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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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Staff wearing sustainability gear

Nominate an everyday hero who champions sustainability. Short form - make someone's day!

A mock-up of exterior materials was installed on North Campus to allow project designers of the North Campus Residential Expansion to visualize aesthetic options for its buildings in the context of the existing facilities and natural environment.

Cornell Chronicle | Nancy Doolitle, September 28, 2018

The North Campus Residential Expansion, approved in 2017, unveiled a mock-up next to Appel Commons.

With a score of 74.45 Cornell breached the top 20 of the Sierra Club's annual list of "Coolest Schools." Cornell has the longest-standing gold-rating of any institution in the world.

Cornell Daily Sun | Amanda H. Cronin, November 7, 2018

With roots in its Ithaca campus’ natural setting and its Climate Action Plan, Cornell University has been named one of the top 20 “Coolest Schools,” or, greenest colleges of 2018 in the Sierra Club’s annual list

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Learn how you can be more sustainable when it comes to your home's energy usage and your wallet.

recycling poster summarizing new rules

Only #1, #2, #5 plastics can be recycled on campus. Share these posters to spread the word.

Lanny Joyce

"Lanny defines the term 'professional.' He is technically skilled, highly ethical, and a good community leader."

Sustainability Awards

Cornellians on campus strive for a green groove, and the President’s Sustainable Campus Committee awarded individuals and groups 2018 Cornell University Partners in Sustainability Awards April 20.

All Things Equal logo

In this week’s edition of “All Things Equal,” Gary Stewart is joined by Sarah Brylinsky, sustainability communications and integration manager for the Campus Sustainability Office, to discuss Cornell’s commitment to sustainability and a recent award recognizing that work.

Aerial view of solar farm

Cornell has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Center for Resource Solutions for its efforts to advance access, education, and public interest and engagement in renewable energy resources, especially in low-income communities.

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We've pulled together this simple guide to choosing the best—and easiest-to-care-for indoor office plants - as well as a few simple instructions to prevent your new green friend from heading to an early grave.