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Keeping It Green Newsletter

Keeping it Green is SUNY Cortland’s voice for all things sustainable, offering short news briefs about our campus and community. The Sustainability Office issues Keeping it Green periodically throughout the year.  We are always interested in your stories and other ideas for spotlighting sustainability related news at SUNY Cortland, New York, and the world. Please share your ideas for stories and events with the Sustainability Office at sustainability@cortland.edu.

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Community to Highlight Local Food Industry

Community to Highlight Local Food Industry

Students for Local Foods plans an event on Feb. 21 at The Blue Burrito.


Campus Adopts Single-Stream Waste Recycling

Campus Adopts Single-Stream Waste Recycling

It's easy. Toss paper and plastic, metal and glass containers in the same bin.


AmeriCorps Plans Energy Conservation Day

AmeriCorps Plans Energy Conservation Day

Students and others will deliver 500 energy-efficient light bulbs to city homes.


College Takes a Closer Look at Climate Change

College Takes a Closer Look at Climate Change

A panel discussion on climate change took place Oct. 3, 2012.


Activist, Author Joel Kovel to Speak On Earth Week April 21

Activist, Author Joel Kovel to Speak On Earth Week April 21

Joel Kovel, a controversial author, activist and faculty member at Bard College, will deliver one of three planned lectures at SUNY Cortland during "Earth Week: What on Earth is a Green Economy?" from April 21-24. Organized by the campus organization Cortland Students Advocating a Valuable Environment (CSAVE), the presentations all begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free and open to the public.