Sustainability
The results of a 2022 employee survey shows a large swing to the remote work modality and a need for more sustainable transportation use to achieve campuswide climate goals.
A contractor recently discovered that bees have a long history of residence at one of the best properties in town, CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s iconic Old Main. Two colonies were reverently re-homed in preparation for a building preservation project.
Following a successful pilot program, Lime Scooters will be more widely available in Â鶹ӰԺ and on the CU Â鶹ӰԺ campus starting this month.
In another win for CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s sustainability initiatives, two new electric Buff Buses have hit the streets. The campus has now replaced four aging diesel buses, with plans to electrify more of the fleet.
A grant through the Can Do Colorado initiative allowed Community Cycles to give electric bikes to 14 CU Â鶹ӰԺ employees.
The City of Â鶹ӰԺ Landmarks Board recognized CU Â鶹ӰԺ’s 1135 Broadway building, which now houses the Renée Crown Wellness Institute, with a project award.
Each year, move-out produces tons of unwanted items headed for the landfill as students pack up to return home for the summer. CU Â鶹ӰԺ implemented a solution to reduce waste and promote sustainability and generosity. Instead of trashing items, students participated in the Give & Go Donation Drive.
With the end of another academic year, you may be looking to do some spring cleaning around the office. As you start to declutter desk drawers and other office spaces, the Environmental Center has tips to help you make the most of your spring cleaning.
The time to act is now, and CU Â鶹ӰԺ can lead the way. This was the theme of the 30th Campus Sustainability Summit held April 19–20. Here are the top takeaways from this year’s summit.
A number of campus community members, including students, faculty, department groups and more, have been selected for the Campus Sustainability Awards for innovations that reduce the university's ecological footprint, enhance social cohesion and equity, and integrate sustainability into the culture of Â鶹ӰԺ and local communities.