news /ecenter/ en Campus and Community Composting /ecenter/2025/11/07/campus-and-community-composting <span>Campus and Community Composting </span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-11-07T16:14:01-07:00" title="Friday, November 7, 2025 - 16:14">Fri, 11/07/2025 - 16:14</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-07/compost-gb2ef40e35_1920.jpg?h=397823b3&amp;itok=6iIFsO1I" width="1200" height="800" alt="Food scraps"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/1"> news </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">When organic materials break down, they create a nutrient rich soil amendment that helps restore farmland and promote sustainable agriculture. It’s important to protect this cycle as the soil that is produced is often used to grow the food we eat here at CU.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">As a student at 鶹ѰBoulder you have the unique opportunity to directly impact the local soil cycle. Your efforts help keep our compost stream clean so local farmers and gardeners can provide us with the best food.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US">What you can compost</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">As of April 1, 2023, A1 Organics no longer accepts previously compostable materials such as napkins, paper towels or serviceware labeled as “compostable.” Food scraps and yard waste are the only items currently accepted. Since these changes, 鶹Ѱhas continued to be able to compost the majority of what we previously composted. While public facing compost bins had to be removed, staff on campus are working to expand compost access on campus.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US">Composting efforts on campus</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">One effort to reintroduce access to composting is being led by 鶹ѰFacilities Management. They have a pilot program to place small food scrap buckets in kitchenettes and discreet areas around campus. For example, in the Sustainability, Energy and Environment Community (SEEC) building, there are buckets in several of the kitchens used by students and staff. Each week, Facilities Management staff empties the small buckets into a larger compost receptacle, which is then taken to the on-campus Grounds and Recycling Operations Center (GROC) to be sorted and combined with other food waste for composting.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-hidden ucb-box-alignment-none ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-black"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">&nbsp;</div><div class="ucb-box-content"><p><span lang="EN-US">If you live or work on campus and would like to participate in this food scrap composting pilot, </span><a href="https://forms.gle/RBTieYxr3eqzRkKz7" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">please fill out this form</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> today! We have a limited number of food waste collection bins available in various locations across campus for folks who sign up to participate in the pilot!</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div></div></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Another effort to divert edible food waste from disposal on campus is being led by 鶹ѰDining Services. This involves collecting food scraps produced during food prep and transporting it to a local regenerative farm, </span><a href="http://www.thegoldenhoof.com/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Golden Hoof.</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> These scraps feed livestock, like chickens and pigs. This not only diverts food waste from the landfill, but it also reduces the need to grow and produce food for the animals, resulting in a win-win for the environment. The Golden Hoof scrap program is currently taking place at the UMC and C4C, with hopes to expand it to Will Vill in the future.&nbsp; Dining Services also composts hundreds of tons of food waste per year from food prep in kitchens as well as from food scraps left over by students when plates are washed in the dish rooms.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Another program to increase composting is handled by the Environmental Center’s Zero Waste Team. During large events like football games, basketball games and concerts, a team of students sort all waste following the event. Students set up tables, wear gloves and hand sort through hundreds of bags of compost and recycling. Dumpsters dedicated to landfill, recycling and compostable items capture the separated materials, which are hauled to each respective facility for processing.&nbsp; During the 2024 football season, the Environmental Center partnered with 鶹ѰAthletics, Levy Restaurants, Facilities Management, and A1 Organics to pilot a high-quality compost load containing hand-sorted food waste and </span><a href="https://compostmanufacturingalliance.com/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">CMA certified</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> compostable service wares. This process ensures that only the pre-approved materials were purchased for food service and produced a very desirable mixture to be processed at the local compost facility. CMA certified compostable products are tested and verified to break down properly in industrial composting facilities. Thanks to the dedication of this team effort, 17,572 pounds of organic materials were successfully composted this season. Ultimately, with lessons learned from 2023, we need to keep in mind the goal is to transition away from single use systems.