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Reuse at BU: Simple Ways to Cut Waste and Go Green
Sustainability is all about taking small, meaningful actions that add up to something big. Whether it’s grabbing lunch in a reusable container, using a reusable water bottle, or donating items at move-out, reusing helps cut down waste and keep our campus green. Here are a few easy ways you can make reusing part of your everyday BU... More
Turning Move-Out Donations into Community Impact
Sustainability and helping the poor can go hand in hand. In partnership with the Faith & Ecological Justice Program at the School of Theology, BU Sustainability has collected over 2,000 pounds of textiles that will go to local homeless shelters and community organizations in Greater Boston. This program is the brainchild... More
Welcoming our Zero Waste Fellow Grant Haas
We at BU Sustainability want to introduce you to our newest team member, Grant Haas. For many of you, he is likely a familiar face. As a student, he served as one of our Zero Waste Interns, supporting various waste reduction programs on campus. Now, we are thrilled to welcome Grant... More
2025 Student Sustainability Leadership Award Winners Announced
Every year, Boston University recognizes graduating seniors who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to sustainability on campus through the Student Sustainability Leadership Award. This year's winners Genesis Muñoz (CAS '25) and Iffany Zou (CAS '25) have made engaging their fellow students in sustainability key elements of their BU... More
Move-out at BU, a Waste Reduction Game of Tetris
Imagine for a second that every person in a small city moves out of their homes and apartments all within a couple of days—and after everyone has moved out, all of those beds are filled by new people.
Refining the Strategies for Meeting our Climate Goals
“Building decarbonization,” is a wonky term that you are going to hear our team talk a lot about, especially over the next several months. More
Introducing the 2024-25 Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Award Winners
The Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants support student-driven sustainability interventions with funding and resources offered by BU Sustainability and Innovate@BU. More
BU Hockey Goes Zero Waste
On November 8th and 9th, Boston University and UMass Lowell came together to promote sustainability with their hockey fans. More
CCDS Featured in the Smithsonian Channel Series “How Did They Build That?”
Aired on Sunday, October 20, 9 PM EST, the episode will feature the 19-story Center for Computing & Data Sciences (CCDS), the largest fossil fuel-free building in Boston, Massachusetts. More
BU Sustainability Festival at GSU Plaza
"Dozens of student groups will be on hand, plus free food, bike safety info, and lots of giveaways." To learn more view the full article on BU Today.