We have tracked Clark’s recycling and diversion rates since 2011. Recycling rates are based on the total of all waste streams and recyclable items like paper, plastic, metal, and glass; diversion rates are based on total waste streams and recycling commodities, plus everything the university does not send to the landfill (compost, donations, e-waste, etc.).…
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Campus News & Events
Sustainable Clark publishes ‘Climate Action Plan Update: 2016’
Clark University has tracked Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions since 2008. In 2015, we met and passed the goals of our Climate Action Plan — it was a landmark year in the Plan, the year of our interim goal to reduce emissions by 20 percent below baseline. This interim goal was actually achieved in 2010 and has not been…
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Clark’s 2017 greenhouse gas emissions report will be released soon
In 2007, Clark signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) with the ultimate goal to be a carbon neutral campus by 2030. Every year, the university publishes a Greenhouse Gas Emissions report calculated in the University of New Hampshire’s carbon calculator. In 2015, we exceeded our interim goal of a 20 percent reduction of 2005…
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Welcome back, Green Clarkies! Stay sustainable in the snow
Welcome back, everyone! It may be cold and icy outside but that doesn’t mean we can’t stay sustainable as we’re getting into the swing of the spring semester. Here are five sustainable tips to help you get through the winter and minimize your impact! Get outside. Build a snowman, shovel snow, go on a walk, or…
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Ten ways to ‘fall’ into sustainability
Fall has arrived in New England, and now we can think about how to adjust our day-to-day actions to save energy, improve our indoor spaces, and maintain health and wellness. Close and lock your windows before you leave your inside space. Locking is key because windows can slide back open and let in cold air. Pull…
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Call for student applications for Geller Student Research Awards; deadline is Oct. 23
The 2015-2016 Albert, Norma and Howard Geller ’77 Endowed Research Awards for Projects Relating to Sustainability The George Perkins Marsh Institute announces the Geller Student Research Award Competition for 2015-2016. Established by the family of Dr. Howard Geller ’77, these awards are intended to support student-initiated research projects that advance our understanding of sustainability in…
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Earth Week is coming: March 21-29
Are you green enough? See the full calendar.
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Composting comes to the A.C.
Green hearts of Clark, do we have a Valentine’s Day gift for you! You can now Compost in the Academic Commons! What does that mean? Well, you already use the many Recycling Stations in the A.C. for your plastic, cans, foil, styrofoam & clean paper. Compost bins, clearly marked “Compost Only,” have been added for…
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Recycling rates continue to rise at Clark
The recycling and diversion rates are in for 2014. Check out the charts here to look at the trends since 2011, when Clark ramped up efforts to increase recycling across campus. You may be wondering: What is the difference between recycling and diversion? While recycling accounts for all of those items that can be placed in designated recycling bins, diversion…
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Sustainability comes to the Dolan with solar-powered lighting, LEDs, and synthetic turf
The Dolan Field House now has 3 solar-powered path lights behind the baseball field. This model is being trialed for additional use on campus, and so far it is working well! Dolan’s main gym was retrofitted with all LED (light emitting diode) lamps, replacing the fluorescents that had replaced the halogens 3 years ago and…
