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Inside recycling at App State — how waste is transformed into sustainable solutions
Source: Appalachian Today
Monday, April 22, 2024
6 App State students observe world climate policymaking at UN climate conference
Source: Appalachian Today
Monday, January 23, 2023
Appalachian Energy Summit reports $1.6 billion in avoided energy costs statewide
Source: Appalachian Today
Thursday, July 21, 2022
App State breaks ground on Innovation District project
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, March 25, 2022
Message from the Chief Sustainability Officer: Continued commitment to sustainability and resilience
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Renewables to make up 18% of App State’s purchased electricity in 2022
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, January 14, 2022
App Builds a Home breaks ground on 3rd ‘safe and affordable home’
Source: Appalachian Today
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
App State's Team Sunergy wins big in US solar racing challenge — No. 1 in Cruiser Class
Source: Appalachian Today
Thursday, August 12, 2021
Dr. Sarah Evans, App State students to explore how water patterns in melting permafrost affect climate change
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Dr. Baker Perry inspires students to reach new heights
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
App State research team examines ancient evidence in mass extinctions
Source: Appalachian Today
Saturday, January 22, 2022
App State solar vehicle team basks in praise at victory celebration
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, August 20, 2021
Team Sunergy Wins the Image Award at the 2020 Student Organization Leadership Awards
Source: Office of Sustainabiity
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Changes to recycling program won't affect on-campus procedures
Source: Office of Sustainabiity
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Appalachian Builds on 20 Years of Composting on Campus with Dining Expansion
Source: Office of Sustainabiity
Thursday, January 23, 2020
App State creates ‘roadmap to climate neutrality’
Source: Appalachian Today
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Broyhill Wind Turbine Closing in on 1,000,000kWh of Energy Production
Source: Office of Sustainabiity
Friday, November 22, 2019
Sorority Plants Pollinator Garden at Appalachian Panhellenic Hall
Source: Office of Sustainabiity
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Monarchs in the High Country: Helping Nature's Ambassadors Fly High
Source: Office of Sustainabiity
Friday, September 20, 2019
As College Costs Rise, Students Struggle to Eat Healthy
Source: expatalachians
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
‘Creating a Resilient Energy Future’ through 2019 Appalachian Energy Summit
Friday, August 9, 2019
Amplifying Sustainability at the Academy at Middle Fork
Monday, July 29, 2019
Appalachian State hosts Energy Summit; focus is sustainability & efficiency
Source: WRAL Tech Wire
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Peterson’s recognizes App State as top-20 school for outdoor enthusiasts
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
App State researchers scale Mount Everest to conduct climate research as part of National Geographic expedition
Friday, June 14, 2019
Top 17 Schools for Pursuing an Industrial Sustainability Degree
Source: ThomasNet
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
App Builds a Home — App State’s IDEXlab designs zero energy ready home
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Boone, ASU water treatment plants among 57 honored for surpassing standards
Source: Watauga Democrat
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Picture Yourself as an Earth Scientist — App State receives funding for K–12 geosciences outreach project
Source: Appalachian Today
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Appalachian in the community — Solar barn installed at Horse Helpers of the High Country with energy grant from App State
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Laura England recognized with 2019 NACADA Outstanding Advising Award
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
App State alumnus works for Tesla at the ‘forefront of the renewable industry’
Source: Appalachian Today
Monday, May 20, 2019
Sustainable sipping — plastic straw usage down by over 400K straws in Appalachian Community
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, May 17, 2019
Tree watch — Appalachian keeps an old oak alive and well
Source: Appalachian Today
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Breaking Down Appalachian State’s Composting Efforts
Source: Office of Sustainability
Friday, May 10, 2019
It’s Swarm Season: Honey Bees Are House Hunting
Source: Office of Sustainability
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Appalachian continues carbon emission reporting for global solutions
Source: Appalachian Today
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Appalachian’s first solar vehicle — Apperion — featured in 2019 Triangle SciTech Expo
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, April 12, 2019
Appalachian — a Tree Campus since 2014 — welcomes new trees to campus
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, April 12, 2019
Dr. Dana E. Powell awarded 2019–20 Cornell University SOH Fellowship
Source: Appalachian Today
Monday, April 8, 2019
Kristian Jackson connects humans and the environment — by building trails and a legacy
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
‘Every day is Earth Day at Appalachian’
Source: Appalachian Today
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
The Office of the Chancellor demonstrates commitment to sustainability with high marks in the Green Workplace Certification program
Source: Office of Sustainability
Monday, March 4, 2019
‘Careers for Impact’: Students explore businesses balancing purpose and profit
Source: Appalachian Today
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
JustPax Fund supports sustainability leadership development for educators, administrators at Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, February 15, 2019
