2013 International CES: Eco-Design and Sustainable Technologies

The 2013 International CES show is the biggest trade show in the Americas and includes some of the newest eco-design and sustainable technologies. The show is organized by the Consumer Electronics Association and takes place in Las Vegas from January 8 to January 11. Last year 156,000 people attended CES 2012. The show is huge covering almost 2 million square feet of booths and exhibits. CES is not open to the general public and is intended for people in the consumer electronics industry. For those who cannot or will not attend here is a summary of some of the environmentally oriented gadgets at this year's show.

Eastman Kodak Company Kodak: EasyShare S730 Digital Frame The KODAK EASYSHARE S730 Digital Frame allows you to share your pictures anywhere in your home, thanks to the rechargeable battery. Easily navigate and explore up to 8000 pictures.

Eastman Kodak Company: EmberCeptor computer and AV series are 'world first' fully automated power saving devices suitable for all computer and audio visual applications and setups.

Kadence Designs LLC:  Klipsch is the exclusive USA licensee/distributor of LightSpeaker A combination LED light and wireless amplified loudspeaker that screws into an edison socket. Allows for distributed audio through out a home or office up to 12 speakers/lights.

LG Electronics USA:   LG Electronics 47-inch LE8500 Full LED Slim LCD HDTV, LG's 47-inch wireless-ready Full LED Slim HDTV offers a seamless design combined with an energy saving technology including local dimming, environmentally friendly and recyclable materials and LG's Intelligent Sensor function.

OmniMount: OmniLite Series™.  OL200FT Engineered and packaged with the environment in mind, OmniMount's OL200FT has an efficient dual-function design and is perfect for eco-conscious consumers looking for an extra large flat panel mounting solution.

Powertech Industrial Co., Ltd: USB Smart Surge Protector USB Smart Surge Protector is an innovative product which is designed for energy conservation and provides easy & efficient way to manage power outlets and stop stand-by power waste.

Technologies Samsung Electronics America, Inc.: Samsung 30" Free-Standing Induction Range The Samsung FTQ307 free-standing induction range provides consumers with a new choice for cooking that offers rapid heat, precise controls, cool-to-the-touch features, easy cleaning, and exceptional value.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc.:   Samsung 700Z. AMOLED Digital Photo Frame Innovative digital photo frames features AMOLED display with 4GB internal memory, Bluetooth for content sharing and can also double as Mini Monitor via UbiSync (video over USB).  

America Samsung Reclaim(TM): The Samsung Reclaim is the first eco-centric phone in the U.S. made from bio-plastic material, extracted from corn. The Reclaim is designed with environmentally-responsible components and fully recyclable packaging.

Sanyo North America Eneloop Bike: The SANYO eneloop synergetic hybrid bicycle incorporates a novel, environmentally friendly drive system that brings a new consciousness and sensation to the bicycle experience.

Sharp Electronics Corporation:  The 52-inch AQUOS LED Liquid Crystal Television (the LC-52LE700UN AQUOS LED LCD TV) offers the lowest power consumption of any available 52-inch LCD TV. Sharp's UltraBrilliant LED System provides superior picture quality and enables significant environmental benefits.

Torrent, Inc.: SureConnect(TM) HDMI Cable. Innovative cables offering maximum performance through patented connection technology while eliminating the lead, phthalates, PVC and halogens common to other cables. The perfect balance of technology and sustainability.

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2013 International CES: Smartphones and Eversense 2.0

CES Las Vegas is the world's largest consumer electronics show and there are many technologies on display that can help to minimize our footprints. Smartphones are a ubiquitous part of our lives, however more than half (65%) of the time these phones are being used for purposes other than communications. Increasingly smartphones are becoming interfaces to services. They are now handheld computing tools that can serve our energy and environment needs. This includes everything from monitoring our energy use to calculating our carbon footprints.

One stellar example of a new home energy management system is Eversense 2.0, it uses your phone to turn lights turn off and adjust the thermostat, it can even set your alarm.

Allure Energy introduced EverSense 2.0 at CES. The goal of this device is to automate home energy management in a way that is simple and fun. EverSense 2.0 is an Interactive Home Environment that users can easily setup and manage automatically.

