Sustainability
- Almost every day, CU alumnus and information technology professional Eric Heltne rides a BCycle bike to commute, run errands in town and get around campus.
- CU is celebrating with two breakfast stations. Stop by from 7 to 9 a.m. on Main Campus in front of the Recreation Center or on East Campus at the north side of the Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building for free burritos, trivia, prizes and more.
- Do you have a passion for reducing your carbon footprint and practicing more sustainable habits? Here are some ways to connect with others if you’re interested in sustainability.
- Matanya Horowitz's company produces artificial intelligence-aided robots to automate identifying, sorting and processing the myriad items that are collected for recycling—at a rate the company says is twice as fast as humans and 99% accurate.
- A new series of free webinars and an in-person gathering aim to reimagine climate change education for a more just and sustainable world. CU Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº's Climate Change Learning Series for Educators is uniquely focused on the role of justice, emotion and action.
- Originally constructed with tile and grout in 1973, the addition of a phthalate-free liner to CU's indoor competition pool sets a "green" precedent for other competition pools around the country.
- CU Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº is partnering with the city of Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº, Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº County, the Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº Chamber, Lime and B-Cycle to launch a new shared micro-mobility program that includes a new e-scooter pilot.
- Community Cycles received one of five grants that allowed them to award electric bikes to front-line employees at CU Âé¶¹Ó°Ôº.
- The diverse group of 15 voting members includes faculty, staff and students, with members hailing from departments all across the campus, to help guide campus decision-making around sustainability initiatives and priorities.
- Over the last few months, Facilities Management and Campus Building Services teams, in conjunction with the Environmental Center, have finished installing compost collection bins in nearly all campus restrooms in academic and administrative buildings.