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News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.

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Cornell Child Care Center

New heating and cooling structure will be the Ithaca campus’s first full-scale ground-source heat pump installation

Student Sustainability Awards and green tassels

Join us for the annual Student Sustainability Awards Gala at Cornell University to recognize the outstanding students and organizations making sustainable change happen right here on campus and beyond. Learn more. Nominate by April 17th, RSVP by May 6th.

  

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We need 50+ volunteers to run our compost, recycle, and landfill stations and assist with litter management throughout the event. Training & supplies provided.(Search for " Sustainability & Waste Management" on volunteer list). Come have fun while doing good!

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How do we create a safe and socially just place for humanity to thrive without compromising planetary health? How can you help?

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Together, Cornellians are finding ways to reduce waste in dining halls, conserve energy in teaching and research spaces, and innovate new technologies for cooling and heating campus.

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Join our panel to discuss sustainable materials management. Q&A discussion on how to transform our campus and region into a collaborative system rooted in principles and practices of a circular economy. Brunch will be served. 

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Cornell University celebrates  Annual Sustainability Month.

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Are you ready for Sustainability Month? Have your event featured in Cornell’s annual month-long sustainability celebration. 

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Join the Sustainable Cornell Council, Campus Sustainability Office, and Cornell Botanic Gardens for a networking event to discuss campus sustainability. All Cornell community members welcome!.