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A photo of two bins placed next to each other in the corner of a Wilson College of Textiles bathroom. One is a waste bin and is gray. One (right) is a green bin and is for composting. Both have signage above them explaining what items to place in each type of bin.

Nov 30, 2022

Wilson College of Textiles to Implement Compost Bins Throughout College

As a part of NC State’s goal to become a Zero Waste Workplace, an initiative by alumna Rosemary Edberg aims to divert substantial waste from landfills through composting.

Nov 30, 2022

Not Wasted: A New Purpose for Uniforms and Office Supplies

NC State has set a goal to divert 70 percent of waste from landfills: a pursuit that requires champions from across the campus identifying practical…

alligator

Oct 20, 2022

Alligators Exposed to PFAS Show Autoimmune Effects

Some alligators in the Cape Fear river have elevated PFAS blood levels and unhealed or infected lesions.

students with prototype

Oct 13, 2022

Not Just for Looks: Industrial Design Students Reimagine Cosmetics Packaging

Industrial Design students at the College of Design worked with Eastman Chemical Company to create refillable, reusable and rechargeable (“R/R”) packaging for the luxury cosmetics industry. In the studio, students worked with Eastman’s Tritan™, Cristal™, or Cristal™ One materials – each created to reduce plastic waste without compromising product aesthetic and usability.

Oct 7, 2022

Fall into Sustainability

8 ideas to enjoy a sustainable fall season.

Sep 12, 2022

NC State Hosts Energy Week

Discover how NC State shapes a clean energy future during NC State Energy Week Sept. 23-30, 2022.

Sep 7, 2022

Hill Library installs menstrual product dispensers

All public women’s and single-occupancy restrooms in Hill now provide free supplies

Jul 29, 2022

Fitts-Woolard Hall Achieves LEED Silver for Sustainability

NC State University’s Fitts-Woolard Hall has earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Silver level.

3 students holding large signs in shapes of cup and bag with text that reads bring your own

Jul 25, 2022

Go Plastic Free: Why and How

Be part of the solution to plastic pollution at NC State and beyond.

Jul 5, 2022

Ocean Advocacy Workshop Prepares Students for Environmental Leadership

NC State cohosts inaugural workshop for college students