EverSense is but one example of a number of intelligent thermostats. What sets EverSense apart is its ease of use. A mobile app connects your smartphone back to your home and allows you to set triggered events based upon location. So, for example, as you approach your home the thermostat can turn on, enabling you to turn it down when you are not there. This system can also be used by all family member through multiple devices which can be paired with the system.

For those concerned about privacy the release does expressly indicate your location and info is never sent to the cloud, it remains secure on your smartphone.

SyncPads can also allow you to do things like shut down all lights when the phone is placed on your night table.

EverSense is also looking to the future. In an era of increasingly frequent extreme weather events, EverSense intends to incorporate a weather application including animated radar.

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The Energy Event 12

Energy Event 12 will take place on the 11th and 12th of September 2012, in Birmingham UK. The Energy Event is the UK's definitive exhibition and conference aimed at professionals who are looking to get a grip on their company's energy use, comply with legislation and put in place sustainable energy efficiency and procurement solutions.

Energy management is of prime concern to all UK businesses, at all levels, as environmental targets get tighter and energy prices continue to rise. Reducing energy use in line with climate change targets benefits your bottom line as does purchasing such a volatile commodity.

The Energy Event informs you about the latest strategies and technologies that can reduce costs, comply with legislation and ensure secure supplies.

Attracting the industry’s decision makers, the event addresses the latest issues through its expert-led seminars and serves as the perfect platform for informed discussion and premium networking opportunities.

150 leading manufacturers, suppliers and service providers are at the event to offer advice, products and services which will help you and your company to:

Procure the best energy supply contract for your requirements Manage and monitor energy consumption Reduce your energy demand Manage and reduce your water consumption

There is a range of exhibitors covering the core disciplines of:

• procurement
• monitoring 
• voltage 
• optimization 
•  heating 
• compressed air metering 
• ventilating 
• air conditioning 
• lighting 
• thermography 
• water softeners

Visitors have free access to several conferences in which over 50 leading industry experts offer key practical and policy advice, ensuring you and your organisation are aware and up to date.

For more information or to register click here.

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GEAR Northwest: Green Economy Action Roadshow

On November 4 and 5, 2011, GEAR Northwest will be taking place at Roosevelt University, Schaumburg Campus, 1400 N. Roosevelt Blvd., Schaumburg, IL 60173. There are many green events, but few opportunities to meet with the businesses, public agencies and experts involved in your local Green Economy. That's why The Delta Institute and Mindful Metropolis have teamed up to present the Green Economy Action Roadshow, a series of two-day events designed to connect, transform and empower green business, government and lifestyles. The Roadshow is designed to get your wheels turning on ideas, partners and other resources to help you grow with the Green Economy.

Keynote Speaker:

Don Bartell, Senior Director, Envrionmental Initiatives, Motorola Solutions.

Bartell works with teams across the company on a comprehensive strategy to advance and showcase Motorola's commitment to Corporate Responsibility. Don will share his experience driving environmental improvements across the entire value chain and offer insights about how any company can get started on a more sustainable path.

Featured Speakers:

Randy Blankenhorn, Executive Director, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.

Randy Blankenhorn is executive director of CMAP, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Under his leadership, CMAP developed & is now guiding the implementation of GO TO 2040, metropolitan Chicago’s first comprehensive regional plan in more than 100 years.

Karrie Gibson, Founder & President, Vintage Tech.

Karrie Gibson is a trailblazer in the recycling industry. She founded Vintage Tech in 2005 as one of, if not the, first woman-owned recycling business meeting and exceeding R2, ISO, 14001 and Women Business Enterprise National Certification Standards.

Jon Levey, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer, Green Choice Bank.

Jon A. Levey is a seasoned executive with 20 years of real estate, finance and entrepreneurial expertise. GreenChoice Bank is the Midwest’s first holistically sustainable community bank, offering a values-based choice in banking to consumers and businesses and helping to grow the regional Green Economy.

Ari Kobb, Seimens, Director, Green Building Solutions and Co-Chair, Siemens Sustainability Committee.

Ari Kobb heads the Green Buildings and Sustainability efforts at the Building Technologies Division of Siemens Industry, Inc. He is responsible for ensuring Siemens leadership in the Green Building area, and leads a range of efforts including the alignment of Siemens products, services and solutions to the LEED® rating system, new solution development, strategic planning and business development.

Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, Vice President, Earth Friendly Products.

As Vice President of Earth Friendly Products, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks is a driving force in convincing consumers, politicians and activists of the importance of preserving personal health, pet health, and the health of the environment. Her proactive concern to protect the environment with the goal of making our earth viable for future generations has become a large part of the company's mission. Kelly’s consciousness-raising pronouncements are sprinkled throughout such segments as "Go Green" with ABC News and NBC's Universal Green segment. As an expert in sustainability, a daughter who lost her mother to cancer and the mother of a Second Grader, Kelly's dedication to living an eco-friendly lifestyle reaches far beyond her career with Earth Friendly Products. Kelly resides in Huntington Beach, California with her husband and daughter in their environmentally-friendly home that was constructed using green products.

John Talbot, Weaver Boos.

Mr. Talbot is the Manager of Civil Engineering at Weaver Boos Consultants in Chicago, Illinois. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in numerous states, a licensed attorney in Illinois, & a LEED AP. Mr. Talbot has been Principal in Charge of over 50 major infrastructure & transportation projects, & has been a practicing civil engineer for over 30 years.

PROGRAM

DAY 1: Friday, November 4- Business Conference and Expo

7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast

Network with other Green Economy leaders and visit the Exhibits.
Sign up for a 15-minute one-on-one consultation with a Delta Institute expert in the Appraisal Center from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Drop off your e-waste with the official e-waste collection provider anytime during the day.

9:00 - 10:00 Keynote Address

Don Bartell, Senior Director, Environmental Initiatives at Motorola

Bartell works with teams across the company on a comprehensive strategy to advance and showcase Motorola's commitment to Corporate Responsibility. Don will share his experience driving environmental improvements across the entire value chain and offer insights about how any company can get started on a more sustainable path.

10:00 - 10:30 Break, Visit Exhibits

10:30 - 11:15 Breakout #1: Sustainability and the Supply Chain

Presenter: William Schleizer, Delta Institute
11:30 - 12:15 Breakout #2: Green Certifications: What Do They Mean, Who Needs Them?

Presenters: Kevin Dick, Delta Institute
12:30 - 1:45 GEAR Business Roundtable and Lunch

Moderator:
Richard McGinniss, Publisher, Mindful Metropolis Magazine

Presenter and Panelists: TBD
2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Breakout #3: Talking Dollars and Sense about Sustainability

Presenters: Abby Corso, Delta Institute and Jon Levey GreenChoice Bank
3:00 - 3:45 p.m. Breakout #4: Emerging Markets for Green Products and Services

Presenter and Panelists: TBD
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Networking Reception on the Exhibit Floor

To attend the event, click here.

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SustaiNEXT-West Conference: An Educational Framework for Universal Sustainability

SustaiNEXT-West, will take place on November 3 and 4, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. This conference is positioned to address the challenges of today and tomorrow including economic growth, jobs and education.

The SustaiNEXT-West Conference includes a forum to discuss universal sustainability and next generation thinking for sustainability. Like the SustaiNext-East program in March 2011, this conference promises to advance critical discussions relative to sustainability. SustaiNext-East explored sustainability thought-leadership relative to workforce preparedness. The SustaiNEXT-West Conference will address paths for transforming sustainability education and the economy through public and private partnerships.

Universal sustainability is a new concept developed by Robert L. Lattimer, senior fellow of diversity studies at Rutgers University, which centers on the belief that “society seeks to explore, exist within, and to preserve (our natural world).”

Hosted by the Sustainability Collaborative, recognized as a leading think-tank, research consultancy, and conference facilitator in the field of sustainability, Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and IHS (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of information and analysis, and other notable sponsors.

The conference will bring together leading voices in sustainability from business, academia, government and community to explore universal sustainability. Speakers will provide perspectives and viewpoints from across the private and public spectrum with the aim of moving from thought-leadership to action- leadership.

Lattimer will lead the discussion and will be joined at the event by other notable speakers including: Leland H. Hartwell, distinguished sustainability scientist, Arizona State University Global Institute of Sustainability, and winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine; and Gary Cohen, co-founder, president, and executive director of Health Care without Harm, the international campaign for environmentally responsible healthcare.

