‘We’re all in this together.’ East Village becomes first Northeastern dorm to offer composting
Residents are provided with small, leak-proof bins and compostable bag liners. Students use the bins to dispose of food waste, including bones and dairy, and when the bin is full, they drop the bag in the trash room. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Northeastern Lab Plastics Recycling Program
Since the start of the Lab Plastics Recycling program earlier this year, Northeastern has recycled 2,592 pounds (1.3 tons) of animal cages, pipette tip boxes, and other lab plastics that would otherwise be disposed of as waste products.
Community Farm Connects Northeastern’s Oakland Campus to Neighborhood and Nature
The Mills Community Farm is 2.5 acres of organic urban agriculture with an emphasis on sustainability, education and partnerships. A year-round effort started by students a decade ago, it produces a steady harvest of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Renovations Push Northeastern’s Snell Library ‘Ahead of the Curve’
A warm and welcoming corridor of light beckons visitors to the new stairwell of Snell Library on Northeastern’s Boston campus. Its entrance inspires Dan Cohen, the library dean, as he envisions more cutting-edge renovations on the way.
Northeastern Wins Court Decision in Plan To Expand Marine Science Center on Its Nahant Property
The Superior Court ruling moves Northeastern one step closer in its years-long effort to expand the marine center and advance environmental research, with particular emphasis on coastal sustainability.
A New Work Order System with Archibus 2022
Northeastern is transitioning to a new work order system, which will streamline the work order process for all users.
New Battery Drop-Offs
Batteries silently power many of the products we use daily, but when they go dead, what should we do with them? Simply drop them off in recently introduced battery recycling bins across the campus. Lithium and alkaline batteries are accepted!
800 Bed Rails in Two Weeks
When dorms were upsized to accommodate more students, and their vendor was unable to meet the deadline with the additional demand, Northeastern’s carpentry shop stepped in to fill the gap. The team worked overtime to make and install 800 bed rails in two weeks, to be ready for students by September move-in.
The Building That Went Gold
Cutting-edge life science laboratories, the wireless internet of things, radio-frequency simulation, additive & advanced manufacturing, as well as cybersecurity are some of the elements that comprise the recently completed LEED-certified Building 5