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">The Zero Waste team is looking at the changes in accepted compost as an exciting opportunity to rethink the way our food disposal and purchasing systems work. CU’s newly adopted Climate Action Plan calls for reducing waste, phasing out single-use plastics, and switching to more reusables for some operations. Instead of continuing to have single-use, compostable products like to-go boxes and cups, 鶹Ѱcould implement a reusable system. This might change to all reusables for dining, whether you are eating in-house or taking it to-go. The to-go item would be checked out during food purchase and then returned by the user to be washed, sanitized, and used again. This could help cut down on the “take, make, waste” system of single-use items and create a more sustainable model for our campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Students can help bolster these efforts by advocating for programs, </strong></span><a href="https://givepul.se/tb5oj5" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>getting involved with the Environmental Center</strong></span></a><span lang="EN-US"><strong> or sharing ideas with student government.&nbsp;</strong></span><span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p></div><div><h3><span lang="EN-US">Composting in the Community</span><span>&nbsp;</span></h3></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">For campus community members who live off campus or frequent off-campus locations, Boulder County published a </span><a href="https://bouldercounty.gov/environment/composting/composting-changes-faqs/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">composting changes FAQ</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> explaining how A1 Organics’ changes will impact trash collection in the surrounding Boulder community. For campus community members who live outside of Boulder County, </span><a href="https://ecocycle.org/2023-compost-guidelines/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Eco-Cycle published composting guidelines</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> for the Front Range region.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Despite recent changes in regional composting rules, 鶹ѰBoulder continues to lead innovative composting and food waste diversion efforts across campus from pilot programs and partnerships with local farms to game day waste sorting and a push for reusables.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 23:14:01 +0000 Anonymous 830 at /ecenter A Day in the Life of a Sustainable College Student at 鶹ѰBoulder /ecenter/2025/10/12/day-life-sustainable-college-student-cu-boulder <span>A Day in the Life of a Sustainable College Student at 鶹ѰBoulder</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-12T18:26:26-06:00" title="Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 18:26">Sun, 10/12/2025 - 18:26</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2024-11/Students%20and%20RTD%20Busses_20211129_011_ZE.jpg?h=6c6ade13&amp;itok=iPFqkID3" width="1200" height="800" alt="students boarding RTD bus"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/1"> news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/203" hreflang="en">bike</a> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/147" hreflang="en">community</a> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/242" hreflang="en">news</a> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/190" hreflang="en">sustainability</a> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/206" hreflang="en">volunteering</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>The key to being a sustainable college student is finding balance through the accessible actions that fit into my day and create positive impact. Over time, I’ve learned that sustainability isn’t all or nothing. I think of my efforts as a mix of learning from 鶹ѰBoulder’s sustainability community, building daily habits that add up, and making meaningful choices that align with my values, all with a focus on progress over perfection.</span></p><h3><span>Learning from 鶹ѰBoulder’s sustainability community</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>This mindset sank in through&nbsp;</span><a href="https://calendar.colorado.edu/#" rel="nofollow"><span>Environmental Center events</span></a><span>. At America Recycles Day, I received Tupperware and metal straws that quickly replaced single-use items. What felt like a small change became a reminder that reducing waste often starts simply. Volunteering at&nbsp;</span><a href="/ecenter/programs/sports-sustainability" rel="nofollow"><span>Ralphie’s Green Stampede</span></a><span> made this lesson tangible by seeing the volume of waste produced at a single game. It emphasized the importance of our mindset about what we consume.&nbsp;</span></p><h3><span>Routines add up</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>In daily life, these ideas show up in small habits. I start my day by filling my reusable water bottle, saving over 150 plastic bottles a year. I take the&nbsp;</span><a href="/pts/buffbus" rel="nofollow"><span>Buff Bus</span></a><span> instead of driving, which helps get me further on campus, avoids the stress of parking, and saves money. These small choices help both the planet and my budget. On campus, sustainability shows up everywhere. At Folsom Field, Ralphie’s Green Stampede sorts trash after games, proving sustainability can be woven into traditions people already love. Even as Boulder’s composting rules change,&nbsp;</span><a href="/ecenter/2025/03/10/collaborative-campus-efforts-power-zero-waste-success" rel="nofollow"><span>鶹Ѱand Ralphie’s Green Stampede community keep adapting.</span></a></p><h3><span>Sustainable choices make memories&nbsp;</span></h3><p dir="ltr"><span>Off campus, sustainability blends into my social life. My friends and I use&nbsp;</span><a href="https://boulder.bcycle.com/nav/community/cu" rel="nofollow"><span>BCycles</span></a><span> when going out, and some of the best memories come from those rides; even biking uphill on a half-dead&nbsp;</span><a href="https://boulder.bcycle.com/nav/community/cu" rel="nofollow"><span>BCycle feels worth it.