During the opening session on universal sustainability, panel participants will discuss the future state for sustainable change within industry, education and the 21st century global society, including the important influence of public policy. In moving toward the goal of universal sustainability, sustainable development, in a real sense, begins with human development, and education is the primary vehicle for making the transition to universal sustainability a reality.

The educational panel will convene with a goal of translating the conclusions formulated throughout the conference into a concrete curriculum for sustainability that spans from kindergarten through graduate school, but also addresses the needs of businesses and communities moving toward universal sustainability. Ultimately, the objective of this summit is to provide an educational framework that helps drive future efforts to ensure the public, business leaders and policy makers are literate about how to accomplish universal sustainability.

SustaiNEXT-West Summit Presenters include:

• Mari Koerner, dean, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University
• Michael Maggio, vice president, Global Strategic Design Operations at Johnson & Johnson Group of Consumer Companies Ranjet Banejee, vice president, BD Medical – Medical Surgical Systems
• Roger McFadden, vice president and senior scientist for Staples, Inc.
• Brian M. Murphy, dean, College of Liberal and Applied Arts, Stephen F. Austin State University
• William Forbes, director, Center for a Livable World, and associate professor of geography, Stephen F. Austin State University
• Pierre McDonagh, group head and senior lecturer in Marketing, Dublin City University Business School, Dublin City University, Ireland
• Michael Ochs, assistant director of Environment, Health and Safety, Arizona State University
• Marilyn Johnson, director, corporate sustainability at IHS, and program director of SustaiNEXT-West
• Ann Lee-Jeffs, global product stewardship manager, Johnson & Johnson; Worldwide Environment, Health and Safety; and Sustainability Collaborative founder/chief executive officer
• Joe Pryweller, senior editor and event organizer, Packaging Strategies
• Ed Quevedo, senior counsel and chair, Sustainability Practice Group, Paladin Law Group
• John Gould, director, Educational Leadership and Change Program, Drexel University
• Chien-Wei Han, instructional faculty, Pima Community College
• Fenna Hanes, senior director of Professional and Resource Development, New England Board of Higher Education
• Michelle Williams, assistant professor of elementary education, Stephen F. Austin State University

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World Wind Energy Conference & Renewable Energy Exhibition (WWEC 2011)

The 10th World Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (WWEC2011) will be held from 31 October - 2 November 2011 in Cairo, Egypt. The conference is aimed at presenting, exchanging and discussing the latest knowledge on the state of wind energy utilization, turbine technologies, and renewable energies in general, local and regional energy planning, and other related topics. The special focus will be on how to harvest the abundance of renewable energy in the deserts of this world and thus convert deserts into powerhouses.

The conference will provide an open international forum to discuss future research directions towards a better understanding of the windenergy and renewable energy systems. This meeting will provide ample opportunities to present and discuss research results which will be supported by various panels and several keynote speeches with special emphasis on public dialogue. In addition to plenary sessions for accepted papers, a number of poster sessions will be held.

CONFERENCE TOPICS

1. Wind turbine technology, systems, and components
2. Renewable energy system integration and optimization
3. Industrial strategies and creation of local manufacturing capacities
4. Wind farm planning
5. Wind resource assessment and prediction
6. Monitoring, operation and maintenance of wind farms
7. National policies on wind energy and renewable energy sources, barriers, incentives
8. Financing models: Equity, loans, carbon finance
9. Community power: Ownership models
10. International frameworks and programmes
11. Training and education
12. Water desalination
13. Small Hybrid systems and storage
14. Other renewable energy technologies

For more information click here.

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2011 GreenGov Symposium

Between October 31 and November 2, 2011, the GreenGov Symposium will be taking place in Washington DC. At the Symposium there will be dynamic, forward-thinking session speakers from the public and private sectors as well as networking opportunities.

Approximately 40 exhibitors will present representing a broad range of sectors. There will be special sessions supporting process, policies, and best practices. Post-conference workshops and green facilities tours will take place on November 2. In addition there will be 70 sessions, 9 breakout tracks and more than 325 speakers and moderators.

