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How to get involved with sustainability efforts to make Boise State a green campus

Climate change remains a pressing concern. The Turkey-Syria earthquakes act as a recent reminder of the harsh realities of climate change. At a local level, members of the Boise State…

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Read more about the article Earth Day: Campus Sustainability celebrates with several campus events
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Earth Day: Campus Sustainability celebrates with several campus events

As Earth Day quickly approaches, Campus Sustainability is celebrating with multiple events throughout the month of April. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Celebrate a…

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Read more about the article Sustainable gardens improve local communities and access to healthy food
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Sustainable gardens improve local communities and access to healthy food

Agricultural sustainability practices give us the opportunity to produce wholesome food without environmental repercussions.  The food production industry in the United States is a significant user of finite resources and…

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Timely: Earth Day Sustainability Art Exhibit submissions open until April 11

The Sustainability Center in the Student Union Building is seeking new innovative submissions for the Earth Day Art Exhibitions. In partnership with ASBSU, the Fine Arts Program and university art curator…

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Read more about the article Boise State earns silver rating for sustainability efforts on campus
Much of Boise State's campus is powered by geothermal energy. Photo by Claire Keener

Boise State earns silver rating for sustainability efforts on campus

Boise State received a silver rating in sustainability efforts this past month in the university’s first ever report to an international organization that promotes sustainability in higher education. The organization,…

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Read more about the article Green Schools: Boise School District students push for sustainability, renewable energy
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Green Schools: Boise School District students push for sustainability, renewable energy

Almost four years ago, Boise School District (BSD) superintendent Coby Dennis came to administrators within the district with a vision: create a sustainable learning environment for all students.  This vision…

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Green Things: Sustainability and Community Garden Club

Boise State’s Sustainability and Community Garden Club is one outlet that students can utilize to learn more about sustainability and participate in community projects. The Sustainability Club “strives to promote…

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Campus Food Pantry and Community Garden collaborate to address food insecurity

With sustainability and food insecurity continuing to be some of the top issues on many college students' minds, two locations on campus provide the means for the Boise State community…

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