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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
Campus Climate Lab: Call for Proposals
Now Accepting Student-Faculty Research Proposals for Fall 2021 We’re seeking students and faculty to advance research and help catalyze our community towards climate action. BU’s Campus Climate Lab is dedicated to assisting student-faculty research projects in support of the University’s Climate Action Plan. BU Sustainability is teaming up with the Office of Research to... More
The Sustainability Festival Is Back!
Boston University's annual Sustainability Festival returns for 2021! Connect with groups and departments across BU and the Boston area dedicated to sustainability and the environment. Join us on: September 15, 2021, from 11 am - 2 pm at the Talbot Green on the BU Medical Campus September 23, 2021, from 11... More
Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Recipients 2021
With grant funding and resources offered through a partnership of BU Sustainability and Innovate@BU, Boston University students are empowered to kick-start a project or develop an intervention that tackles sustainability challenges facing the University. During the spring 2021 semester, we solicited ideas for sustainability innovations which provide solutions for Boston University, More
2021 Survey
Thank you for your time completing the annual Sustainability Survey. Prize winners are Herrick Fernandes and Tristan Olly. Conducting an annual survey helps us with national sustainability reporting efforts, understand our community better, inform future programming, and identify members of our community to highlight. Consistent with the guidelines of STARS, we include questions... More
Making the Most of Working from Home
By Ryan Pagois, BU Sustainability intern My time as the Green Office Certification intern for BU Sustainability has taught me so much about workplace sustainability. During COVID-19, I’ve missed the engaging conversations I’ve had with so many staff members as I certify green offices and departments across BU’s campuses. I’ve been... More
Starting a Departmental Green Team
Starting a Green Team is a great way to facilitate employee engagement in sustainability within your department and across Boston University. It’s easy to get started. Advertise your decision to start a Green Team around your office. It should be open for everyone to join! Send out an announcement for your first... More