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Sustainable Buffs cutting carbon through challenge using AWorld app

Oct. 24, 2023

With a challenge running through Dec. 1, the AWorld app allows students, faculty and staff to weave sustainability into their everyday lives and track their impact.

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5 ways to conserve energy and save money

Oct. 20, 2023

Energy conservation is a valuable practice that advances CU Boulder’s sustainability goals for students, faculty and staff, and saves you money. Check out five ways to incorporate energy conservation into your daily activities.

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Calling all creatives: Time for another bus naming contest

Oct. 10, 2023

Help the CU Boulder transportation team brainstorm name ideas for the campus’s two newest electric Buff Buses. Previous winners were Ralph-E and Sko Bus. The deadline is Oct. 15.

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Tips for eating more whole plant-based foods

Oct. 10, 2023

Eating less meat and dairy can benefit the environment and your health. There are many on-campus dining options to make it easy to transition your food routine and include more plant-based items.

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3 things to know about campus composting

Oct. 10, 2023

Compost guidelines for the region changed in April. Right now, only food scraps and plant trimmings can be composted. Here are three things to know about how this change impacts composting on campus.

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Upgrades improve intersection between Main, East Campus

Sept. 29, 2023

The recent completion of the 30th and Colorado Protected Intersection and Underpass project is a significant milestone for both the city of Boulder and CU Boulder, and it holds several reasons for celebration.

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Plant-powered protein stations: Tasty, green, good for you

Sept. 26, 2023

Campus Dining Services is proud to announce the launch of its new plant-powered protein stations in the dining halls at the Village Center and Center for Community, offering climate-friendly protein options for diners.

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Ways to get involved with sustainability

Sept. 18, 2023

Find ways to participate in our campus culture of sustainability, from signing the Sustainable Buffs Pledge to getting involved with one of the Environmental Center's many programs.

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CU Boulder and CSU: Rivals on the field, partners in innovation

Sept. 11, 2023

From natural resources, like air and water, to sustainability, CU Boulder and CSU do incredible work to solve challenges related to these necessities. While the Buffs and Rams gear up for the best in-state football rivalry going, the Rocky Mountain Showdown on Sept. 16, we’re taking a moment to reflect on research chops, too.

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Faculty, staff transportation survey results available

Aug. 31, 2023

The results of a 2022 employee survey shows a large swing to the remote work modality and a need for more sustainable transportation use to achieve campuswide climate goals.

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