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2018 Eco-Ambassador Grant Winners

Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 News

Through participation in either two condensed half-day or monthly 2-hour educational sessions, Tufts’ faculty and staff Eco-Ambassadors are eligible to apply for a $100 grant to help realize a project that will further sustainability efforts… Read More

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2018 Spotlight Award from MassRIDES

Friday, June 1st, 2018 News

This year, Tufts University was awarded an honorable mention for the 2018 Spotlight Award. The award is given by MassRIDES to companies and organizations that offer and incentivize sustainable commuting options. Tufts offers their employees, staff,… Read More

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Zero-Waste President’s Picnics

Thursday, May 31st, 2018 Events

On Wednesday, May 11th and 23rd, Tufts University’s President Monaco hosted the annual President’s picnic lunches at the SMFA and Medford campuses respectively. Many employees, staff, and students gathered to enjoy the delicious food prepared… Read More

Waste Bin Liner Changes

Thursday, May 10th, 2018 News

Black Bags Are Here! Say goodbye to blue bags in the landfill bin! Now all trash will be collected in black bags and recycling will continue to be collected in clear bags. Please note that the blue… Read More

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Climate Change and Rise in Freshwater Algal Blooms

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

“The impact of climate change goes way beyond warmer air temperatures, rising sea levels and melting glaciers.”- Steven Chapra, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University. Read more here.

The Bee Nutritionist

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Bees need balanced diets too! Read about Tufts Ph.D. Candidate, Rachael Bonoan’s, research into declining bee populations and how nutritious diets may help stabilize colonies from collapsing.

Periods and Questions Marks

Thursday, September 14th, 2017

Billions of women lack secure access to hygienic menstrual care products and health education. Read how Tufts Graduate, Cristina Stadler Ljungberg, created Giving Wings to help educate women about menstruation.