According to Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, "By enlisting the innovation and expertise both inside and outside the Federal Government, the 2011 GreenGov Symposium will help agencies deliver on President’s Obama’s commitment to save money and reduce waste by increasing energy efficiency and reducing harmful pollution through sustainable practices in government operations."

Confirmed participants include more than 325 senior officials from Federal agencies and thought leaders are already confirmed to speak. To view the latest agenda click here.

Confirmed plenary speakers include:

• Jack Lew – Director, Office of Management and Budget
• Nancy Sutley – Chair, White House Council on Environmental Quality
• Martha Johnson – Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration
• Kevin Johnson – Mayor, City of Sacramento, California
• James L. Connaughton – Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Public and Environmental Policy, Constellation Energy
• George Frampton, Jr. – Senior Of Counsel, Covington & Burling LLP

Confirmed keynote speakers include:

• Thomas Armstrong – Director of National Coordination, U.S. Global Change Research Program, White House Office of Science and Technology
• George Arnold – National Coordinator for Smart Grid Interoperability, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Sharon Burke – Assistant Secretary of Defense for Operational Energy Plans and Programs
• Cindy Drucker – Director, Global Sustainability, SC Johnson
• Nancy Gillis – Director, Federal Supply Chain Emissions, U.S. General Services Administration
• Katherine Hammack – Assistant Secretary of the Army (Installations, Energy & Environment), Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army, U.S. Army
• Tom Hicks – Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy, U.S. Navy
• Alice Hill – Senior Counselor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
• Kathleen Hogan – Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, U.S. Department of Energy
• David Lear – Executive Director, Corporate Sustainability, Dell
• Stephen Leeds – Senior Counselor to the Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration
• Jason Miller – Special Assistant to the President for Manufacturing Policy, Executive Office of the President of the United States
• Eleni Reed – Chief Greening Officer, U.S. General Services Administration
• Robert Peck – Commissioner, Public Buildings Sector, U.S. General Services Administration
• Michael Robertson – Chief of Staff, U.S. General Services Administration
• Dorothy Robyn – Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment, U.S. Department of Defense
• Mayor Brian Roth – Town of Plymouth, North Carolina
• Josh Silverman – Director of the Office of Sustainability Support, U.S. Department of Energy
• James Sullivan – Director, Office of Asset Enterprise Management, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
• Rear Admiral David W. Titley – Oceanographer and Navigator of the Navy, Director, Maritime Domain Awareness and Space
• Tim Unruh – Program Manager, Federal Energy Management Program, U.S. Department of Energy
• Terry Yonkers – Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics, U.S. Air Force
• Liz York – Chief Sustainability Officer, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control

For more information click here.

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Understanding Policies and Finances - Fast Track to a Renewable Energy Consultancy Job

On October 29th and 30th, 2011, the course "Understanding Policies and Finances - Fast Track to a Renewable Energy Consultancy Job," was held at Imperial College, London. This two day course is designed for individuals considering a consultancy job and/or those who have to evaluate the benefits of adopting renewable energy technology. The course is also attended by managers and directors who intend to invest in the renewable energy sector.

Course content:

• Course Introduction
• Introduction to Renewable Energy Finance
• Feed-In Tariff
• Project Finance calculations 1
• Basic technical calculations – energy, economics, emissions
• EIA and LCA reports
• Project Finance calculations 2
• Government policy and support schemes – UN, EU, UK
• Project Finance examples
• Practical international case studies

Participants who pass the exam earn the internationally recognized Galileo Master Certificate. The cost of the course is £450 Course + Certificate of Participation or £495 Course + Certificate of Participation + Exam for Galileo Master Certificate.

Additional courses are also scheduled for Edinburgh Napier University on November 4th and 5th, and Coventry University on November 25th and 26th. To register click here.

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Net Impact Conference 2011: Changing the World Through Business

Net Impact's 19th annual conference took place in Portland, Oregon between October 27th and 29th. The Net Impact Conference is the world’s largest and most inspirational event for students and professionals using their business skills to create social and environmental good. The Conference discussed changing the world through business with 2,600 members and community friends.

