Harvard U Releases Zero Waste Plan
Accelerating a Zero Waste Future: A Framework for Waste Stewardship is the university's inaugural zero waste plan. The plan outlines guiding objectives and actionable strategies and includes toolkits and templates for units across campus to implement waste reduction measures.
U Colorado Boulder Accepts $10M Gift for Sustainability Center
An alumnus recently pledged $10 million ($2 million annually for the next five years) to implement sustainability curriculum across campus and advance faculty impact. Through course development, teaching collaborations, learning modules and tech tools, the center aims to create best practices and offer support for integrating sustainability concepts into courses across campus.
Imperial College London Receives $1.3M for Sustainability Research Lab
Funding from the Wolfson Foundation will support the college's new research facility, the Sustainable Futures Lab, a multidisciplinary lab focused on sustainable chemical manufacturing, industrial decarbonization, sustainable energy technologies and negative emissions technologies.
AASHE Announces 50 new STARS Data Quality Certified Professionals
AASHE recently designated 50 higher education sustainability professionals from four countries as STARS Data Quality Certified Professionals. These individuals are trained to contribute to high-quality and accurate STARS assessments–either through leading a STARS assessment or serving as a reviewer on one.