</span></a><span> Choosing the sustainable option can add to the experience, not take away from it.</span></p><h3><span>Progress over perfection</span></h3><p><span>Of course, I’m not perfect. There are days I forget my reusable water bottle or grab takeout in plastic containers.&nbsp;</span><a href="/sustainability/about" rel="nofollow"><span>鶹ѰBoulder’s sustainability</span></a><span> culture has shown me that it’s not about perfection, it’s about weaving sustainable choices into daily life. Sustainability here isn’t a separate “to-do list” for students. It’s built into the free bus rides, B-Cycles, Ralphies Green Stampede, and everyday conversations. In those ordinary, everyday life choices, sustainability becomes less about guilt and more about being a part of something bigger. Join the community today by signing the&nbsp;</span><a href="/ecenter/content/sustainable-buffs-pledge" rel="nofollow"><span>Sustainable Buffs Pledge.&nbsp;</span></a></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>The key to being a sustainable college student is finding balance through the accessible actions that fit into my day and create positive impact. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:26:26 +0000 Anonymous 861 at /ecenter Students and community partners keep thousands of items out of landfill /ecenter/2025/10/10/students-and-community-partners-keep-thousands-items-out-landfill <span>Students and community partners keep thousands of items out of landfill</span> <span><span>Jenna Morrow</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-10T13:25:57-06:00" title="Friday, October 10, 2025 - 13:25">Fri, 10/10/2025 - 13:25</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-10/OCL%26ECenter_HillMoveout_07312025_NS-10.jpg?h=735758df&amp;itok=1l4bc5oN" width="1200" height="800" alt="Move out on the Hill 2025"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/1"> news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/147" hreflang="en">community</a> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/242" hreflang="en">news</a> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/190" hreflang="en">sustainability</a> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/137" hreflang="en">sustainable Buffs</a> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/196" hreflang="en">zero waste</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default 3"> <div class="ucb-article-row-subrow row"> <div class="ucb-article-text col-lg d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Each move-out season brings a surge of unwanted items as students transition out of Boulder’s rental housing. To reduce waste and support reuse, 鶹ѰBoulder’s </span><a href="/offcampus/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Off-Campus Life (OCL)</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and the </span><a href="/ecenter/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Environmental Center</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> partnered with the </span><a href="https://bouldercolorado.gov/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">City of Boulder</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, </span><a href="https://www.barhaonline.org/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Boulder Area Rental Housing Association (BARHA)</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, and local Zero Waste organizations for a coordinated effort to collect reusable items and divert materials from the landfill.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">In 2025, five drop-off stations were set up on the Hill during both spring (May 11–14) and summer (July 31–August 3) move-out periods. Stations were located at 11th &amp; Penn, 13th &amp; Euclid, 15th &amp; Euclid, 10th &amp; College, and 12th &amp; Aurora—with Aurora and 12th proving most popular in the spring, collecting 339 items, and 15th and Euclid taking the lead in the summer with 350 items.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Across both events, students and community partners made a measurable impact.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><ul><li><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Spring 2025: 11.9 tons were sent to the landfill, while <strong>5.145 tons were diverted</strong>, achieving a <strong>30% diversion rate.</strong></span><span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Summer 2025: 22.92 tons went to the landfill and <strong>6.5 tons were diverted</strong>, for a <strong>22% diversion rate.</strong></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Together, these efforts kept over 11 tons of materials out of the landfill in just two move-out periods. Volunteers and staff supported 43 pickups, sorted donations, and ensured items were properly managed at each site.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Looking ahead, OCL, the Environmental Center, and community partners are exploring ways to expand collection efforts into additional neighborhoods while keeping the program financially and environmentally sustainable.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US"><strong>Want to help?