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Northwestern University has earned the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award for the fourth consecutive year from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy awarded Northwestern the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year — Sustained Excellence Award the University announced Wednesday. This is the fourth consecutive year that the University has received the award.  The award is the program’s highest honor, and recognizes businesses and organizations that have...

Northwestern sustainNU began the Green Labs Certification Program Fall Quarter to encourage more sustainable practices in lab facilities on campus.  The program is an extension of the existing Green Office Certification, which encourages environmental practices —  such as recycling and reducing waste —  in on-campus workplaces.  Program Administrator of Sustainability Cria Kay works with labs...

A new Virginia Tech program is striving to make laboratory spaces more environmentally friendly.