An electric bicycle

15 ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ staff members receive electric bikes

July 28, 2021

Community Cycles received one of five grants that allowed them to award electric bikes to front-line employees at ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder.

solar panels on campus rooftop

Chancellor names inaugural members of University Sustainability Council

July 27, 2021

The diverse group of 15 voting members includes faculty, staff and students, with members hailing from departments all across the campus, to help guide campus decision-making around sustainability initiatives and priorities.

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder compost bin

Compost: A quick win among divertible waste

July 14, 2021

Over the last few months, Facilities Management and Campus Building Services teams, in conjunction with the Environmental Center, have finished installing compost collection bins in nearly all campus restrooms in academic and administrative buildings.

young people cleaning up trash outside

Voluntourism: Making the most of your next travel adventure

May 27, 2021

There are opportunities to make a positive impact wherever you go. Learn more about voluntourism, why it’s important and how to prepare so you’ll be ready for your next trip.

Rhiana Gunn-Wright

Green New Deal author champions empathy and a thick skin

May 13, 2021

Working for a better climate won’t be easy, but will always be right, Rhiana Gunn-Wright told ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder environmental studies graduates.

A scene of the Flatirons from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ campus.

5 takeaways from the 2021 Campus Sustainability Summit

April 26, 2021

On Earth Day, our campus community and leadership came together virtually for the 28th Campus Sustainability Summit to share progress and ideas about the future. Here are key takeaways from the event.

A scene of the Flatirons from the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ campus.

Nominate through May 21 for the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder Sustainability Council

April 22, 2021

Chancellor Philip DiStefano announced the establishment of the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder Sustainability Council, open to students, faculty and staff. The group will foster and assist the integration of sustainability across all aspects of the university.

Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

Chancellor DiStefano opens sustainability summit with Call to Climate Action

April 22, 2021

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano issued a call to action to the campus community during the Campus Sustainability Summit on Earth Day 2021, announcing a goal of carbon neutrality by 2050 and the establishment of a campus sustainability council. Watch a video address.

Student riding a bike on campus, while a friend walks alongside him

Take the Sustainable Buffs Pledge

April 21, 2021

This Earth Day, join your fellow Buffs in pledging to make daily sustainable lifestyle choices, big or small. Plus, get tips and resources for how to make a difference.

Person holding lightbulb with a string of LED lights

¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder announces recipients of 2021 Campus Sustainability Awards

April 14, 2021

The Campus Sustainability Awards recognize commitments to continuing the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder tradition of leadership in sustainability and this year are going to 11 outstanding individuals and departments, to be presented April 22 at the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Earth Day Town Hall.

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