Sustainability
From world-class research to student learning and campus operations, discover how sustainability is shaping life at CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï and creating impact across Colorado and beyond.
The university was named Sustainability Institution of the Year by the International Green Gown Awards, making CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï the first U.S. institution to receive the prestigious international honor.
Fourteen colleges and universities from across the U.S. are the first to earn the brand new Carnegie Elective Classification for Sustainability, following a yearlong pilot program that helped test and shape the classification before its broader launch.
From climate comedy with students to a conversation featuring Bill Nye, CU °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï faculty and sustainability leaders will bring research, expertise and solutions from Colorado to one of the world's largest climate gatherings this September.
The two-day event is designed to connect researchers with external partners and elevate sustainability research. Explore the program and register to attend.
Explore five pillars of sustainability—from zero waste and transportation to climate justice—and find a place to start that matches your interests.
Biking is one of the most popular ways to navigate campus and °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. Here are some tips to help you maintain and protect your bike for a convenient and sustainable way to get around.
The CU Student Government Environmental Board funds sustainability projects, connects students with campus partners and provides opportunities for Buffs from across the university to help shape a more sustainable campus.
The National Sustainability Society has honored the graduate capstone program with its Innovations in Sustainability Education Award, recognizing a decade of student-led projects that pair real-world impact with professional growth.
Beginning Aug. 10 at SEEC Café and Aug. 16 at Alferd Packer Grill, reusable containers will replace disposable takeout containers. Download the USEFULL app and learn more before ordering takeout.