Sustainability

The Elon University Board of Trustees voted Oct. 22 to designate a 56-acre undeveloped tract north of University Drive as the Elon University Forest, a dedicated land preserve and natural area. The action protects the largest remaining intact forest in the Town of Elon and safeguards thousands of species of plants, animals and other organisms.

Elon University’s fourth annual POWERless Energy Competition concluded this month with students in Danieley Center C receiving top honors for reducing their building’s power usage by almost a third of what it consumed during a baseline measurement period.

Elon's Office of Sustainability presents the GREEN TIP of the week: Look mom, no tupperware! Certain take out boxes, like the soup containers from Chinese restaurants, can be used again and again

The mayor of a Kansas town that turned itself into a “green” community following a tornado in 2007 visits Elon University this month to talk about the challenges and successes his town discovered throughout the recovery and rebuilding process.

Elon's Office of Sustainability presents the GREEN TIP of the week: Save energy! Turn the lights off when you’re not in the room; it’s really that easy. Scared of the dark? Invest in a light-sensor nightlight instead!

Elon's Office of Sustainability presents the GREEN TIP of the week: Did you know that about 90 percent of washing machine energy goes to heating the water? Wash clothes on cold and cut back your energy use, it’s that easy!

Elon's Office of Sustainability presents the GREEN TIP of the week: Keep it natural! Instead of turning on overhead lights and lamps during the day, open blinds and use natural light instead.

Elon University kicks off its 4th annual POWERless energy competition this week for residence halls across campus to reduce their electricity use in a contest that awards buildings for conservation efforts. The contest aims to improve energy habits while making a positive impact on the planet.

Elon University unveils this week its new Building Dashboard, which allows users greater control and ease of use in viewing real-time energy usage of buildings around campus via the Internet.