Sustainable Buffs

  • community garden
    Composting is easier than you might think. It has major environmental benefits and is something you can do wherever you are. Get tips for composting at home or on campus.
  • Bike racks on campus
    You may have some questions about what to bring to campus and how to be ready for the coming semester. The best way to be prepared is to plan in advance. Here are some things to bring to campus this fall.
  • Person carrying empty glass bottles in a reusable bag
    Our habits have changed now that we are spending more time at home, and there are things we can do to reduce, reuse and recycle now. Here are some tips for saving money and resources at home.
  • potted plants
    Try a low-cost, healthy, fun new hobby at home. Even the most amateur of gardeners can grow fresh, low-maintenance produce with the right containers. Get tips.
  • aerial photo of CU Boulder campus
    The E-Center has helped CU Boulder lead in sustainability among universities nationally throughout the decades. Student ingenuity and passion, supported by staff members, has proven to be a successful model.
  • People on the CU Boulder campus, sitting under a tree
    Being a sustainable Buff is something we can do wherever we are, at any time of the year. This Earth Day, consider joining together with your fellow Buffs to take the Sustainable Buffs Pledge.
  • Person cutting up cilantro in kitchen
    Living sustainably often comes with an added bonus—saving money! Here are five ways to lower your costs by living green.
  • Students sorting recycled materials on campus
    When recyclable items are put into the correct bin, it helps ensure materials maintain a high quality for the recycling process. Here are some tips for recycling different materials on campus.
  • Small plants in pots
    At CU Boulder, composting is easy, convenient and great for our environment. Here are some tips for what and where to compost on campus.

  • Boulder Farmers Market
    With 95% of students wanting to lower their carbon footprint, choosing locally sourced food can help. Here are some ways you can eat sustainably, both on and off campus.
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