Colorado State University is internationally known for its green initiatives and clean-energy research including alternative fuels, clean engines, photovoltaics, "smart" grid technology, wind engineering, water resources, and satellite-based atmospheric monitoring and tracking systems. It's also known as a "green" university for its sustainability efforts on campus and abroad.


A CSU chemistry professor has developed several patent-pending chemical processes that would create sustainable bioplastics from renewable resources for use on everything from optical fibers and contact lenses to furniture and automobile parts.
Colorado State University has achieved the highest score among 129 reporting universities participating in a national survey of higher education institutions dedicated to sustainability measures.
The College of Business has been recognized for its outstanding leadership in integrating social, environmental and ethical issues into its Global Social and Sustainable Enterprise MBA program.
Colorado State University today launched a new partnership with Zipcar Inc., the world’s leading car sharing network, to offer a Zipcar car sharing program on campus.