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Mar 24, 2025

April is Earth Month at NC State

April is Earth Month at NC State. From April 1 – 30, NC State will buzz with over 60 sustainability-related events including fairs, workshops, concerts, service opportunities and outdoor activities.…

Jan 28, 2025

EcoPack Takes First Place at NC State’s Make-A-Thon 2025

Explore the winning idea that took home $4,000 at NC State Make-A-Thon.

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

starnewsonlineNC residents face risk of health issues from GenX, PFAS exposure, new research shows
Julius Tillery holding cotton in a field

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.
Make-A-Thon 2021 winners

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.
Professor Sunkyu Park

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.
Rows of plastic bottles

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.