News by Topic: Sustainability
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April 7, 2014
Student Government rolls out bike share program
A fleet of 20 new orange Fuji Barnebey bicycles will be available for students to borrow. A kickoff event is set for 2–3 p.m. today in the Gordon Field House. -
April 3, 2014
Teens explore bio-technology, packaging and optics
More than 100 sophomore and junior high school students from the area will participate in the 2014 Workforce Innovations Conference on April 10. -
April 1, 2014
Center receives boost in state funding
The newly passed state budget includes a significant increase in funding for RIT’s Center of Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing and continued funding for NYSP2I. -
March 26, 2014
Sustainability building earns LEED Platinum status
The Golisano Institute for Sustainability has been certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Platinum by the U.S. Green Building Council. -
March 26, 2014
Cutting-edge technology deeply rooted in GIS
The newly certified LEED Platinum Golisano Institute for Sustainability represents the ultimate manifestation of RIT’s commitment to sustainability. -
March 24, 2014
Report questions electric-vehicle tax credit
James Winebrake, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, co-authored a report that says tax incentives for mainstream buyers are “wasteful, inefficient and ineffective.” -
March 14, 2014
RIT hosts Food Waste Forum
James Downham, president and chief executive officer of the Packaging Association, and Ron Cotterman, vice president of sustainability at Sealed Air Corp. present April 2. -
March 3, 2014
Top stories and videos for February
News about student Jen Lamere’s nomination for a prestigious Web award was the most-read story of last month. Check out all of February’s most popular stories. -
February 28, 2014
New tracking system monitors packages in transit
The Pak-Track system evaluates distribution hazards during transit. Analysis is done in real time and information is relayed via wireless technology to companies. -
February 25, 2014
RIT chosen for national manufacturing consortium
RIT will play a key part in a new national consortium designed to help transform and bring innovations to U.S. manufacturing. -
February 12, 2014
Students work to ‘Greenovate’ communities
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute announced the awardees of its “Greenovate NYS” student competition. Teams designed solutions to environmental issues. -
January 24, 2014
NYSP2I announces Community Grant recipients
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute is funding eight proposals from organizations statewide to promote and implement pollution-prevention practices.