Carla Davis

Jul 7, 2016

Summer Water-Saving Tips

As we experience the hottest days of the year, a cool drink of water or a dip in the pool is always nice. But don't go crazy. Here are a few ways to keep water usage down during the dog days of summer. 

Jun 30, 2016

Pollinators Welcome Here

NC State students, staff and faculty are driving an effort to create food sources for bees, butterflies and other creatures who help propagate life through strategic plant selection on the university’s urban campus in gardens filled with pollinator-friendly plants. 

Jun 22, 2016

Aquaponics on Display at Talley

Swing by the Talley Student Union this summer and check out a student-designed system of bins, pipes, fish and lettuce that showcases one of the state’s fastest-growing agriculture practices. 

May 3, 2016

Sustainability Fund Gives 15 Grants for 2016

The NC State Sustainability Fund gives 15 grants totaling $161,000 for campus sustainability projects. 

Apr 21, 2016

Green Bricks Honor Sustainability Efforts

The annual Green Brick Awards were given on April 15, honoring the top sustainability efforts on campus. 

Mar 24, 2016

Gearing Up for Earth Month

Beginning next week, NC State will host a slew of activities highlighting campus sustainability efforts as part of Earth Month, including a full day of activities on April 13 in celebration of worldwide Earth Day and the 30 Days, 30 Ways Challenge. 

Feb 25, 2016

Students Design Sustainability Solutions

At NC State's inaugural Make-A-Thon, 42 students on 11 teams competed to create new solutions to campus sustainability challenges. 

Feb 18, 2016

NC State Earns Gold for Green Practices

NC State’s sustainability efforts have earned the university its first Gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). 

Feb 2, 2016

Disappearing Frogs at Crafts Center

The Crafts Center hosts an exhibit raising awareness about the global decline and disappearance of frogs. 

Jan 13, 2016

Talk About a Sustainable Future

A Jan. 20 town-hall event will focus on NC State's Sustainability Strategic Plan. The event is planned for 9-11 a.m. in Room 126 of Witherspoon Student Center. 

Jan 7, 2016

Housekeeping Wins Green Award

University Housekeeping is recognized for its efforts in keeping NC State's campus clean with green products, equipment and procedures. 

Jan 5, 2016

NC State a Top Workplace for Commuters

NC State is one of just 10 universities honored for exemplary efforts in sustainable transportation. The annual award competition ranks the best workplaces for commuters. 

Dec 17, 2015

Hand-Me-Down Gowns? Kinda

Since 2011, NC State Bookstores has sold graduation gowns made in sustainable style from recycled plastic bottles. 

Oct 15, 2015

Solar Tree Sprouts at Hunt Library

Charge your laptop, phone or other electronics on the 16-foot solar tree at the Hunt Library on Centennial Campus. The newly installed solar technology is a gift from the Park Scholars Class of 2015. 

Aug 27, 2015

Carter-Finley: Red, White and Green

Wolfpack fans attending home football games at Carter-Finley Stadium this season will have the ability to compost food and paper, in addition to recycling plastic products, thanks to a new pilot program offered by athletics and the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling.