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Michigan Greenforce Initiative Summit a Success
Yesterday at Lansing Community College- West Campus, 90 participants from across the state of Michigan participated in the first Greenforce Initiative summit. With 15 community colleges represented, state agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations and small-to- large green businesses the excitement in the room… Read more >
To Save Resources, Campuses get Creative–and Competitive
Colleges and universities love a good rivalry with another school, whether competing in academics, sports, best food, or prettiest campus — and now, energy and resource savings. Add school pride and innate love of competition to students’ desire to make the world a better place and you get over 40 schools participating in the first ever Campus Conservation Nationals! Read more >
Take the Lead For Green – 10 Ways to be an Eco-Leader On Your Campus This Year
A new school year is a time of many changes, which makes it a perfect time to build new habits, get rid of old ones, and encourage those around us to do the same. There are many ways to be an environmental leader on campus, and some of theA most effective of them are easier than might be expected. From residence halls to recreation activities, most colleges and universities (even the eco-friendly ones) are full of opportunities for increased sustainability. Here are 10 ways that anyone– student, faculty, or campus liason – can help their campus “go green” in 2010-2011. Read more >
Back to the Blogosphere
Sorry we've been a little quiet lately. To ease you back, here's a piece done by one of our members at the Chronicle of Higher Education about using the university's progress towards sustainability as a teaching tool: "The mission of… Read more >
Climate on Campus….Heats Up Starting this Week!
Starting this week, National Wildlife Federation and partners launch the first of three national initiatives this winter and spring that will collectively mobilize an estimated 300,000 students, young people and community leaders in addressing the global warming crisis in… Read more >
Final Round-up for AASHE 2008
We had a great time at AASHE: Sustainability on Campus and Beyond, and hope you did as well. The general feeling was one of determination, as members of universities and colleges from all over North America shared ways to make… Read more >
Enthusiasm for Clean Energy Translates to Votes
The final tally is in from Tufts University’s Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE). The youth voter turnout was even higher than we posted in yesterday’s blog: It increased by 3.3 million over 2004, making… Read more >
Cool Resource – WebEcoist
I love the web. I also love nature. When the two meet, I’m thrilled. Let’s just say I was very excited to see the launch of the new WebEcoist. WebEcoist is dedicated to the premise that the natural environment is… Read more >
News Review: AASHE Digest 2007
AASHE’s weekly email newsletters, which are chock-full of campus sustainability alerts, have finally been compiled into a handy 230-page reference guide. The 2007 Digest, released yesterday, links to more than 800 stories from universities and colleges nationwide, and covers topics… Read more >
Arizona State celebrates Global Institute of Sustainability
Tomorrow ASU celebrates the new home of its Global Institute of Sustainability, which was recently renovated with an eye towards purchasing as many recycled and recyclable materials as possible. Recycled milk-jugs and aluminum cans are incorporated into countertops, light and… Read more >