</strong></span><span><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span><br><span lang="EN-US">Be part of the move-out solution next year! Whether volunteering with the </span><a href="/ecenter/get-involved" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Environmental Center</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, donating before trashing items, or shopping reused at local partners like </span><a href="https://resourcecentral.org/?srsltid=AfmBOop7dto7_9gl5jQ1qiT369O988ymcrdZjq0fwKC-qXWYKg8KRMUx" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Resource Central</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> and </span><a href="https://www.cubouldersurplus.com/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">CU’s Surplus Store</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, every action helps keep Boulder cleaner and more sustainable.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-right col-lg"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/2025-10/OCL%26ECenter_HillMoveout_07312025_NS-10.jpg?itok=-j5wL84y" width="1500" height="1009" alt="Move out on the Hill 2025"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>To reduce waste and support reuse, 鶹ѰBoulder’s Off-Campus Life (OCL) and the Environmental Center partnered with the City of Boulder, Boulder Area Rental Housing Association (BARHA), and local Zero Waste organizations for a coordinated effort to collect reusable items and divert materials from the landfill. </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Fri, 10 Oct 2025 19:25:57 +0000 Jenna Morrow 860 at /ecenter 鶹ѰBoulder and City of Boulder Expand Student Move-Out Waste Diversion Efforts /ecenter/2025/06/24/cu-boulder-and-city-boulder-expand-student-move-out-waste-diversion-efforts <span>鶹ѰBoulder and City of Boulder Expand Student Move-Out Waste Diversion Efforts</span> <span><span>Jenna Morrow</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-06-24T13:04:47-06:00" title="Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - 13:04">Tue, 06/24/2025 - 13:04</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-06/Screenshot%202025-06-24%20at%201.12.07%E2%80%AFPM.png?h=8498b81b&amp;itok=DqRofoNt" width="1200" height="800" alt="move out 2025"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/1"> news </a> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-tags" itemprop="keywords"> <span class="visually-hidden">Tags:</span> <div class="ucb-article-tag-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-tags"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/242" hreflang="en">news</a> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/204" hreflang="en">recycle</a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">From May 11-14, a unique community partnership brought together the City of Boulder, 鶹ѰBoulder, Boulder Area Rental Housing Association (BARHA) and Zero Waste organizations to support students and reduce landfill waste during move-out. Recognizing the increased waste during this time of year, 鶹ѰBoulder’s Off-Campus Life and Environmental Center partnered to set up </span><a href="/offcampus/hill-move-out" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">five stations along the Hill</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> for students to take belongings they no longer need. Goodwill, USAgain, Eco-Cycle, Resource Central, Home Ahead and the 鶹ѰDistribution Center took many usable items from the stations to resell or recycle, helping to close “the loop” and provide convenient ways for students to get rid of items.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">With the success of the project and strong partnerships, we are doing it again!&nbsp; Many leases end in late July and early August, so we are hosting a second round of this project during this time from July 31–August 3.</span><span>&nbsp;</span><br><br><span lang="EN-US">Whether you are passionate about contributing to the </span><a href="https://bouldercolorado.gov/guide/circular-boulder" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">city’s circular economy goals</span></a><span lang="EN-US">, want to give back to the community or are curious about what students leave behind,&nbsp;we need you!&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><a class="ucb-link-button ucb-link-button-gold ucb-link-button-full ucb-link-button-large" href="https://colorado.givepulse.com/event/623418-CU-in-the-Neighborhood-Hill-Move-Out" rel="nofollow"><span class="ucb-link-button-contents">Sign up for Move-Out shifts July 31st - August 3rd</span></a><br><span lang="EN-US">Can’t volunteer but want to help out? Please support our zero waste partners by shopping reused! Visit </span><a href="https://www.cubouldersurplus.com/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">CU’s Surplus Store</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> on Walnut and 33rd, </span><a href="https://resourcecentral.org/" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">Resource Central</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> or any Goodwill location to support our partners.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Help reduce move-out waste and support Boulder’s circular economy — volunteer or shop reused during 鶹ѰBoulder’s upcoming student move-out event July 31–August 3.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 19:04:47 +0000 Jenna Morrow 854 at /ecenter Celebrating Marianne Martin’s Lasting Impact on 鶹ѰBoulder /ecenter/2025/05/06/celebrating-marianne-martins-lasting-impact-cu-boulder <span>Celebrating Marianne Martin’s Lasting Impact on 鶹ѰBoulder</span> <span><span>Jenna Morrow</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-05-06T11:28:04-06:00" title="Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 11:28">Tue, 05/06/2025 - 11:28</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-05/Sustainability_Awards.CC54.JPG?h=790be497&amp;itok=Bt3pnykr" width="1200" height="800" alt="2025 css "> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/1"> news </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">After more than 25 years of extraordinary service to 鶹ѰBoulder, Marianne Martin is retiring at the end of this month. As Associate Director of the Environmental Center, Marianne has been a driving force behind many of the university’s most innovative and influential sustainability efforts. Her legacy spans decades, programs, and people—and reflects the kind of leadership the Environmental Center has fostered over its 55-year history.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Marianne began her journey at 鶹ѰBoulder as a student where she was active with Wilderness Study Group. After helping start a non-profit after graduating, she joined the Environmental Center staff in 1998 and has dedicated her professional career to building a more just, sustainable campus. Under her leadership, the Center’s staff and budget quadrupled. She played a key role in developing institutional sustainability plans and initiatives that set 鶹ѰBoulder apart nationally such as; Sustainable 鶹ѰGrants, EcoReps in the residence halls, One Million Acts of Green, green purchasing programs, sustainable food, and campus pollinator gardens, and the Green Office certification program. She also launched programs that engage students directly in sustainability careers and changemaking, including the Campus Sustainability Roundtable, Teach for Sustainability internship, and sustainability action teams. &nbsp;She’s been a collaborator on partnerships such as Ralphie’s Green Stampede, FLOWS, relocating the campus recycling center and the Williams Village greenhouse.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-05/Sustainability_Awards.CC54.JPG?itok=y-QAUmT-" width="750" height="500" alt="2025 css "> </div> </div> <p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">For over a decade, Marianne led the charge to bring the national Bioneers conference to 鶹ѰBoulder as well as the Annual Campus Sustainability Summits. These events connected students and community with a powerful mix of environmental justice, cutting edge scientific solutions, and sustainable leaders from across sectors. She built community coalitions, coordinated logistics, and inspired innovation across campus, year after year. Her work was recognized in 2014 with the “Women Who Make a Difference” award, and most recently, she received the 鶹ѰBoulder Campus Sustainability Legacy Achievement Award for her enduring impact.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">Beyond programs and plans, Marianne’s greatest legacy may be her mentorship. Hundreds of students and staff have grown under her guidance to become sustainability leaders in their own communities. She’s known for cultivating a culture of collaboration, care, and purpose that will continue to shape the Environmental Center for years to come.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p lang="EN-US"><span lang="EN-US">As Marianne retires, we extend our deepest gratitude. Thank you, Marianne, for your unwavering commitment, your vision, and your heart. You’ve made 鶹ѰBoulder a better place and your legacy will continue to inspire change for generations.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-left ucb-box-alignment-none ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-lightgray"><div class="ucb-box-inner"><div class="ucb-box-title">Photos from the archives:</div><div class="ucb-box-content"> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-05/bioneers%20all%20the%20gals.jpg?itok=hTjOfedr" width="750" height="500" alt="archive photo"> </div> </div> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-05/P1000195.JPG?itok=n0qw9PsK" width="750" height="563" alt="archive photo"> </div> </div> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-05/IPF%20going%20away%20party.jpg?itok=B-RNehmg" width="750" height="563" alt="IPF going away party"> </div> </div> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-05/EC%20Alumni.jpg?itok=dUvfVpG1" width="750" height="563" alt="archive photo"> </div> </div> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/2025-05/cualumni_04%20copy.jpeg?itok=QuzC3YVi" width="750" height="563" alt="archive photo"> </div> </div> <div class="align-left image_style-medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <div class="imageMediaStyle medium_750px_50_display_size_"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/medium_750px_50_display_size_/public/feature-title-image/ecenter_staffheadshots_20221102_036_ns.jpg?itok=lDHUHkPD" width="750" height="533" alt> </div> </div> <p>&nbsp;</p></div></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>After more than 25 years of extraordinary service to 鶹ѰBoulder, Marianne Martin is retiring at the end of this month.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Tue, 06 May 2025 17:28:04 +0000 Jenna Morrow 849 at /ecenter Give and Go: Move-Out 2025 /ecenter/2025/04/16/give-and-go-move-out-2025 <span>Give and Go: Move-Out 2025</span> <span><span>Jenna Morrow</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-16T15:17:07-06:00" title="Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 15:17">Wed, 04/16/2025 - 15:17</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/2025-04/Screenshot%202025-04-16%20at%203.41.04%E2%80%AFPM.png?h=a71a0537&amp;itok=9Q_feLi0" width="1200" height="800" alt="move in"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/1"> news </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p dir="ltr"><span>Spring has arrived, and that means 鶹ѰBoulder students are moving out! With nearly 8,300 first-year students living on campus, the&nbsp;</span><a href="/ecenter/" rel="nofollow"><span>鶹ѰEnvironmental Center</span></a><span> is preparing for the annual</span><a href="/ecenter/programs/zero-waste-programs-and-events/recycle/give-and-go-donation-drive" rel="nofollow"><span> Give and Go Drive</span></a><span>. Drop off stations will be set up in 26 campus halls in common rooms starting April 18 until May 8 to collect items in good condition for donation.