PREF Sustainability

Building a sustainable and resilient Northeastern

Northeastern is committed to addressing climate change and creating a future with shared opportunites. The Planning, Real Estate, and Facilities (PREF) division collaborates across our departments to reduce our campus carbon footprint and advance sustainability goals, aligning closely with Northeastern University’s broader vision. Explore our sustainability initiatives across the PREF division.

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Reuse and Refresh: How Northeastern’s Capital Projects Team is Leading with Sustainability

Reuse and Refresh: How Northeastern’s Capital Projects Team is Leading with Sustainability By Alison Swanitz with Northeastern SustainabilityWhen most people think of campus sustainability, they picture a series of familiar sights: brightly labeled recycling bins,...