Campus Sustainability News
News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.
Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Fall 2025
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Serving more plant-based meals is a big win for Cornell’s goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2035.
The effort to make Cornell events more sustainable has been growing over the past two decades
Get inspired by the depth and breadth of projects advancing sustainability!
The new certification and consultation program was designed to help campus event organizers, from student teams to large-scale efforts like commencement, plan and execute event sustainability in food, waste, transportation, purchasing, and more. An easy certification checklist allows organizers to receive a badge for use in event advertising to create a culture of campus sustainability awareness and engagement.
Cornell dining to phase in Phade biodegradable straws.
Now through Earth Day purchase a reusable takeout container and utensil set for just $5 at one of eight Cornell Dining locations.