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>The donated items we will be accepting are clothing, furniture, non-perishable food, personal care products, and school supplies. These items will then be collected and processed by our partners—</span><a href="https://resourcecentral.org/" rel="nofollow"><span>Resource Central</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="/fm/divisions/dc" rel="nofollow"><span>鶹ѰDistribution Center</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="/support/basicneeds/" rel="nofollow"><span>Basic Needs Center</span></a><span>,&nbsp;</span><a href="/support/basicneeds/buff-pantry" rel="nofollow"><span>Buff Pantry</span></a><span>, and the newly opened&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.cubouldersurplus.com" rel="nofollow"><span>鶹ѰSurplus store</span></a><span>—to be distributed at little or no cost to those in need, most items will go back to our local community. Last year, an incredible&nbsp;21 tons of items were donated, as well as diverting 14% of usable goods that could have ended up in a landfill.</span></p><p dir="ltr"><span>By donating, you’re helping to build a circular economy, reducing waste, and strengthening our Buff culture of sustainability. Want to do even more?</span><a href="https://www.givepulse.com/event/571229-give-and-go-donation-drive-volunteering" rel="nofollow"><span> Volunteer</span></a><span>! We’re looking for dedicated individuals to assist with collection and distribution efforts. It is a great way to give back to your city and&nbsp; by getting involved!</span></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.givepulse.com/event/571229-give-and-go-donation-drive-volunteering" rel="nofollow"><span>Join us</span></a><span> in making this move-out season more sustainable and impactful!&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Additionally, if you or anyone you may know is interested in participating in the cycle of re-use,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresourcecentral.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRobin.Poley%40colorado.edu%7C5f6200bbe52e4c35b96708dd72cdab18%7C3ded8b1b070d462982e4c0b019f46057%7C1%7C0%7C638792949854408289%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2t3uIvwIeqXz1HRh4Dl%2BI9Z0GN0p2FFM3VU0aFHOozs%3D&amp;reserved=0" rel="nofollow"><span>Resource Central</span></a><span> will be hosting a 鶹ѰYard sale for items collected from Move Out on May 17th, starting at 9am. At this sale you can shop for gently used lamps, decorations, storage bins, and fans which will cost significantly less than buying new products while enjoying local music.&nbsp;</span></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>Help make move-out season more sustainable by donating gently used items through the Give and Go Drive or volunteering to support collection efforts—plus, don’t miss the 鶹ѰYard Sale on May 17!</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:17:07 +0000 Jenna Morrow 828 at /ecenter Celebrating 55 years at the Environmental Center /ecenter/2025/04/16/celebrating-55-years-environmental-center <span>Celebrating 55 years at the Environmental Center </span> <span><span>Jenna Morrow</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-04-16T11:59:04-06:00" title="Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 11:59">Wed, 04/16/2025 - 11:59</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/environmental_center_group-24.jpg?h=bea78e95&amp;itok=z07iIILA" width="1200" height="800" alt> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/1"> news </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-text" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">At the Environmental Center, we love to find reasons to celebrate. Whether it’s walking in the 鶹ѰHomecoming Parade or congratulating an ECenter alumni on an awesome job they got after graduation, there are many ways to reflect on our work and why we do what we do here.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">And guess what, this year, we are celebrating longevity and symmetry... it’s our 55th Anniversary! How cool is that? In honor of 55 years, we thought it would be fun to look back at some of the milestones along our journey and the many sustainability “Firsts” we’ve accomplished here at 鶹Ѱand the Environmental Center.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">1970- First global Earth Day Teach-in united 鶹Ѱstudents to form the EcoCenter</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">1976- 鶹ѰStudents start the first collegiate recycling program in the nation</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">1991- The Bus Pass Program begins- it's the first national bus program supported by student fees</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">1994- 鶹Ѱbuys more recycled paper than virgin paper for the first time&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2000- The Blueprint for a Green Campus is issued&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2000- Environmental Center successfully works to pass first-in-the-nation student fee vote funding wind energy power of UMC, Rec Center and Wardenburg&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2004- The first solar panels on campus are installed on the UMC</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2004- The 鶹ѰBike Station opens, and new bicycle programs are initiated</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2005- Sustainable 鶹Ѱreferendum passes, creating student-fee funded E-Center administered campus sustainability improvement grant program</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2005- First zero waste event on campus when recycling is collected at Global Jam</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2008- CUSG