By Kitta MacPherson
Institute will combine and unify the strengths of three existing institutes on climate, environment and energy research
Sustainability Tracking and Reporting at Rutgers Using AASHE STARS
By Naina Waghray
Rutgers–New Brunswick recently earned a silver rating through AASHE STARS. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is an association that was formed to strengthen sustainability efforts on college campuses. The association is well known for its rating system, The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System, better known as STARS.
Rutgers University—New Brunswick Earns Accolades for Sustainability Achievements
Rutgers University New Brunswick has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
Rutgers EcoComplex Improves Campus Sustainability with Earth Flow™ Automatic Composting System
Rutgers EcoComplex today announced the commissioning of a new automated in-vessel composting system for the university’s Cook Campus in New Brunswick.
24/7 Clean Electricity and Scope 2 Emissions
By: Naina Waghray
In this issue, we will take a deeper look at scope 2 emissions and clean electricity. Put simply, scope 2 emissions are the indirect emissions that are associated with the purchase of electricity or steam for lighting, heating, cooling, etc.
Rutgers Begins Construction on 14.5 MW Solar Project
Michael Kornitas, the director of Sustainability and Energy at Rutgers, explained that the installation of the solar panels is a University-wide operation.
Rutgers and NJ Board of Public Utilities Offer Scientists Opportunity to Work on Climate Change Mitigation and Clean Energy Policy
The Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship at Rutgers University–New Brunswick is partnering with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) to create a Climate Action Track for Eagleton Science Fellows.
Scope 1: Reducing Direct Emissions on Campus
By: Naina Waghray
This month, we will take a deeper look at scope 1 carbon emissions, especially those associated with buildings. Scope 1 emissions account for “direct greenhouse emissions that occur from sources that are controlled or owned by an organization”.
Buses, Cars, and Planes- Accounting for Our Transportation Emissions
By: Samantha Donner
Since transportation, and especially road travel, is a large contributor to transportation emissions, it is important to understand the what vehicles, systems, and behaviors contribute to transportation emissions broadly and at Rutgers. With this understanding, we can take meaningful action to address climate change.
Food Consumption and Waste: Holiday Edition
By: Kelly Vaz Lima
A major issue throughout the holidays is waste. “Over 70 billion pounds of food waste reaches our landfills every year, contributing to methane emissions, wasting energy and resources across the food supply chain” said EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler.