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News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.

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Join our panel to discuss sustainable materials management. Q&A discussion on how to transform our campus and region into a collaborative system rooted in principles and practices of a circular economy. Brunch will be served. 

Students jumping in front of clock tower

Cornell University celebrates  Annual Sustainability Month.

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Join the Sustainable Cornell Council, Campus Sustainability Office, and Cornell Botanic Gardens for a networking event to discuss campus sustainability. All Cornell community members welcome!. 

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Join the two-month campaign to reduce waste, improve reuse and recycling, and rethink our campus relationship to goods and materials.  2024 campaign begins February 12th and event organizing is open to all campus partners.

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The Sustainable Cornell Council provided an update on campus sustainability progress and priorities in a virtual address in February 2024. Watch the accessible recording of this event.

Food on a plate

Serving more plant-based meals is a big win for Cornell’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2035.

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Join the Sustainable Cornell Council for an update on the progress, priorities, and projects advancing our carbon neutral campus and sustainability efforts on the Cornell Ithaca campus.

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Ensure the sustainability of your celebrations by making simple, cost-saving decisions that are environmentally friendly.

Students unplugging  an appliance

Unplug and power down your space before winter break

 Robin Wall Kimmerer

On November 1st, Robin, a mother, scientist, writer, decorated professor, and Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, will have a day full of events, including a discussion about her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," exploring the profound connection between humans and Mother Earth.