The event was attended by MBAs, undergraduates, and professionals from a variety of fields, including consultants, CSR practitioners, nonprofit leaders, and sustainability specialists. Over three days, these individuals came together at the LEED-certified Oregon Convention Center to tackle tough CSR and sustainability challenges, build their careers and professional networks, and participate in sessions that push boundaries and limits.

This year’s Conference was focused on the unexpected places where we find social and environmental efforts. Some of the world's most effective changemakers and most promising leaders explored:

• Where creative problem solving and playful approaches can lead to serious solutions
• Where sustainable innovations were championed by those you least expect
• Where unlikely partnerships accelerate change

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Campus Sustainability Day Summary of Events

On October 26th many college campuses across North America celebrated the 9th annual Campus Sustainability Day (CSD). Campus Sustainability Day highlights the green accomplishments and initiatives of staff, faculty and students.

Since 2003, CSD has been a time to acknowledge the success of the sustainability movement in higher education. It is also an opportunity to bring different groups on campus together for a united purpose. CSD events and celebrations can be a catalyst for collaborations on campus, they also strive to advance sustainability in higher education.

CSD is a project of the Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium (HEASC), a consortium of about a dozen higher education associations. The working group included participation from Second Nature, U.S. Green Building Council’s Center for Green Schools, and NWF’s Campus Ecology Program.

There were over 70 events that took place on CSD. To see the CSD list of events click here.

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Video: Highlights from Campus Sustainability Day

Campus Sustainability Day was celebrated by most colleges on October 26th. Here is a compilation of video clips that were submitted to Planet Forward to commemorate the day. These schools are working toward more sustainable college campuses. This video covers sustainable food, green meal plans, and algae that can be used as fuel. You can also see what sustainability chief Meghan Chapple-Brown has to say about what campuses can do to become sustainable.

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University of Alberta - Sustainability Awareness Week

The University of Alberta's Sustainability Awareness Week took place between October 17-23 and comprised 50 events. The fifth annual Sustainability Awareness Week (SAW) included more than 50 free workshops, tours and events across Augustana Campus, Campus Saint-Jean and North Campus, all hosted by the Office of Sustainability and more than 30 student groups and campus organizations.

The University of Alberta's Sustainability Awareness Week included activities related to economic, social and environmental sustainability and highlighted how individuals can make a difference when it comes to sustainability both on and off campus.

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Washington University in St. Louis Campus Sustainability Week

Campus Sustainability Day is celebrated at different times by different schools in the month of October. It is most commonly celebrated between October 17 and 28. The ninth annual Campus Sustainability Day (CSD) asks colleges and universities to commit to maintaining the momentum of higher education sustainability by connecting new campus groups and allies, highlighting student stories and reaching out to partners who can help move towards success.

Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) celebrated Campus Sustainability Week from October 17th to October 22nd. WUSTL celebrated national Campus Sustainability Day on Thursday, October 20 to bring attention to the achievements and challenges for students, faculty and staff in working to instill sustainability principles in higher education institutions and their surrounding communities.

WUSTL Sustainability Celebrations featured:

• Tours of their Living Learning Center — one of the country’s greenest buildings and one of the first two buildings in the world to be certified as a “living building” by the International Living Building Institute — at the university’s Tyson Research Center near Eureka, Mo. Visitors learned about ecological sustainability research at Tyson.
  
• The Clean Energy Challenge which included a panel discussion, Q&A and networking sessions with a focus on clean technology innovation in the St. Louis region.
• The Clean Energy Trust’s annual business plan competition awarded a $100,000 prize to the top cleantech entrepreneurs in the Midwest. Panelists discussed the Clean Energy Challenge and the services their organizations provide to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
• Tours of the School of Engineering & Applied Science’s newest buildings, Green Hall and Brauer Hall, both built to LEED Gold certification standards. Attendees learned how they were constructed and what features make them sustainable.
• Activities fair promoting alternative means of transportation featured free bicycle repairs, bicycle commuter education, food, and informational booths.
• Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Centennial Greenway trail through campus. Tour reviewed how the single stream recycling gets sorted.
• Local dinner and the movie titled "Fresh," a documentary that celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across the US who are re-inventing the American food system.
• There were also concerts, composting tours, garden tours, and an environmental justice tour.

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