decarbonization project to transition its campus district heating system from steam to low-temperature hot water, selecting engineering firm Salas O'Brien to design the plan that will help ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ achieve its carbon neutrality goals.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ has begun construction on the new chemistry and applied mathematics facility—which will feature cutting-edge labs, a quantum research hub and more.
Professor Phaedra Pezzullo aims to make sustainability issues more relatable by integrating storytelling into environmental communication.
ÌÒÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Zia Mehrabi is one of three researchers named international champions of the Frontiers Planet Prize for research that finds environmental and social benefits of agricultural diversification.