Sargent College Renovation Receives LEED Gold
Following its construction, the recently renovated Sargent College lobby and classrooms have received LEED© Gold certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a globally recognized symbol of excellence in green building design and construction. This newly renovated space is Boston University’s 25th LEED-certified space, adding over […]
Pledge With Purpose: A Call to Action for a Zero Waste Campus at Boston University
As we stand at the crossroads of environmental stewardship and community engagement, a transformative movement is underway at Boston University. ‘Pledge with Purpose’ was created to rally students and members of the Boston University community in a collective commitment to creating a Zero Waste campus environment. Why ‘Pledge with Purpose?’ Because, over 90% of what […]
2023 BU Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Winners Announced
Innovate@BU and BU Sustainability are thrilled to introduce the winners of this year’s Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants. These awards recognize seven exceptional projects that demonstrate forward-thinking solutions for enhancing sustainability on our campus and beyond. 4Rtists: Reduce, Recycle, Reclaim, and Reimagine Art Supplies Megan Kwan (CFA’27) 4Rtists is a student-run, donation-based initiative at BU’s College […]
Join Our Team: Apply for the BUMC Sustainability Internship
Interns are key to helping to implement the University’s Climate Action Plan and build a strong culture of sustainability. Our BUMC Intern serves as the face of BU Sustainability while interacting with and educating faculty, staff, and students on the Medical Campus about our programs. Description This position requires a charismatic communicator who is passionate about […]
Sustainable Dining Report 2018
What we have done and what is to come Since 2013, BU Dining has published an annual report highlighting achievements of each academic year and benchmarking progress in reaching our sustainable food and dining goals. The 2018 Sustainability Report will feature milestones for local food, third party certified products, low carbon menus, reusable containers, and […]