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Campus Sustainability News

News on campus sustainability initiatives, emerging programs, rankings, awards, student initiatives, green teams, and more from across the Cornell University campus.

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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.  

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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.

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The month of April marks Cornell’s annual celebration of all things campus, community, and global sustainability.

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Cornell students and staff took first place among 28 schools to win the EcoAthletes Cup and fund coral reef recovery.

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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

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How do we create a safe and socially just place for humanity to thrive without compromising planetary health? How can you help?

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Cornell University celebrates Annual Sustainability Month.

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Ensure the sustainability of your celebrations by making simple, cost-saving decisions that are environmentally friendly.

 Robin Wall Kimmerer

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.