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Water Bottle Refilling Stations Contribute to Greener Campus
Upon arrival at Syracuse University, every new student is given a free reusable water bottle supplied by Food Services and Housing. Not only does the water bottle serve as a nice welcoming gift, but the students now have their own…
Connective Corridor Featured at Greenbuild
The Connective Corridor was featured at Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held Nov. 20-22 in Philadelphia, as a civic engagement model for sustainable initiatives. Connective Corridor partners were selected to present an education session on the project for other communities from around the globe.
Bringing Sustainable Initiatives to the Caribbean
In Kiven Pierre’s home country of Guyana, cheap electricity is a valuable commodity. He hopes to change that with two new award-winning businesses that are making the most of sustainable options.
Solar Panels on South Campus Help SU Reach Energy Goals
Tyler Poyant read a Tweet over the summer stating that solar thermal panels were being installed on South Campus apartments. Having lived on South Campus last year and planning to again this year, this environmental step made by SU affects…
Lending a Hand in Empowering Communities
A new student organization on campus is creating opportunities for social entrepreneurship for students, while impacting communities with life-changing, sustainable projects.
Wednesday is Campus Sustainability Day
SU is planning various events to raise sustainability awareness on campus.
Save the Planet by Solving Riddles
Rick Martin admits he’s mixing in some fun with a critically serious problem. “We’re using up the planet faster than it can possibly regenerate,” says Martin, of Syracuse University’s Sustainability Division. It’s obvious Martin has a passion for the planet…
A Fresh Look for Dining and Shopping
Students on Mount Olympus and on West Campus returned this semester to some bright new options for dining, food shopping and just hanging out.
Earth Sciences Hosts Screening of ‘Thin Ice’ Climate Change Documentary
Syracuse University’s Department of Earth Sciences will host a screening of “Thin Ice—The Inside Story of Climate Change” today, April 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Eggers Auditorium, Room 010 of Eggers Hall. The screening is free and open to the…
Companies Receive Awards to Accelerate Commercialization of Green Products
Awards Strengthen Central New York’s Emerging Clean Economy New York Assemblyman William Magnarelli (D-120), along with CenterState CEO and National Grid, today announced that Central New York companies have received awards totaling $250,000 to promote the commercialization of innovative green…