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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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Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management now charges a fee for all televisions and monitors.

2019 Sustainability Award winner with presenters

Seven individuals and one residential community on campus were recognized in this year's round of sustainability staff, faculty, and group awards for the Cornell Ithaca campus.  Among the recipients are individuals who have championed environmental justice, sustainability engagement program building, and innovative approaches to changing the way business-as-usual operates in growth chambers on campus.

The Sustainability Consortium

The university has new opportunities to champion greener consumer products, supply chains and commercial trade, as the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability on Jan. 13 began a partnership with The Sustainability Consortium (TSC).

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Want to know more about Cornell’s contribution to climate change? Want to understand the potential and controversies of Geoengineering the climate? Check out these 1 credit classes to find out. 

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The City Of Ithaca is looking to hire a student (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduate for a part-time position for the spring 2020 semester.

Staff member receiving sustainability award

In addition to campus reports and updates, the Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Awards recognized groups and individuals who exemplify the university’s sustainability values.

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Dyson’s Map the Challenge is a campus-wide competition that asks students and all Cornell University members to think differently about social and environmental change. Cash prizes.  Deadline Wednesday, February 13, 2020 

Collage of Cornell photos including solar farm, student sustainability group leader and bking

Did you miss the Cornell University Sustainability Leadership Summit? Catch the full day's presentations, including keynote speaker, remarks from Provost Kotlikoff, and updates on current campus sustainability goals and strategy in this video presentation. 

Snowy footprints leading to Baker Tower

As the university prepares to shutdown for winter break, Vice President of Facilities & Campus Services Rick Burgess reminds faculty, students and staff of ways they can help conserve energy over break. 

White "big red bear" logo

Registration is open for the annual Sustainability Leadership Summit - don't delay!