Campus Sustainability News
News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.
Ellie Butkovich ’26 helps Cornell Dining cut waste by turning small student actions into campus‑wide sustainability wins.
Members of the Cornell community can recycle their home and office electronics sustainably (and for FREE) by bringing them to the Cornell Recycle Center (251 Solidago Rd) between 8:00am-3:00pm.
Cornell is digging into campus trash this March—to help us waste less and recycle smarter.
Join the two-month campaign to reduce waste, improve reuse and recycling, and rethink our campus relationship to goods and materials. 2026 campaign begins February 19th and event organizing is open to all campus partners.
Good news — you can still catch the highlights from the academic year 2026 Sustainability Summit and past years.
Bring your reusable mug to Cornell Dining retail locations (cafés) - save 15% on your drink, earn a punch toward a free beverage, and help reduce millions of single-use cups and lids!
Unplug and power down your space before winter break
Watch the full video to explore campus sustainability insights, conversations, and connections from across the Cornell community
Cornell University is piloting a mobile battery system to replace diesel generators at major events and potentially provide emergency backup power across campus.
A call to build community and generate action on climate change. Engage in critical conversations and educational events across campus, hosted by university departments and student organizations.