Achievements ·
Keeping Compost Clean
AU Compost Crew designs innovative lids for bins in bid for Zero Waste.
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On Campus ·
Students Lead the Way In Combatting Compost Contamination
Compost contamination is widespread on college campuses. Students are testing solutions as AU works to meet zero waste goals.
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Environment ·
AU To Co-Host and Participate in Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In: DC
AU is partnering with seven other DC-area colleges and universities to host the Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In. Featuring more than 30 speakers in 15 different panels, these student-focused events will highlight climate initiatives on each campus.
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Environment ·
AU Takes Part in Campus Race to Zero Waste National Competition
American University’s Office of Sustainability and Zero Waste Office encourage the campus community to participate in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste national competition.
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Environment ·
Men's Basketball Holds 8th Annual Sustainability-Themed Game on Feb. 16
"Go Green," but wear red, white, and blue to Bender Arena to cheer on AU's men's basketball team at the 8th Annual Sustainability Awareness Game against Navy on Wednesday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
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Environment ·
New Sustainability Initiatives Engage Hundreds of AU Students
As part of American University’s continued efforts to promote a culture of sustainability, this fall the Office of Sustainability launched the EcoRep and EcoPledge programs.
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Environment ·
A RECIPE for Changing the Food System
Network of researchers led by AU to help solve wasted food problem.
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Environment ·
AU utilizes “trigeneration” to cool campus efficiently during summer months
University engineers take advantage of the new Low-Temperature Hot Water system and the electrical generation cogeneration plant to capture waste heat and use it to cool campus buildings.
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Environment ·
New Sustainability Plan Pushes AU Forward for Next Five Years
The action plan helps prepare for climate change impacts.
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On Campus ·
Bringing Campus Back to Life on Earth Day
On Monday, AU kicked off Campus Beautification Day, a university tradition each April around Earth Day.
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