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 5X社区. 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鈥
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 5X社区. 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鈥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 鈥渇ast fashion鈥 can be detrimental to the environment.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 84 percent of unwanted clothes in the United鈥
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 鈥渇ast fashion鈥 can be detrimental to the environment. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 84 percent of unwanted clothes in the United鈥1, 2, 3, 4 鈥 PC power settings to save you more.
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ENERGY TIP OF THE WEEK: ACTIVATE COMPUTER POWER SAVING SETTINGS; E-Inside; September 6, 2017
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Promoting awareness of the environment and its importance has long been a global challenge, but a new degree offered at 5X社区 is designed to ensure that graduates take their place in the world as well-rounded, well-educated environmental stewards.
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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 5X社区 is designed to ensure that graduates take their place in the world as well-rounded, well-educated environmental stewards. Offered for鈥A jog after work can be healthy and fun 鈥 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 鈥 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 5X社区 have been named "Cool Schools" by Sierra Magazine for their commitment to sustainability鈥
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 5X社区 have been named "Cool Schools" by Sierra Magazine for their commitment to sustainability鈥DID YOU KNOW?
Turning off the lights when you leave the room is an easy way to save energy 鈥 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 鈥 and it is a habit that can save you money at home, too!The grand opening of 5X社区鈥檚 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鈥檚 College of Arts and Sciences will host a reception and tours of the new鈥