Did you know that producing the 29 billion single-serve bottles of water consumed in the U.S. each year is a highly resource-intensive process that negatively impacts the environment? MORE...
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Volunteers wanted
Waverly Rain Garden spring cleanup May 4
The Waverly Rain Garden works hard to capture rain water all year round and keep it from overloading our storm sewer system, while also adding a special kind of beauty to campus. Won't you come out and give it a little TLC in return? Take a break from studying and get some fresh air and exercise! Students can earn community service hours for helping out. MORE...
Companies receive awards to accelerate commercialization of green products
The Syracuse Center of Excellence (SyracuseCoE) has awarded $250,000 to five local companies whose projects promote the commercialization of innovative green and clean technologies. This seventh round of SyracuseCoE Commercialization Assistance Program (CAP) awards is expected to create or retain approximately 100 jobs in Central New York. MORE... (via SU News)
Student sustainability group making a difference through green design
Syracuse University senior Sean Foote is working to create a better world for his three-year old son. This is mainly why he got involved with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Students Group at Syracuse University. As the group's treasurer, he's helping to lead USGBC Students in educating others both on and off campus to take action on sustainability. MORE...