requires all student-funded food/dining events to be Zero Waste</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2008- 鶹ѰAthletics Department commits to Zero Waste football games and launches Ralphie’s Green Stampede in partnership with Environmental Center and Facilities Management</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2009- 鶹Ѱis ranked the nation's #1 Eco-friendly college by the Sierra Club</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2010- SCORE student run energy assessment program created</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2011- 鶹Ѱreceives the nation's first Sustainability Tracking and Assessment Rating System (STARS) Gold rating for environmental leadership</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2012- 鶹ѰBike Program opened a second bike station, the Folsom Bike Station outside the Engineering Center entrance</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2012- Innovation Lab premiered a partnership with Deming Center for Entrepreneurship</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2014- 鶹ѰBoulder hosted national Sports Sustainability Summit attended by athletes, coaches and sustainability professionals from across collegiate and professional sports</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2015- The Recycling Operations Center (ROC) opens, designed to increase landfill diversion rate and reach 90% diversion goal</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2015- Environmental Center began new Eco-Social Justice Leadership Program with professional staff supporting student work in Environmental Justice</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2015- Sustainable 鶹Ѱfunded the installation of campus pollinator gardens in conjunction with the Environmental Design Program</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2016- 鶹ѰBoulder is recognized with Gold Bicycle University award from League of American Bicyclists</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2016- 鶹ѰGreen Labs Program was recognized by the International Institute of Sustainable Labs with their “Go Beyond Award”</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2017- Environmental Center piloted PIPs Rewards program which rewards students for sustainable actions on campus with “positive impact points”, redeemable for gift cards and other prizes</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2018- 鶹ѰRecycling worked with non-profit partners to divert 44 tons of materials from student move-out (more than double the tons diverted in 2012)</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2018- 鶹ѰBoulder campus waste diversion (measured as weight of material kept out of landfills through recycling, composting, and reusable drive) on campus topped 50% for the first time ever</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2019- 鶹ѰBoulder won the PAC-12 Zero Waste Challenge, awarded to the campus that diverts the most material from a single season football game, for the second year in a row</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2019- Environmental Center Transportation Program partners with Boulder B-Cycle to provide free bike-share memberships to students</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2019- 鶹ѰBoulder becomes first university in the nation to commit to the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Framework</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2020- First President's Sustainable Solutions Challenge with cash prizes from 鶹ѰPresident’s Office for student-led sustainable innovations for CU’s campuses, held online in 2020 in conjunction with the Campus Sustainability Summit&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2021- Chancellor issues Campus Call to Climate Action</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2022- First Sustainable Solutions Showcase, with student cash prizes sponsored by Mission Zero</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">2025- Green Graduation Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility taken by more than 750 graduates at 鶹ѰBoulder</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div><div><p><span lang="EN-US">Those are just a few of the highlights from the past 55 years for 鶹Ѱand the Environmental Center. Together, we can continue the work of making 鶹Ѱand our world a more sustainable place to live. If you’d like to get involved, check out some opportunities with the </span><a href="/ecenter/get-involved" rel="nofollow"><span lang="EN-US">ECenter</span></a><span lang="EN-US">.&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>This year marks the Environmental Center’s 55th Anniversary and a perfect moment to celebrate our legacy of sustainability “firsts,” reflect on why we do what we do, and honor the milestones that shaped our journey.</div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Related Articles</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 17:59:04 +0000 Jenna Morrow 827 at /ecenter 鶹ѰBoulder's Zero Waste Initiative: A Pledge for Climate Action through Regenerative Agriculture /ecenter/2024/01/22/cu-boulders-zero-waste-initiative-pledge-climate-action-through-regenerative-agriculture <span>鶹ѰBoulder's Zero Waste Initiative: A Pledge for Climate Action through Regenerative Agriculture</span> <span><span>Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-01-22T15:48:43-07:00" title="Monday, January 22, 2024 - 15:48">Mon, 01/22/2024 - 15:48</time> </span> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle focal_image_wide"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/focal_image_wide/public/article-thumbnail/screenshot_2024-01-22_at_7.15.05_pm.png?h=131c0117&amp;itok=MDcjZsOw" width="1200" height="800" alt="Subway employee