Tag: sustainability

Published on Apr 4, 2019

Dr. Steph Jeffries Wins Sustainability Award

She was recognized by NC State for her dedication and passion for sustainability. 

Published on Dec 13, 2018

Zac Guy – 2018 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Zac Guy, a 2001 graduate in Pulp and Paper Science and Technology, leveraged his degree to become a national leader in wood-based green building materials. 

Published on Sep 4, 2018

Niambé James is Here to Make the World More Sustainable

This year’s incoming class is the largest NC State has ever welcomed, with the strongest academic credentials to boot. Meet Niambé James. Inspired by a trip to Sierra Leone, she aims to help eliminate plastic by studying sustainable material and technology. 

Published on Aug 13, 2018

Ensuring Cleaner Air and Water

NC State researchers are partnering with communities, agencies and local residents on a wide range of projects to improve air and water quality. 

Published on Jul 30, 2018

What’s in Your Laundry?

Dr. Richard Venditti has partnered with Cotton Incorporated and the Australian government's Cotton Research and Development Corporation to discover what happens to small particles of cotton, polyester, rayon and blends that are released during the washing of our clothes. 

Published on May 13, 2018

Sustainability Fund Announces Grant Winners, New Grant Opportunity

Ten projects, including a few lead by College of Natural Resources students, received NC State Sustainability Fund grants to improve campus sustainability in the 2018-2019 fiscal year. 

Published on Oct 9, 2017

Promoting Sustainability at Carter-Finley Stadium

In honor of Campus Sustainability Week, find out how College of Natural Resources student Mary Paz Alvarez Valverde promotes sustainability on campus by reducing waste at Carter-Finley Stadium. 

Published on Sep 26, 2017

Student Spotlight: Shack-A-Thon 2017

College of Natural Resources students band together to raise money and awareness for Habitat For Humanity at the week-long annual Shack-A-Thon event. 

Published on Sep 15, 2017

Striving for Sustainability

College of Natural Resources faculty and students work toward a more sustainable future through groups like EcoVillage, a Living and Learning Village focused on sustainability through leadership, engagement, advocacy and discovery. 

Published on Jun 30, 2017

At This Campus Lab, Worms East Your Leftovers

Sustainable Materials and Technology major Garnett Bullock helps Rhonda Sherman, NC State Extension vermicomposting expert, run the NC State Compost Learning Lab.