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Sustainable Purchasing Organization Recognizes BU’s Leadership
When you're as big as BU, what we buy has a substantial impact on our environment and the economy. That's why it's crucial for BU to tap into best practices for environmentally preferred purchasing. In support of that, BU is a member of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC). Here are... More
Join Our Team: Apply for the BUMC Sustainability Internship
Interns are key to helping to implement the University’s Climate Action Plan and build a strong culture of sustainability. Our BUMC Intern serves as the face of BU Sustainability while interacting with and educating faculty, staff, and students on the Medical Campus about our programs. Description This position requires a charismatic communicator who... More
Meet BUMC Engagement Intern Candace Smith (MED’ 24)
Meet Candace Smith (MED ’24), our BU Medical Campus (BUMC) intern. Candace (she/her) joined our team in the fall of 2021, and throughout the semester she has assisted with the advancement and awareness of BU’s Zero Waste Plan on the Medical Campus. Engaging at BUMC At BUMC, you can find Candace tabling... More
Mayor Wu Signs Fossil Fuel Divestment Ordinance
December 1, 2021 – Boston's Mayor Michelle Wu signed an ordinance requiring the City of Boston's divestment of fossil fuels by 2025. The ordinance also requires divestment from tobacco and private prison industries, signaling Boston's commitment to a socially inclusive Green New Deal. According to the City of Boston's website, "The... More
Campus Climate Lab Researcher Wiley Hundertmark Named AASHE Sustainability Award Finalist
November 9 – The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) announced "Influence of Landscape Management Practices on Urban Greenhouse Gas Budgets", with first author Wiley Hundertmark (CAS'20), as a finalist for a 2021 AASHE Sustainability Award in the campus sustainability research category, recognizing outstanding scholarship in... More
BU’s Waste Diversion During COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused a shift in behavior surrounding waste that inevitably altered our data on waste diversion for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. Last year at BU, the volume of single-use items increased in response to COVID-19. Takeaway containers from the dining hall and other food venues on campus were essential for maintaining social distancing and limiting the spread of the virus. While necessary, such practices increased the amount of waste sent to landfills or incinerators (facilities that burn trash). Key data points In FY 2021 BU diverted 31% of... More
Zero Waste Awareness Campaign: November 2021
After kicking off the BU Zero Waste awareness campaign in October, November's focus is on the lifecycle impact of items that become waste. Every ton of waste is the result of 71 tons upstream, so it’s clear that BU's Zero Waste efforts will have an impact beyond our campuses. Check out BU's Zero Waste Plan to find... More
City of Boston Takes Step Toward Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
The Boston City Council passed an updated Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO), which was signed into law on October 5, 2021. Referred to as "BERDO 2.0," the update "sets emissions targets and reporting requirements for buildings greater than or equal to 20,000 square feet, establishes the Emissions Review... 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... More
Submit your Idea: Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant
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... More