New Reusable Mug Swap at Cascades
Source: Appalachian Food Services
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Trustees approve resolution for energy contract with savings implications
Source: Appalachian Today
Thursday, January 17, 2019
‘Beefriending’ pollinators
Source: Appalachian Today
Thursday, January 3, 2019
Green Appal Program Certifies Nearly 100 Rooms Since September
Source: Office of Sustainability
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Appalachian alumnus Bill Pfleger explores ‘The New Energy Landscape’ through microgrid technology
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Appalachian Adds Two New Photovoltaic Arrays to Campus
Source: Office of Sustainability
Friday, November 16, 2018
The Pepsi Challenge: PepsiCo Inc. wins competitive bidding process at Appalachian
Source: Appalachian Online
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
The Appalachian food pantry — an open door that swings both ways
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, October 19, 2018
UN report on global warming carries life-or-death warning
Source: AP News
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Warm Weather Delaying Fall Colors
Source: GoBlueRidge.net
Friday, October 5, 2018
‘After Coal’ documentary produced by Appalachian’s Thomas Hansell adapted as book
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, September 28, 2018
Running on sunshine – Appalachian State organization brings sustainability awareness to Boone
Source: Appalachian Online
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Campus sustainability efforts at Appalachian are a ‘win-win-win,’ garner Appalachian top rankings from AASHE and SIERRA magazine
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, September 14, 2018
Appalachian’s USAS chapter works to bring Alta Gracia apparel to University Bookstore
Source: Appalachian Today
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Appalachian Carbon Research Group awarded UNC System funding to develop accounting guidelines for forest carbon offset projects
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Boone businesses say no to plastic drinking straws
Source: Watauga Democrat
Monday, August 20, 2018
Southern Alamance grad to compete in world solar car challenge
Source: The Times News
Monday, August 20, 2018
Leadership at forefront of 2018 Appalachian Energy Summit
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, July 27, 2018
Appalachian’s Team Sunergy ties for second place in 2018 American Solar Challenge
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Appalachian’s Team Sunergy wins podium spot in Formula Sun Grand Prix
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Appalachian State University students help bees in decline
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Appalachian’s Dr. Howard Neufeld contributes to global research on plant-damaging ozone pollution
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, July 13, 2018
Top 10 Most Eco-Friendly Colleges
Source: College Magazine
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Racing on Solar Energy — the evolution of ROSE and Appalachian’s solar vehicle team
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, June 22, 2018
Appalachian’s Solar Vehicle Team selects winning name for Cruiser Class car
Source: Appalachian Today
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Tesla and Palmetto recruit ‘successful leaders’ in sustainability at Appalachian
Source: Appalachian Today
Monday, May 7, 2018
Appalachian leads with distinction toward carbon neutrality
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, May 4, 2018
Appalachian’s REI hosts 2018 Spring Forum
Source: Appalachian Today
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
On Arbor Day, welcome new trees donated to Appalachian
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, April 27, 2018
IREX grant supports leadership training to enhance Iraqi universities
Source: Appalachian Today
Thursday, April 26, 2018
The Office of Sustainability and the University Bookstore partner to create a more sustainable campus
Source: The Appalachian
Friday, April 20, 2018
Traditional Chief Albert Naquin raises climate change awareness
Source: The Appalachian
Thursday, April 19, 2018
The Broyhill Wind Turbine represents sustainability
Source: The Appalachian
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Solar Energy Society aims to educate through Earth Tones music festival
Source: The Appalachian
Thursday, April 19, 2018
Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture serves as a ‘pollinator’ for the High Country
Source: The Appalachian
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Solar charging station ribbon-cutting draws lunchtime crowd at Appalachian’s Peacock Hall
Source: Appalachian Today
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
ASUREI presents new sustainability projects on campus
Source: The Appalachian
Monday, April 16, 2018
“Hyper Local” Carbon Offsetting: A Collaborative Effort for Methane Capture and Destruction
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Lord Michael Hastings to give 60th Boyles Lecture at Appalachian
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, March 16, 2018
Appalachian is a UNC System leader for energy and water reduction
Source: Appalachian Today
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Appalachian professor emeritus co-authors novel about climate change
Source: Appalachian Today
Monday, March 5, 2018
Appalachian Energy Summit midyear event brings diverse perspectives
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, February 23, 2018
REI and Office of Sustainability unveil new solar picnic tables
Source: Appalachian Online
Monday, February 19, 2018
Sustainable Development and Food Services foster farm-to-table initiative on campus
Source: Appalachian Today
Friday, February 16, 2018
Study, connect and recharge at Appalachian’s new solar-powered picnic tables
Source: Appalachian Today
Monday, February 5, 2018
The powers of sun and soul
Source: Appalachian Today
Monday, January 29, 2018

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