Sustainability
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's Marine Street Express route will transition to a flexible, ADA-accessible on-demand service this fall, offering riders app-based access to key campus locations and marking a major step forward in sustainable, user-centered transit.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder made major sustainability strides this summer, including launching a campus decarbonization plan, eliminating single-use beverage plastics, advancing bioplastics research and securing transformative gifts to boost sustainability education and business.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder has begun building a 5-megawatt solar array off site in Weld County that advances the university's Climate Action Plan by expanding renewable energy use.
A $10 million gift from a Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder alumnus will transform the way sustainability is taught at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder—empowering students and faculty to create a more environmentally sustainable future in the face of a changing climate.
Starting Aug. 1, all Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØemployees are eligible for a free annual BCycle membership, thanks to a partnership between Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder's Environmental Center and BCycle. Previously, employees received a discounted rate.
The new state-of-the-art surface combines safety, durability and eco-friendly features while providing the flexibility to host more events at the iconic stadium.
Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder has finalized a 10-year pouring rights agreement with PepsiCo Beverages that will eliminate all single-use plastics from campus beverage services, advancing the university’s Climate Action Plan.
At the recent Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress, held for the first time in the United States, Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder made a powerful showing—solidifying its role as a global voice in sustainability research, education and skills training.
At Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder, innovative hydroponic farming and plant-based, locally sourced meals are transforming campus dining into sustainable, fresh and delicious food.
The university has launched a multiphase decarbonization project to transition its campus district heating system from steam to low-temperature hot water, selecting engineering firm Salas O'Brien to design the plan that will help Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder achieve its carbon neutrality goals.