Campus Sustainability News
News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.
Only #1, #2, #5 plastics can be recycled on campus. Share these posters to spread the word.
Major recycling restrictions went into effect on July 1, 2018, across the country. We need your help to ensure we continue to capture and reuse our recyclable materials properly. Most communities in the US are not equipped to recycle the same variety as the US shipped overseas, and many US plants need materials to be cleaner than before.
Cornell Chronicle | Blaine Friedlander, May 17, 2018
Cornell scientists will explore turning trash into treasure as Cornell’s new pyrolysis kiln – the largest research kiln of its kind at a U.S. university – will help scientists explore the potential for carbon-negative energy production, producing new biomaterials and creating Earth-friendly biochar.
Enjoy fresh farm food while helping out your local farmers!
Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | April 22, 2018
RecycleMania 2018 was a huge success!
Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Spring 2018
Drop off your snack wrappers, toothbrushes, and more for recycling!
Cornell Daily Sun | Maryam Zafar, February 2, 2018
Cornell will “go green” for the eighth year in a row during RecycleMania.
Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Fall 2018
Sustainability Life Recipe Series
Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Summer 2018
Sustainability Life Recipe Series
Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Winter 2018
Sustainability Life Recipe Series