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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's surplus furniture program has repurposed more than 200 items.

On Campus ·

Sitting on a Second Chance: Program Gives New Life to Campus Furniture

Aligning with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's sustainability goals, Facilities Management has launched a formal initiative to recycle surplus furniture to new homes across campus.
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The scarlet oak on the quad is a stop during a moonlight tour of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Arboretum.

On Campus ·

Blooms Beneath the Stars: Community Members Explore Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Arboretum

More than 100 neighbors and local green thumbs explored the sights and (floral) scents of campus during a moonlight tour of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Arboretum and Gardens.
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Heat map showing energy use on main campus. The dark green bands (equating to periods of low energy use), called out by a “black box†outline, show building energy reductions.

Environment ·

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Latest Winter Energy Curtailment Efforts Result in Significant Energy and Cost Savings

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ reduced its emissions by 222 metric tons during the December 2022 winter break closure. It also resulted in an $77,318 reduction in energy costs for the university.
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's fleet of buses provides sustainable travel to campus.

Environment ·

DC Competition Rewards Sustainable Commuting

Lace up your sneakers and log your trip to work—even if it’s a home office—for a chance to win Nationals tickets, gift cards, and more.
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CAS student Ekua Hudson used Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Design and Build Lab to construct a sustainable farming system.

Environment ·

A Bountiful Future: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Student Crafting Sustainable Food Plan for DC Public Schools

Driven by the desire to create equitable food systems for underserved communities, public health major Ekua Hudson, CAS/BA ’24, is teaching herself how to design and build sustainable hydroponic farms to help feed Washingtonians.
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You can compost at your home regardless of your space.

Environment ·

Your Guide To: Composting in Small Spaces 

Megan Litke, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s director of sustainability, breaks down how composting even in tiny spaces can have a big impact on our plants and our planet.
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Men's Basketball 9th Annual Sustainability Awareness Game, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, 7 p.m.

Environment ·

Campus Race to Zero Waste Tips Off Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Annual Men’s Basketball Game

Part of an eight-week national competition to reduce waste produced on campus
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Green Office mugs

Education ·

Green Office Program Revamped

How environmentally friendly is your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ or home office?  Help expand the sustainability practices in your workplace by participating in the Green Office Program.
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Airlie includes a working farm, hotel, events space, and conference center.

On Campus ·

New Plan to Grow Airlie Is Built on Property’s History of Changemaking

As Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ enters its sixth year of stewardship, university leaders have outlined an 18-month vision for Airlie, which lays the foundation for growth and sustainability into the future.
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O2GO reusable takeout containers filled with lunch items.

Announcement ·

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Introduces Reusable To-Go Containers in Campus Dining

Grant from D.C. area partners supports campus efforts to reduce waste
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