Campus Sustainability News
News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.
From September 14-20, Cornell students, faculty, and staff are invited to go off-line, off-screen, and off-tech to participate in Cornell Unplugged 2026.
Project ReCollect collects student items in May and resells them in August, diverting ~50 tons from landfills and raising ~$80K for local charities like Cops, Kids & Toys.
The month of April marks Cornell’s annual celebration of all things campus, community, and global sustainability.
Cornell students and staff took first place among 28 schools to win the EcoAthletes Cup and fund coral reef recovery.
Join the EcoAthletes Collegiate Cup, a nationwide competition where universities go head-to-head in a fitness challenge to fight climate change! Track your workouts on the Climategames app to help fund coral restoration—because every step, swim, and cycle can make a difference
How do we create a safe and socially just place for humanity to thrive without compromising planetary health? How can you help?
Cornell University celebrates Annual Sustainability Month.
Ensure the sustainability of your celebrations by making simple, cost-saving decisions that are environmentally friendly.
On November 1st, Robin, a mother, scientist, writer, decorated professor, and Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, will have a day full of events, including a discussion about her book "Braiding Sweetgrass," exploring the profound connection between humans and Mother Earth.