Sustainability
- Biking is one of the most popular ways to navigate campus and Boulder. Here are some tips to help you maintain and protect your bike for a convenient and sustainable way to get around.
- ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø has begun building a 5-megawatt solar array off site in Weld County that advances the university's Climate Action Plan by expanding renewable energy use.
- A $10 million gift from a ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø alumnus will transform the way sustainability is taught at ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍøâ€”empowering students and faculty to create a more environmentally sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.
- Starting Aug. 1, all CU employees are eligible for a free annual BCycle membership, thanks to a partnership between ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø's Environmental Center and BCycle. Previously, employees received a discounted rate.
- The new state-of-the-art surface combines safety, durability and eco-friendly features while providing the flexibility to host more events at the iconic stadium.
- ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø has finalized a 10-year pouring rights agreement with PepsiCo Beverages that will eliminate all single-use plastics from campus beverage services, advancing the university’s Climate Action Plan.
- At the recent Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress, held for the first time in the United States, ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø made a powerful showing—solidifying its role as a global voice in sustainability research, education and skills training.
- At ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø, innovative hydroponic farming and plant-based, locally sourced meals are transforming campus dining into sustainable, fresh and delicious food.
- The university has launched a multiphase decarbonization project to transition its campus district heating system from steam to low-temperature hot water, selecting engineering firm Salas O'Brien to design the plan that will help ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø achieve its carbon neutrality goals.
- ºÚÁÏÉçÇøÍø has begun construction on the new chemistry and applied mathematics facility—which will feature cutting-edge labs, a quantum research hub and more.