4Rtists
4Rtists is a student-driven program that collects and redistributes art supplies to make materials more accessible for art students. By organizing and reimagining lightly used items, the initiative promotes sustainability and zero waste within the College of Fine Arts.
BU Closet
BU Closet is Boston University’s shared closet promoting conscious consumerism through free and sustainable clothing swaps. By redistributing used items, BU Closet aims to reduce textile waste, extend the life cycle of clothes, and build a community through sustainable fashion.
BUBubbles!
BUBubbles! is addressing the excessive use of water and energy associated with laundry in BU’s dorms. By giving students one free weekly washing and drying cycle, BUBubbles! can help students be more conscious of their impact on the environment, limiting their loads to once per week and reducing dryer usage.
Busy Bee Refills
Busy Bee Refills is a subscription service that simplifies household and kitchen essentials management for busy, eco-conscious customers by using sensors to track product levels and automatically trigger refill deliveries, partnering with sustainable brands to offer plastic-free packaging.
BuzzBites
BuzzBites is tackling the high environmental costs of conventional protein sources by introducing convenient and tasty insect-based snacks to provide a high-quality protein alternative with a minimal ecological footprint.
CarbNo Microgrid
CarbNo Microgrid aims to design a reversible electrolyzer powered by a green energy source that is capable of storing hydrogen for long periods of time. By doing so, the system will be able to provide energy in times of need (i.e. extreme weather events), when the grid may not be reliable.
Dated Delights
Dated Delights is a platform that helps restaurants around BU Campuses reduce food waste and generate revenue by offering near-expired or near-perishable food at discounted prices to students, who can browse and purchase these items through a dedicated website or app.
EcoLabs: Energy-Efficient Lab Monitoring and Optimization System
EcoLabs is an AI-powered sensor system designed to optimize energy usage in research labs at BU, reducing emissions and slashing lab energy costs.
eleven58
eleven58’s innovative trashcan automatically sorts and recycles waste, making sustainable living more accessible and efficient.
EmpowerHer: Sustainable Menstrual Care Initiative
Period at BU is tackling the issue of access to sustainable menstrual products and education by uniting BU’s sustainability efforts with Period at BU’s mission to drive equitable and sustainable period care initiatives on campus and beyond.