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Your Guide to Demystifying Recycling at BU
You may wonder, “Why does this item with a recycling symbol not go into the recycling bin?” Or “I didn’t realize this could be recycled.” It can be confusing, but we are here to help demystify recycling and help you better sort your waste. More
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. More
Boston University Earns STARS Gold
Boston University has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). More
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. More
Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences Receives LEED Platinum
The 345,000-square-foot collaborative research and teaching center is the University’s first LEED Platinum building and Boston's largest fossil fuel-free building. June 20, 2023 – Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences, Boston’s largest fossil fuel-free building to date, received LEED© Platinum, the highest rating from the U.S. Green Building Council. “Receiving... More
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... More
Reusing at BU – our community takes action to make old new
When you are at home or in your office, you probably recycle and may even think about how you can reduce your waste. But have you thought about the other "R": Reuse! Here at BU, we have buildings that reuse energy, students that launch startups that help us reuse food, and... More
Meet Sarah Healey and learn how she makes recycling happen
What do you do at BU Sustainability, and what brought you here to BU? I am the Zero Waste Manager here at BU. My job is to implement and manage the Zero Waste Plan, which is to have a Zero Waste campus by 2030. My day-to-day responsibilities include managing vendors, such... More
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... More
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). More