Sustainability

Using advanced modeling and data from the building, the Facilities team was able to optimize ISEC’s energy systems and get the building to meet its designed energy efficiency targets.

Aiming to foster an urban habitat for diverse wildlife, Northeastern University’s latest efforts buzz around their new additions: a thriving beehive and unique bee hotels, collectively marking the Boston campus as an officially recognized urban bee haven.

From undergraduate to master’s and from London to Seattle, students across Northeastern’s Global campus celebrated Earth Month throughout April. Students engaged with sustainability in their classes, with student clubs and through university events.  

Sparking vital dialogue on the climate crisis, Northeastern’s London campus hosted a diverse conference aimed at shedding fresh perspectives and actionable ideas on transitioning from pervasive fossil fuels to sustainable energy.

The publication examines the way that Environmental Justice is communicated from the federal government, which is primarily in a damage centered approach. Three major pitfalls of the damaged centered approach are reification, obfuscation and discretization.

Five winning murals, showcasing climate justice action, will soon adorn Northeastern’s tunnel system as part of a competition held by the Climate Justice and Sustainability Hub and the Student Sustainability Committee.

Alumni Relations fosters a dialogue on environmental responsibility by hosting a thought-provoking “Creating a Sustainable Future” conversation for graduates and current students.

Students swap traditional studying for hands-on learning as they plant spinach, onion, purple carrots, and radishes in massive raised beds located behind Snell Library, blending education with outdoor experiences.

The Recyclemania sustainability event returns to Northeastern! The student-led event engaged and educated people on how to become more eco-friendly.