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Oct 22, 2024

Zero Waste Wolfpack: Scoring Big for Sustainability

The Zero Waste Wolfpack is scoring big at NC State home football games as they lead the charge for sustainability.

Aug 26, 2024

Zero Waste Wolfpack Kicks Off Thursday

Join NC State Athletics in achieving zero waste at home football games.

Oct 20, 2022

NC residents face risk of health issues from GenX, PFAS exposure, new research shows

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Oct 19, 2021

Julius Tillery Receives William C. Friday Award

Tillery, a distinguished figure and leader in environmental, agricultural, and racial justice in North Carolina, was selected by the Park Scholarships program’s Class of 2022 for his outstanding advocacy for North Carolina’s agricultural and environmental sectors. He was presented with the award Oct. 15 during a ceremony in the Hunt Library Auditorium.

Apr 5, 2021

A Winning Solution to Reducing Food Waste

To address both food waste and food insecurity, Park Scholars David Horne ’23 and Joshua Mason ’24 created an app that connects grocery stores with food-based charities. The project recently won the grand prize at Make-A-Thon, an NC State competition in which student teams research, design and prototype innovative solutions to sustainability challenges.

Mar 29, 2021

Progress at the Pump

Professor Sunkyu Park, who has deep NC State roots, is working to turn waste from the pulp and paper industry into the biofuel of the future. Boosted by private support, his research could revolutionize the energy industry — in more ways than one.

Mar 15, 2021

Podcast: Plastics, BPA and Phthalates

Neuroendocrinologist Heather Patisaul speaks with NC State’s Audio Abstract podcast about how chemicals found in plastics can affect brain and reproductive system development.

Feb 15, 2021

Biomass: A Sustainable Energy Source for the Future?

From creating sustainable jet fuel to developing consumer goods such as tissue and hygiene products, NC State’s College of Natural Resources is at the forefront of exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of renewable biomass — plants that take in sunlight and carbon dioxide and make solid materials. Among faculty doing research in this field are Stephen Kelley, the Reuben B. Robertson professor in the Department of Forest Biomaterials, and Richard Venditti, the Elis Signe Olson professor and associate dean of research in the college.

Oct 27, 2020

Researchers Eye a System That Uses Marine Microplastics to Get Rid of Marine Microplastics

Researchers from NC State and Cornell are working to develop a self-sustaining system that uses microplastics, tiny particles of plastic, to capture more microplastics. Among the investigators are Carol Hall, NC State’s Camille Dreyfus Distinguished University Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Orlin Velev, the university’s S. Frank and Doris Culberson Distinguished Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.

Jul 6, 2020

Composting Begins at the College of Veterinary Medicine

Composting begins this week at NC State’s College of Veterinary Medicine. An integral piece to CVM’s commitment to sustainability, compost bins will be placed within the CVM Main Building, the Research Building and the Terry Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center restrooms and breakrooms beginning Wednesday, July 8 through Friday, July 10. Faculty, staff, students and…