School of Law Project Earns Gold LEED Certification
The School of Law construction and renovation project completed in 2015 earned gold status in its LEED Certification Review, a ratings system designed to encourage sustainable design. Photo by Melissa Ostrow. The BU School of Law makeover won plaudits from students and faculty for its vibrant design and state-of-the art-classrooms and moot courtroom when it […]
BU Increases Its Target for Sustainable Food Sources
Food that’s better for you and for the planet BU has steadily increased its purchases of sustainable food, including from Red’s Best, a Boston seafood wholesaler that uses local, small-boat fishermen. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi. When you beat your own expectations, what do you do? You aim higher. BU’s Dining Services has upped its goal […]
Earth House Doubles as Environmental Classroom
New student residence teaches more sustainable everyday living At Earth House, BU’s residential program in sustainability, both the house and its director, Nathan Phillips, serve as instructors. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi. Vivien Chen takes a five-minute timer with her to the shower. So does Mark Holaday, and they both use watt-counters when turning on lights […]
BU Talks Climate Action at the White House
Pledges to reduce its carbon emissions by 35 percent.
BU Dining Services Reaches a Big Goal, Ahead of Schedule
A fifth of food from sustainable sources achieved three years early BU Dining Services met its commitment to serve 20 percent sustainable food three years ahead of its 2018 goal by using local potatoes and dairy products, meat from 100 percent grass-fed cows, and certified organic soy milk, honey, coffee, and tempeh. Photo by Cydney […]