Sustainability

LAR 506 students, professors and community partners pose in front of the new Wood Hall redesigned area

May 10, 2023

Students Redesign Exterior of Wood Hall

The Spring 2023 LAR 506 graduate course designed, proposed and created a new outdoor communal area for Wood residence hall.

Apr 18, 2023

Meet the Winners of NC State’s Sustainability Awards

These 2023 Sustainability Awards recipients leave an impact on campus and beyond.

A hand holds a clear globe up to a background of blue skies and green leaves, creating an effect that looks similar to the Earth from space.

Apr 17, 2023

6 Ways to Celebrate the Earth With the Wolfpack

Each April, Earth lovers around the globe commemorate Earth Month. For the Wolfpack, it’s the perfect time to remind ourselves of the many ways we can honor the planet we all call home.

Students stand by tables on Stafford Commons, outside of Talley Student Union

Mar 31, 2023

April is Earth Month at NC State

Earth Month at NC State features 44+ sustainability-related events.

Chancellor Woodson carries baskets for a family moving in

Jul 27, 2022

Student Packing List for a Sustainable Move-In

Pack with sustainability in mind for a successful move-in at NC State University using these 10 tips.

Three separate photos showing each winning group of students

Feb 7, 2022

Students Present Sustainable Solutions for Campus

Students shared their ideas and competed for prizes during the annual Make-A-Thon challenge.

Oct 19, 2021

Living on Campus? Here’s How To Reduce Waste

A recycling and composting guide for students living on campus.

Tommy Holden, Kristian Jackson and his son remove branches and brush as they clear a path for a bike trail in Lake Raleigh Woods

Oct 5, 2021

Forging New Paths

The Department of Health and Exercise Studies has received a grant from the NC State University Sustainability Fund to help continue the development of hiking and biking trails as well as educational opportunities in Lake Raleigh Woods.

Three students stand in an apartment kitchen, with one holding a compost bucket

Aug 24, 2021

Thought for Food

This summer, students, faculty and staff worked together to install 237 composting bins in NC State’s apartment complexes, Wolf Village and Wolf Ridge.

Aug 18, 2021

Five Ways To Get Involved In Sustainability On Campus

Welcome students! No matter your future career path, you can get involved in sustainability on campus.