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Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory Goes Platinum

The Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory features photovoltaic arrays for solar power, generating 290 kW. The building was awarded Platinum LEED status for its sustainability measures. Photo by Sho Kitamura, courtesy of the Technique.
Jan 14, 2013 - Atlanta, GA
The 42,000 square foot building will consume only 29 million BTUs per year—roughly half the energy of a small-sized office.

Booth Registration Open for 2013 Earth Day

Buzz likes recycling.
Dec 10, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
Learn how to sign up and about other student activities in this month's Recycling Buzz newsletter.

Computing Students Develop 'Bin There' Recycling App

Bin There is an app created by Tech students that encourages awareness of recycling on campus.
Dec 10, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
Senior design project lets students compete by locating recyling bins around campus.

Sustainability Staff Answers Student Questions at Fall Forum

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Dec 07, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
November/December issue of Up With the Green and Gold includes summary of forum's discussion.

Up the Hill

David Young, IM 63, has spent three decades cleaning up an abandoned historic cemetery in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Nov 20, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
David Young, IM 63, has spent three decades cleaning up an abandoned historic cemetery in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Recycled Tires Used to Build ‘Earthship’

Tech’s Arkfab Green Phoenix project is enhancing the Wheat Street Garden next to the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Atlanta. Photo by Tiffany Forrester.
Nov 15, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
Steven Van Ginkel is a faculty leader of Tech’s Arkfab Green Phoenix initiative, a partnership with an Atlanta nonprofit that supports sustainable urban agriculture.

Game Day Recycling on Track to Reach 100-Ton Milestone

Nov 09, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
Organizers hoping to collect 3.1 tons following the season's final game

Bike Suitability Map Helps Cyclists Plan Routes

The Campus Bike Suitability Map (pdf) helps cyclists plan their routes on and around campus.
Oct 26, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
The 2012-13 map indicates the paths of least resistance around campus.

SGA Debuts Sustainability Newsletter

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Oct 26, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
Student-produced newsletter will highlight sustainability opportunities on a monthly basis.

Design Earth Day T-Shirt, Win $500

Buzz likes recycling.
Oct 18, 2012 - Atlanta, GA
Read more about the contest and other recycling stories in this month's Recycling Buzz.