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While college students may be in an ivory tower, college administrators are busy making colleges green. See what initiatives are making the green a banner color. Have an idea in Campus Sustainability? Tell us
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Student Solar Solution Could Improve Public Space
Why waste space on campus? One student wants to turn limited outdoor space on campus into a functional solar charging hub.
Unexpectedly Green
Cities aren’t seen as breadbaskets, and GW students aren’t often pegged for farmers, but GW student Jesse Schaffer and the Food Justice Alliance buck the trends.
Bottled Water Without The Waste? Only If It’s Convenient
We all use water bottles, but if you’re not filling up a reusable every time you’re creating a lot of waste. Disposable bottles are convenient, and convenience determines what gets used – the folks at True2o think they might be able to bridge the gap between convenience and conservation.
Cheap or Green? Eco-friendly Products Struggle for Marketshare
By Chanelle Havey Let’s face it – we’re all in a difficult position, holding thin wallets with no prospects of getting any thicker any time soon. It’s not only the college kids pinching pennies these days. As we crunch numbers to get the minimum on our grocery list, the first items that seem to disappear …Read More…
Building Green for the Future
This week, we take you into the classroom and look at how some organizations are hoping that kids will be “sustainability natives.”
Living Sustainably on a College Campus
We profile three schools that are working toward more sustainable college campuses.
Van Jones on What Individuals Can Do to Increase Efficiency
Part 2 of a 3 part series: See Part 1: Van Jones on Community Solar and Wind Energy See Part 3: Van Jones on Obama’s Fuel Efficiency Standards Former green jobs adviser to the White House and founder of environmental justice group, Green For All, Van Jones joins Planet Forward’s Frank Sesno in a discussion …Read More…
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Missouri S&T Takes First In 2013 Climate Leadership Awards
Second Nature and Planet Forward are pleased to announce that site visitors and community members have chosen a winner in the voting component of the 2013 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards. After a month-long open vote and a record-breaking total 48,882 votes cast, Missouri University of Science and Technology has come out on top with …Read More…
Let The Campus Challenge Begin!
Please note: The Campus Challenge deadline has changed from November 30 to December 11. All submissions will now be accepted until December 11. GW Planet Forward and Office of Sustainability Present… The Campus Challenge Win a Capital Bikeshare! Soon the weather will be changing, and Planet Forward is gearing up. We’re seeking videos or essays …Read More…
Sustainability in Schools
Going Green is Always Cool at School! It’s that time of year again! Summer is coming to a close and students across the country are returning to class. This week we focus on schools whose students are working hard to decrease energy use and increase sustainability on campus. You know how students are — they …Read More…
Efficient Food Production
Food, Glorious Food! Do you know where your food comes from and how much energy is required to produce that food? This week we feature Planet Forward members who have unique and innovative ideas about how to increase access to high-quality food, while reducing the amount of energy needed to do so. Tune in Monday …Read More…
William Paterson Wins! Sustainability Initiative Boosts School Pride
The students at William Paterson University clearly take a lot of pride in their sustainability initiatives. As a finalist for the 2012 Second Nature Climate Leadership Awards, they won the public voting competition on Planet Forward featuring their innovative climate leadership. The video details how the campus has come together to support the American College …Read More…
Introducing the Green Apple Day of Service
Last week, I was able to visit one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to make an exciting announcement, recognizing the Green School in Bali as the Center for Green School’s “2012 Greenest School on Earth.”
Former White House CTO Aneesh Chopra to Join Top Public and Private Leaders in Sustainability Innovation at GW
Join thought-leaders from government, industry, and academics at “GW Moving the Planet Forward,” a symposium to highlight solutions to the challenges of a changing planet. The half-day conference will also highlight “Innovation Challenges” offered by participants to demonstrate their commitment to moving the planet forward. Learn More
Clean Parking Power in the Climate Leadership Awards
This week, Planet Forward is highlighting more of the finalists in Second Nature’s Climate Leadership Awards. Although all very different, what do these school’s all have in common? They’re producing lean technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through transportation.
We’re Teaming up with Second Nature for the Climate Leadership Awards
How to Make a Cool Video Planet Forward is excited to be partnering with Second Nature this year on the Climate Leadership Awards to feature some of the great climate leadership work being done by colleges and universities. As part of this year’s Climate Leadership Awards, finalists are being asked to create a 1-3 minute …Read More…
Communities Skip Washington for Green Action Locally
With all the political gridlock in Washington, D.C. it’s easy to imagine the entire country is suffering from a similar lockdown. However, municipalities across the country are moving ahead in America’s clean energy discussion. Here’s how.
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Green Building in Schools could save $20 billion in 10 years
Here’s a puzzler. Right at the time of day when some kids are most likely to get into trouble, most schools close the door and turn off the lights. Seems silly, doesn’t it? That disconnect, along with a slew of other good reasons, has helped give birth to the community schools movement. It aims to …Read More…
Center for Green Schools and UTC Announce New Findings on Green Schools
At the annual Greenbuild Conference Expo in Toronto, the Center for Green Schools and United Technologies Corp. held a press conference to announce findings from a new independent study conducted on green schools, as well as initiatives the Center will be taking in 2012. The results of the survey brought light to the fact that Americans are concerned about …Read More…
Rebuilding the 20th Century: It’s Time for Kids
This week we’re thinking a lot about Campus Sustainability with our partners at Second Nature. We’re hosting a video contest to see who’s a climate leader in the academic community. But instead of thinking about another recycling program (although it boggles my mind that only 33% of waste is recycled) we should think about how …Read More…
#ThinkFWD on Campus Sustainability
By Frank Sesno
To think forward is to take a good look at the present and then apply all of your ingenuity towards cultivating a better future. Who better to ask that college students? We’ve got an inspiring–and inspired–group of students doing just that.
Ask an Expert: Campus Sustainability Day
What is your campus doing to be sustainable? What should colleges be doing to promote sustainability? In partnership with Second Nature, we’re hosting a very special edition of Ask an Expert for Campus Sustainability Day.
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