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In the United States, 103 million tons of food are wasted annually, with the average person generating one pound of food waste daily. Food waste includes any edible food that is discarded instead of being consumed.  While often discussed in

The University of Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ wishes to recognize outstanding efforts toward continuing the leadership and legacy of sustainability at Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder. Since 1997 the Annual Campus Sustainability Awards have recognized individuals, departments and

Climate anxiety, also called eco-anxiety, is more common than most people know. It’s normal to worry and to be fearful for our collective futures regarding the consequences of climate change and how it will affect our lives. Climate anxiety can include feelings of grief, anger, guilt and shame and affect a person’s mood, behavior and thinking. 

As consumers focus more on the environmental impact of products, companies look to cash in by identifying their products as sustainable or environmentally friendly. However, not all brands follow the practices they claim. When businesses falsely promote their products' environmental or sustainable benefits, it is called greenwashing. 

The 26th annual Campus Sustainability awards program recognizes outstanding individuals and departments who demonstrate a sincere commitment to continuing the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder tradition of leadership and student participation in campus sustainability.

These winners made a significant contribution to advocating for and/or advancing sustainability in laboratories in the last year.

The 30th annual Campus Sustainability Summit takes place Wednesday and Thursday, April 19 and 20, at the UMC. Following the global focus of the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit and the Conference on World Affairs

Join the conversation at the Climate Action Plan Town Hall at the Campus Sustainability Summit on April 20 to be a part of this crucial decision-making process. 

Earth Week is here and it's time for all of us to come together and do our part to protect our planet. Whether you are on Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder’s campus or not, there are numerous ways you can get involved and make a difference.

Last week, Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder's Environmental Center hosted the 4th annual President's Sustainable Solutions Challenge event where three proposals were presented on how to make the campus more sustainable.