Sun-Kissed Sustainability: Embrace a Greener Summer Glow

With it officially being summer, now is the perfect time to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle. There are so many new things you can integrate into your life to be more environmentally friendly and enjoy the summertime to its fullest potential.  1. Enjoy Local Food  Take advantage of the fresh fruit and vegetables of the […]

Busting myths about water bottles

Did you know that one million water bottles are purchased each minute around the world? Sounds bad, right? So, how can we “Reduce” that plastic waste? One simple way of doing this is having a reusable water bottle. Not only that, here at BU, it’s very easy to find places to fill up that bottle! […]

Meet Parren Fountain, and how he helps students get involved in sustainability at BU

Tell us a bit about what you do at BU Sustainability.  I am the Engagement Manager at BU Sustainability, where I coordinate outreach programs and initiatives for students, staff and faculty members that align with the BU Climate Action Plan. I am here to help people get involved in sustainability on campus!  What brought you […]

2022 Sustainable Campus Index

Earlier this month, Boston University was recognized as one of the best colleges and universities in the world in sustainable campus transportation. The Sustainable Campus Index highlights the most sustainable colleges and universities in 17 impact areas and overall by institution type, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). In the transportation impact area, […]

Resident Sustainability Leaders present at Northeast Sustainability Student Leaders Symposium

in Education & Research, Engagement, Programs, What We're Doing

On March 27, 2022 Resident Sustainability Leaders – Annette Valdouin, Monica Courtney, and Nikhita Santebennur presented at the Northeast Sustainability Student Leaders Symposium at UMass Lowell. What are RSLs or Resident Sustainability Leaders? The Resident Sustainability Leaders are an integral part of our team and assist with getting the word out about university-wide sustainability initiatives. […]

BUMC Climate Action Group Receives Funding to Add Plants on Campus

  On February 22nd, the BUMC Climate Action Group hosted a Plant Extravaganza in which students were invited to learn more about plant care, take home a plant of their own, and help repot plants for the BUMC campus. Funded by the Student Committee on Medical School Affairs (SCOMSA) this Plant Extravaganza led to more […]

Join Our Team: Apply for an Engagement or Communications Internship.

Interns are key to helping to implement the University’s Climate Action Plan and build a strong culture of sustainability. Get ready to roll up your sleeves: our interns work on challenging and important projects and programs. Engagement Internship Semester Hours: 10-12 hours/week Responsibilities Help oversee engagement with the Environmental Leadership Network (which brings together all […]

Submit your Idea: Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant

in Climate Action Plan, Education & Research, Engagement, Preparing BU for Climate Change, Resilience, Zero Waste

From climate change resilience to Zero Waste, BU students are developing innovations to address our most pressing challenges. Get Funding To Launch Your Sustainability Idea Through a partnership by BU Sustainability and Innovate@BU, the Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant offers funding and resources to student teams. Students may apply for up to $500 to cover the […]

Campus Climate Lab: Call for Proposals

Now Accepting Student-Faculty Research Proposals for Fall 2021 We’re seeking students and faculty to advance research and help catalyze our community towards climate action. BU’s Campus Climate Lab is dedicated to assisting student-faculty research projects in support of the University’s Climate Action Plan. BU Sustainability is teaming up with the Office of Research to seek out projects for […]