sustainability
Dr. Steph Jeffries Wins Sustainability Award
She was recognized by NC State for her dedication and passion for sustainability.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.