showing the “Zero Foodprint Member” poster at their storefront&nbsp;"> </div> </div> <div role="contentinfo" class="container ucb-article-categories" itemprop="about"> <span class="visually-hidden">Categories:</span> <div class="ucb-article-category-icon" aria-hidden="true"> <i class="fa-solid fa-folder-open"></i> </div> <a href="/ecenter/taxonomy/term/1"> news </a> </div> <div class="ucb-article-content ucb-striped-content"> <div class="container"> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--article-content paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div class="ucb-article-content-media ucb-article-content-media-above"> <div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--media paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> <div class="imageMediaStyle large_image_style"> <img loading="lazy" src="/ecenter/sites/default/files/styles/large_image_style/public/article-image/screenshot_2024-01-22_at_7.12.53_pm.png?itok=ebAYSSop" width="1500" height="1908" alt="Picture of subway employee Tim"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="ucb-article-text d-flex align-items-center" itemprop="articleBody"> <div><p><span>With confirmations that </span><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-analysis-confirms-2023-as-warmest-year-on-record/" rel="nofollow">2023 was the hottest year on record,</a> your support is needed to take a proactive approach to addressing climate change through regenerative agriculture and building healthy soils. The 鶹Ѱ is making significant strides in sustainability with its Spring Zero Foodprint pilot, a commitment that extends beyond the campus borders and into the Colorado community. In collaboration with <a href="https://www.zerofoodprint.org/" rel="nofollow">Zero Foodprint</a>, 鶹ѰBoulder's effort to organize business owners and the 鶹Ѱcommunity is helping build healthy soils across Colorado, focusing on regenerative agriculture projects and climate action.</p> <div class="ucb-box ucb-box-title-left ucb-box-alignment-none ucb-box-style-fill ucb-box-theme-darkgray"> <div class="ucb-box-inner"> <div class="ucb-box-title">The Zero Foodprint Pledge: </div> <div class="ucb-box-content">One of the core elements of 鶹ѰBoulder's Spring Zero Foodprint pilot, is the pledge taken by third-party vendors to contribute 1% of sales towards supporting build the<a href="https://bouldercounty.gov/climate/food-and-agriculture/restore-colorado/" rel="nofollow"> Restore Colorado grant</a>. This often amounts to cents out of your total bill! This 1% addition is designed to mitigate the climate impacts of businesses and people, as well as showcase a steadfast dedication to climate action and the regenerative agriculture movement.&nbsp; Funds collected from the participating businesses are directed into a pool used to <a href="https://www.zerofoodprint.org/restore-co-apply" rel="nofollow">provide grants</a> to local farmers and ranchers. This financial support not only aids in sustainable agricultural practices but also acts as crucial matching dollars to unlock additional funds from philanthropic donors, corporate sponsors, and government grants. To date, the collective action of the Zero Foodprint community associated with Colorado has resulted in the deployment of $323,336 to 30 farms. This financial support is expected to sequester over 42,000 tons of CO2 equivalent, which is the same as 13,000 tons of waste recycled instead of landfilled. This remarkable impact underscores the effectiveness of collaborative efforts in addressing climate change through regenerative agriculture.</div> </div> </div> <p><span>Tim Schiel at the UMC Subway has been participating in the Zero Foodprint program since 2021 and is setting an example for other business owners on campus.</span> </p><p><span>鶹ѰBoulder encourages its business community to sign up for the Zero Foodprint Spring Pilot program. Participants in the program practice transparent financial transactions. When contributing to the cause, businesses explicitly name "Zero Foodprint" or “Restore Colorado” in their storefront and receipts. This ensures that anyone interested in learning more can easily find information about the Zero Foodprint program. Moreover, it’s important to note that these contributions are voluntary and not a tax- if you don’t want to contribute financially to Zero Foodprint, you can always opt-out!&nbsp;</span> </p><p> </p><p><span>By actively engaging the 鶹Ѱcommunity into the Zero Foodprint efforts and fostering transparency in financial transactions, we as the 鶹ѰBoulder community can make significant strides in achieving a sustainable and climate-friendly future. Through ongoing commitments and collaborative efforts, the 鶹ѰBoulder community members and businesses can set an example for how people can join together to make a positive impact on the environment.&nbsp;</span> </p><p><span>Do you support this initiative? If so,</span><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKaOdNQZZYf0cPrzSoTWzSAv-65aJq8jWS-LMOPxZu_rmxiw/viewform" rel="nofollow"> please sign our letter of support here</a> to let your favorite on-campus business know you want to see them participate in the Spring Zero Foodprint pilot!&nbsp;</p> <p><span>Questions? Please reach out to </span><a href="mailto:ecenter@colorado.edu" rel="nofollow">ecenter@colorado.edu</a> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div>UMC Subway has been participating in the Zero Foodprint program since 2021 and is setting an example for other business owners on campus.<br> </div> <h2> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--ucb-related-articles-block paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div>Off</div> </div> </h2> <div>Traditional</div> <div>0</div> <div>On</div> <div>White</div> Mon, 22 Jan 2024 22:48:43 +0000 Anonymous 748 at /ecenter