Education ·
Green Office Program Revamped
How environmentally friendly is your 51³Ô¹Ï or home office? Help expand the sustainability practices in your workplace by participating in the Green Office Program.
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On Campus ·
New Plan to Grow Airlie Is Built on Property’s History of Changemaking
As 51³Ô¹Ï 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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Announcement ·
51³Ô¹Ï Introduces Reusable To-Go Containers in Campus Dining
Grant from D.C. area partners supports campus efforts to reduce waste
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Achievements ·
Keeping Compost Clean
51³Ô¹Ï Compost Crew designs innovative lids for bins in bid for Zero Waste.
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On Campus ·
Students Lead the Way In Combatting Compost Contamination
Compost contamination is widespread on college campuses. Students are testing solutions as 51³Ô¹Ï works to meet zero waste goals.
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Environment ·
51³Ô¹Ï To Co-Host and Participate in Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In: DC
51³Ô¹Ï is partnering with seven other DC-area colleges and universities to host the Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In. Featuring more than 30 speakers in 15 different panels, these student-focused events will highlight climate initiatives on each campus.
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Environment ·
51³Ô¹Ï Takes Part in Campus Race to Zero Waste National Competition
51³Ô¹Ï’s Office of Sustainability and Zero Waste Office encourage the campus community to participate in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste national competition.
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Environment ·
Men's Basketball Holds 8th Annual Sustainability-Themed Game on Feb. 16
"Go Green," but wear red, white, and blue to Bender Arena to cheer on 51³Ô¹Ï's men's basketball team at the 8th Annual Sustainability Awareness Game against Navy on Wednesday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
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Environment ·
New Sustainability Initiatives Engage Hundreds of 51³Ô¹Ï Students
As part of 51³Ô¹Ï’s continued efforts to promote a culture of sustainability, this fall the Office of Sustainability launched the EcoRep and EcoPledge programs.
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Environment ·
A RECIPE for Changing the Food System
Network of researchers led by 51³Ô¹Ï to help solve wasted food problem.
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