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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…

Jun 16, 2020

New N.C. Climate Change Report Says the Time to Act Is Now

North Carolina Health NewsResearchers at N.C. State University predict a high number of named storms this hurricane season — between 18 and 22 — with the possibility that three to five of them will become major hurricanes.

Apr 21, 2020

50 Ways To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day

A list of 50 things you can do to celebrate the planet.

Apr 21, 2020

Adjusting to a New Normal

Junior Mariah Wilder describes in her own words what it’s like to be an NC State student in the time of COVID-19.

Apr 21, 2020

Closing the Loop

NC State’s new Compost Facility and Research Cooperative diverts organic waste from the landfill, giving it new life in a number of beneficial ways on campus.

Mar 2, 2020

Jogging With Purpose

Plogging is jogging with environmental benefits.

Feb 10, 2020

Landfill Waste Declines at Wolfpack Home Football Games

The Wolfpack diverted nearly 30 percent of gameday waste from the landfill in a record-setting season.

Jan 29, 2020

Record-Setting Reduction

Campus energy use intensity is down 34% since 2002.

Jan 28, 2020

Sustainability Meets Innovation At Make-A-Thon

In a weekend of all-out innovation, more than 160 students created sustainability solutions.