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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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Oculi design

Cornell Chronicle | Rebecca Bowes, February 21, 2018

 A collaborative exhibition project created by four faculty members will be installed on Governors Island in New York City this summer after winning the 2018 City of Dreams design competition.

Cornell Daily Sun | Amina Kilpatrick, February 13, 2018
Students identified activity burnout and lack of structure as primary issues within Cornell’s sustainability community. 

Three girls laughing in snow

Cornell saved 1.4 million kwh during the winter break due to energy efficiency measures in the community.

Maplewood Apartments

Cornell Chronicle | Blaine Friedlander, February 8, 2018

The Maplewood Apartments – graduate student residences under construction between Mitchell Street and Maplewood Avenue by EdR Collegiate Housing – arguably could become the hottest address in the Northeastern United States for helping keep Earth’s climate cool.

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"We are all better off because of Brian's efforts."

Epsilon ETA logo

 For students who seek post-graduate positions in fields involving sustainability.

Cornell Recyclemania logo

Cornell Daily Sun | Maryam Zafar, February 2, 2018
Cornell will “go green” for the eighth year in a row during RecycleMania.

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Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Winter 2018

Sustainability Life Recipe Series

Student studies in tree

Cornell Chronicle | Nancy Doolittle on January 18, 2018

“We know Cornellians struggle, too,” said Ryan Lombardi, vice president for student and campus life. “We take this seriously, and are committed to supporting our students’ mental health and well-being at Cornell. While we have made great strides and many improvements over the past decade, we can and will do more.”

Peggy Stevens

"There has been a culture shift within the building where it is expected that everyone will recycle and compost."