Events
The Office of Sustainability is involved in various events throughout the year.
- Campus Sustainability Month: October
- National Solar Tour: October
- Bra Recycling Drive: October
- Game Day Challenge: Fall Semester
- Winter Coat and Clothing Drive: November/December
- Campus Race to Zero Waste: Spring Semester
- E-Cycle Drive: March
- Earth Month Events: April
Progress continues on the development of a comprehensive facilities master plan for Kent State University. Representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the consultant selected for development of the master plan, will provide an update on the planning process and share emerging themes of…
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN UPDATE TO OCCUR OCT. 2; E-Inside; September 22, 2017
Progress continues on the development of a comprehensive facilities master plan for Kent State University. Representatives from SmithGroupJJR, the consultant selected for development of the master plan, will provide an update on the planning process and share emerging themes of…Kent
Room & Building: Other - multiple buildings
Sunday, October 1, 2017 - 8:00am to Monday, November 6, 2017 - 5:00pm
5TH ANNUAL BRA RECYCLING DRIVE; E-Inside; September 18, 2017
Kent Room & Building: Other - multiple buildings Sunday, October 1, 2017 - 8:00am to Monday, November 6, 2017 - 5:00pm
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: TRY DAYLIGHTING
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: TRY DAYLIGHTING: E-Inside; September 14, 2017
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: TRY DAYLIGHTINGImage
These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. Critics, however, maintain that this “fast fashion” can be detrimental to the environment.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 84 percent of unwanted clothes in the United…
KENT STATE STUDENT CONFRONTS MANUFACTURING TREND THAT IMPACTS CLIMATE CHANGE; E-Inside; September 8, 2017
These days, consumers can buy the latest clothing trends quickly and inexpensively. Critics, however, maintain that this “fast fashion” can be detrimental to the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 84 percent of unwanted clothes in the United…1, 2, 3, 4 – PC power settings to save you more.
5, 6, 7, 8 – Don’t forget to activate!
ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: ACTIVATE COMPUTER POWER SAVING SETTINGS; E-Inside; September 6, 2017
1, 2, 3, 4 – PC power settings to save you more. 5, 6, 7, 8 – Don’t forget to activate!Image
Promoting awareness of the environment and its importance has long been a global challenge, but a new degree offered at Kent State University is designed to ensure that graduates take their place in the world as well-rounded, well-educated environmental stewards.
Offered for…
KENT STATE OFFERS NEW ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES DEGREE; E-Inside; September 1, 2017
Promoting awareness of the environment and its importance has long been a global challenge, but a new degree offered at Kent State University is designed to ensure that graduates take their place in the world as well-rounded, well-educated environmental stewards. Offered for…A jog after work can be healthy and fun – but your desktop computer does not need to run.
Energy Tip of the Week: Shut It Down; E-Inside; August 30, 2017
A jog after work can be healthy and fun – but your desktop computer does not need to run.By Karen Farkas, cleveland.com kfarkas@cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Oberlin College, Case Western Reserve University and Kent State University have been named "Cool Schools" by Sierra Magazine for their commitment to sustainability…
Oberlin, Case Western Reserve and Kent State are sustainable 'Cool Schools,' Sierra Magazine says; Cleveland.com; August 24, 2017
By Karen Farkas, cleveland.com kfarkas@cleveland.com CLEVELAND, Ohio - Oberlin College, Case Western Reserve University and Kent State University have been named "Cool Schools" by Sierra Magazine for their commitment to sustainability…DID YOU KNOW?
Turning off the lights when you leave the room is an easy way to save energy – and it is a habit that can save you money at home, too!
Energy Tip of the Week: Turn Off the Lights; E-inside; August 24, 2017
DID YOU KNOW? Turning off the lights when you leave the room is an easy way to save energy – and it is a habit that can save you money at home, too!The grand opening of Kent State University’s new Integrated Sciences Building will be held Sept. 15 from 2:30-5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Following the ceremony, Kent State’s College of Arts and Sciences will host a reception and tours of the new…