ASU's Decision Center for a Desert City expands water reuse studies using WaterMatch
To find a solution to water sustainability, DCDC's scientists are investigating potential water reuse uncertainties and outcomes by using WaterMatch, a social networking-type program that matches graywater producers with consumers.
Study finds ways to eliminate invasive plants naturally
Senior Sustainability Scientist Heather Bateman and her team is investigating how the tamarisk leaf beetle can act as a biocontrol to naturally exterminate the invasive non-native vegetation near Southwestern riparian areas.
Advancing climate adaptation in Flagstaff
Advancing Climate Adaptation in Flagstaff: Expert Discussion Session On August 20, 2013 at the Global Institute of Sustainability, in preparation for workshops with Flagstaff's Public Works and Police Departments, a
September 4 Water/Climate Briefing
Challenges of Communicating Sustainability in Complex Systems for Public Policy In our first Water/Climate Briefing for the 2013-2014 academic year, DCDC set the stage for a wide-ranging discussion of critical
GreenBiz.com: At ASU, sustainable procurement isn't just an academic exercise
ASU's business and purchasing office uses an application developed by SciQuest to create an inventory of sustainable products available for purchase by choosing specific certifications and companies.
Arizona State University announces new Executive Master's for Sustainability Leadership
ASU's Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives provides a program on leadership skills for working professionals who want to integrate sustainability in all facets of their organization or business.
ASU is named a 2013 'Cool School' by Sierra Club
This year, ASU ranks 55 out of 162 universities and scored highest in the curriculum, purchasing, and transportation categories, beating University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University.
ASU student develops water purifier, named College Entrepreneur of the Year
ASU chemical engineering graduate student Jared Schoepf, co-founder of SafeSIPP, a student-led startup in ASU’s Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative, has been named a top five finalist in the "College Entrepreneur
Green Living Magazine: Film director Peter Byck teaches Sustainability Storytelling
In the August issue, newly appointed School of Sustainability professor of practice Peter Byck says his Sustainability Storytelling course will explore the solar power work developing in Gila Bend.
Pacific Standard: Sustainability scientist explores why your yard looks like your neighbor's
Sustainability Scientist and CAP LTER researcher Kelli Larson's work has found that homeowner associations and sprawling cities prefer certain non-native species, leading U.S. green spaces to all look alike.
GreenBiz.com: How ASU aims to create sustainability leaders in business
School of Sustainability Interim Dean Chris Boone says the Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives' new program will help business professionals find solutions and apply sustainability on the ground.
Residential landscapes research featured in Pacific Standard magazine
A recent article in Pacific Standard magazine cited research conducted by CAP scientist Kelli Larson on residential landscapes in Phoenix. Larson's work has focused on understanding household decision-making regarding residential