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Campus Sustainability News

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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black plastic takeout containers, black plastic sushi trays, and black plastic bottles & cartons

Tompkins County clarifies recycling guideline changes. Review the new July 2025-June 2026 Curbside Recycling Guidelines and Pick Up Schedule brochure for details.

Former Student Staff Amelia-Juliette Demery

Work with a dynamic leadership team on projects and initiatives to advance the creation of our carbon-neutral and sustainable campus. Applications for all positions due June 20, 2025.

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Cornell is the only institution with 6 consecutive STARS Platinum ratings in sustainability. 

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Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Spring 2018

Power your home with the sun!

Student cheer upon hearing they won competition

Cornell students and staff took first place among 28 schools to win the EcoAthletes Cup and fund coral reef recovery.

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Learn what to buy, when to buy it, and where.

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Join us for the annual Student Sustainability Awards at Cornell University April 28th. Submit your nominations by Sunday, April 18th.

Picking up water bottles to recycle them on Slope Day

We need 50+ volunteers to run our compost, recycle, and landfill stations and assist with litter management throughout the event. Training & supplies provided.(Search for " Sustainability & Waste Management" on volunteer list). Come have fun while doing good!

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Join the EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup, a nationwide competition where universities go head-to-head in a fitness challenge to fight climate change! Track your workouts on the Climategames app to help fund coral restoration—because every step, swim, and cycle can make a difference