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reduction in GHG emissions per sf since 2005
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reduction in energy use per sf since 2005
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waste was diverted in 2021
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buildings with reflective roofs
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reduction in water use since 2005
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The Last Acre: This Roxbury garden reconnects locals with the land and community
The Last Acre: This Roxbury garden reconnects locals with the land and community Photo by Lolita Parker, Jr. Deep in the concrete streets of Roxbury, a hidden paradise embraces community love as residents reconnect with the earth through an age-old practice:...
Translating Sustainability: NU London launches a new strategy
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Move-Out: A Season of Cross-Departmental Collaboration
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Climate Justice Fellowship: Empowering student leaders across Northeastern University
Climate Justice Fellowship: Empowering student leaders across Northeastern University A new program at Northeastern University is mobilizing students to take active roles within the climate justice movement. These ambitious minds are participating in the Climate...
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Help the university become a greener campus by using the Facilities Online Work Request for green actions.
Sustainable actions include:
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- Replace lightbulbs
- Request or replace recycling bins
- Schedule battery pick up
- Request cardboard hampers
- Adjusting room temperatures