CSU Green News

Updated June 2008

Colorado State has been in the news with its green activities.

Living Green at CSU

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Randy Moench nurtures "baby" seedlings at the Colorado State Forest Service Nursery. More

This nursery houses 200,000 native conifers, such as Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine. More

Brittany Kahl checks out a bike from RamWheels, a free bike loan program on campus. More

Jeff Morrell of Housing and Dining Services helps with RamWheels and also pedals to work daily.

Under Sheela Backen's leadership, CSU’s recycling rate climbed from 26% to 56%. More

CSU consistently performs well in RecycleMania, an annual collegiate recycling competition.

Students from the Live Green Community tour "Garbage Mountain" at a local landfill. More

Here, Live Green students tour a wind farm, Ponnequin, on the Wyoming/Colorado border.

Nicole Paul of the Sustainable Development Club weeds in the CSU organic garden. More

During harvest time, the club sells its organic produce at a campus produce stand. More

Top USDA award for Colorado State's Clean Energy Supercluster

Colorado State University has been recognized with a top award from the United States Department of Agriculture for its Clean Energy Supercluster.

Gov. Ritter Signs Bill Supporting Water Institute

Gov. Bill Ritter recently signed a bill in Fort Collins to fund water research through the Colorado Water Institute - a fixture at CSU since 1965.

Collaboratory, CSU receive major Denver Metro economic development award

Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory honored by the Metro Denver Economic Development Council with its Chair's Award for outstanding efforts

Go Green with CSU's Sustainable Pledge

Take CSU's Sustainability Pledge and take steps to leave a smaller footprint on campus and on the environment.

Green Research Experts at Colorado State

studentsFrom renewable energy to sustainable business models, meet the professors at Colorado State engaged in clean energy and sustainable research.

"The Green University" on CSU-TV

studentsWatch the video on CSU's clean energy and sustainable projects, such as W.S. Sampath's solar cell lab