Aeroponic grow towers in the new CU Boulder greenhouse

'Air garden' provides fresh salad greens steps from Village Center dining tables

April 20, 2018

A new aeroponic garden in the Village Center Dining and Community Commons is the first in the nation to provide diners with fresh greens grown on site in a high-tech greenhouse attached to a dining hall.

CU Athletic's Indoor Practice Facility features solar panels on its roof

Xcel Energy honors CU Boulder for energy-efficient design efforts

April 20, 2018

One of 13 Colorado organizations recognized this month, CU Boulder received the Energy Design Assistance Achievement Award for its sustainable building practices.

Mushroom-beef blended burger on plate

Video: A tale of two burgers

April 19, 2018

When it comes to cooking burgers, why innovate? For Chef Christopher Klocke, a key driver behind inventing new recipes is environmental sustainability. Learn more and get the recipes.

Double row of infected cottonwood trees on Main Campus

Infected campus cottonwood trees to be treated for Cytospora

April 18, 2018

Facilities Management Outdoor Services staff this month will conduct a soil injection to address the fungal canker in 15 to 20 trees in an attempt to prevent further losses.

Person sits at desk in open-floor office

From Student Affairs: Spring cleaning and sustainability tips

April 16, 2018

Is your office feeling cluttered? Looking to implement sustainable and environmentally friendly habits? The Environmental Center shares tips in celebration of Earth Month.

The Cell Culture Facility in the Jennie Smoley Caruthers Biotech Building

By the Numbers: CU Green Labs case study shows shared lab saves big

April 12, 2018

A shared laboratory on campus is saving hundreds of thousands annually and reaping collaborative and environmental benefits.

Catalyze CU group works in the Idea Forge

Catalyze CU seeks startups to expand portfolio of successful ventures

April 3, 2018

Through April 8, students, faculty and staff can submit applications for this summer's Catalyze CU, the campus startup accelerator, which is celebrating its fifth year.

Modern office with green wall of plants

Earn your green office certification in 5 easy steps

March 29, 2018

The Environmental Center's green office certification is a simple educational process for campus offices to take advantage of the sustainability resources available to them on campus.

The FLOWS crew.

Campus-Longmont partnership wins Boulder County sustainability grant

March 16, 2018

The resulting pilot will train staff and residents on the installation of efficient water and energy fixtures to reduce emissions and utility costs while increasing social equity and workforce development opportunities.

Spring blossoms at Norlin Quad, April 2017

CU Boulder named Tree Campus USA for 8th year in a row

March 16, 2018

The Arbor Day Foundation program honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging employees and students in conservation goals.

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