The Center for Sustainability promotes a culture of sustainability on the KU campus. The Center facilitates research, learning opportunities, policies, and practices that address environmental, economic, and social responsibility.
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- Location:
- Lawrence, KS, 66045
- Phone:
- 785-864-5804
- Mon - Fri:
- 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Events
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- Sustainability in the Built En...
Kansas Union, Parlors
Friday, November 13 at 12:00pm - Campus Sustainability Day
The Commons at Spooner Hall
Friday, October 23 at 2:00pm - CFS Bownbag: C-CHANGE
Kansas Union, International Room
Thursday, October 8 at 12:00pm
KU Center for Sustainability 's feed: crimson.blue.green
EcoHawks Garner Attention for EV Efforts
A few months ago I had the pleasure of working with a few students from the KU EcoHawks. We were tabling at the Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair (educating local residents about ongoing sustainability related projects at the university) and I had the opportunity to learn a...bout the elect...
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See MoreA few months ago I had the pleasure of working with a few students from the KU EcoHawks. We were tabling at the Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair (educating local residents about ongoing sustainability related projects at the university) and I had the opportunity to learn a...bout the elect...
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KU Center for Sustainability The CFS blog is back! Check out the latest posts on KU Ecohawks, renewable energy, and a Dutch tax on driving.
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A fewmonths ago I had the pleasure of working with a few students from the KU EcoHawks. We were tabling at the Lawrence Energy Conservation Fair(educating local residents about ongoing sustainability ...
KU Center for Sustainability 's feed: crimson.blue.green
How much did the last mile cost?
Discussion on the Environmental Capital blog post about tax incentives and the environment: http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2009/11/16/low-countries-high-taxes-the-dutch-take-aim-at-driving/ The Dutch government plans to create a new tax on driving. Rather than an annual... road ta...
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See MoreDiscussion on the Environmental Capital blog post about tax incentives and the environment: http://blogs.wsj.com/environmentalcapital/2009/11/16/low-countries-high-taxes-the-dutch-take-aim-at-driving/ The Dutch government plans to create a new tax on driving. Rather than an annual... road ta...
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KU Center for Sustainability Don't forget about today's sustainability brownbag with Bill Hanlon of the Sustainable Living Center. The focus will be on sustainability in the built environment, but Bill is working on a range of issues including recycling and local food.
KU Center for Sustainability 's feed: CFS Calendar of Events
Sustainability Brownbag
The Center for Sustainability invites you to join us for our monthly brown bag presentation. Bill Hanlon, director of the Sustainable Living Center in Emporia, will be discussing sustainability in the built environment, including opportunities for retrofitting existing buildings to improve energ......
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See MoreThe Center for Sustainability invites you to join us for our monthly brown bag presentation. Bill Hanlon, director of the Sustainable Living Center in Emporia, will be discussing sustainability in the built environment, including opportunities for retrofitting existing buildings to improve energ......
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KU Center for Sustainability Join us for this month's sustainability brownbag featuring Bill Hanlon of the Sustainable Living Center in Emporia, Kansas!
Time:12:00PM Friday, November 13th
Location:Kansas Union, Parlors
KU Center for Sustainability 's feed: CFS Calendar of Events
Lawrence Electronic Recycling Event
The City of Lawrence invites residents and small businesses to recycle old, unwanted electronic equipment. Recycling fee (cash or checks ONLY) $5.00 per computer monitor,$10.00 per television,no charge for other electronics. Rain or Shine Event, for more information you can contact us... at www.lawr...
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See MoreThe City of Lawrence invites residents and small businesses to recycle old, unwanted electronic equipment. Recycling fee (cash or checks ONLY) $5.00 per computer monitor,$10.00 per television,no charge for other electronics. Rain or Shine Event, for more information you can contact us... at www.lawr...
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KU Center for Sustainability Congratulations to the 2009 Sustainability Leadership Award Winners! Join us this afternoon at 2 PM as we honor our winners and all of our outstanding nominees.
KU Center for Sustainability 's feed: CFS Calendar of Events
Campus Sustainability Day
Join us for an afternoon of celebrating achievements in sustainability and looking ahead to the future. Campus Sustainability Day will start with presentation recognizing Sustainability Leadership Award nominees, followed by a reception with local and organic fare. The afternoon will conclude... w...
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See MoreJoin us for an afternoon of celebrating achievements in sustainability and looking ahead to the future. Campus Sustainability Day will start with presentation recognizing Sustainability Leadership Award nominees, followed by a reception with local and organic fare. The afternoon will conclude... w...
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KU Center for Sustainability Join us as we celebrate successes throughout campus and look ahead to a more sustainable future for KU.
Time:2:00PM Friday, October 23rd
Location:The Commons at Spooner Hall
KU Center for Sustainability congratulates all the departments, organizations, and individuals whose efforts to advance sustainability helped raise our grade on the Sustainability Report Card this year!
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Kansas University Dining Services executive chef Janna Traver pulls a bunch of lemongrass from one of her planters on the roof of the Kansas Union. Traver estimates that she has gathered 17 pounds of herbs, 12 pounds of tomatoes and 2 pounds of peppers in her second year with the rooftop garden. ...
KU Center for Sustainability reminds you to join us for the sustainability brownbag today at noon. Bring your lunch and catch a bus to the Kanas Union (International Room) to learn more about C-CHANGE, a University of Kansas graduate program examining climate change.
KU Center for Sustainability 's feed: CFS Calendar of Events
Building a Healthier Lawrence
Built Environments expert Mark Fenton and Green Living expert Sara Snow are coming to Lawrence. Don't miss this free event! Fenton hosts the PBS series "America's Walking" and helps communities launch public initiatives to encourage more walking and bicycling. Snow is a TV host and author w...ho ser...
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See MoreBuilt Environments expert Mark Fenton and Green Living expert Sara Snow are coming to Lawrence. Don't miss this free event! Fenton hosts the PBS series "America's Walking" and helps communities launch public initiatives to encourage more walking and bicycling. Snow is a TV host and author w...ho ser...
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KU Center for Sustainability Join us on Thursday to learn more about the KU C-CHANGE program, which creates collaborative classroom and field research experiences to examine the human and natural causes and consequences of climate change.
Time:12:00PM Thursday, October 8th
Location:Kansas Union, International Room
KU Center for Sustainability Mark Fenton, host of the PBS series “America’s Walking,” and Sara Snow, a green living expert who promotes sustainable eating, will be speaking tomorrow at 1 PM at the Lawrence Arts Center.
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A groundbreaking ceremony is set for 11:30 a.m. for the new Burroughs Creek Trail and Linear Park at Parnell Park, 901 E. 15th St.
