Tree experts envision the return of Phoenix's oasis of green
In the early 1900's, the Valley was an oasis of green with lush trees sprouting tall along wide canal banks that crisscrossed Phoenix and its suburbs. Cottonwoods, among the more
New catering menu offers Decidedly Green options
This month, ARAMARK / ASU Catering launched its new sustainable catering menu, Decidedly Green. The goal of the menu is to support a more sustainable food system – one that
The SRC is expanding so you don’t have to
This past week the Tempe Student Recreation Complex (SRC) held a meeting to evaluate proposals for the projects that will be encompassed in the first phase of the much needed
Leading the global Sustainable Phosphorus Initiative
Q&A with Dr. James Elser and Dr. Dan Childers Dr. James Elser Dr. Dan Childers Voice-over: Phosphorus is essential. It is in our bones, our cells, even our DNA. Without
Request for proposals
2011-2012 Grad Grants for Research in Urban Ecology, Spring Competition In 2011 CAP LTER is continuing its program in support of graduate student research. Grad Grants will be awarded on
Escape from paper mountain
How many times a day do you think you touch paper? If your guess is around 100 you might be right. It’s almost overwhelming to think of all the items
Student takes steps toward greener future
ASU junior Kim Pearson is making strides far beyond ASU’s campus to reduce her carbon footprint and help others do the same. The sustainability and Spanish literature student has taken
Redman, Grimm, and Williams honored at CAP All Scientists Meeting
Charles Redman, Nancy Grimm, and Linda Williams were honored for their contributions to CAP LTER at the 13th Annual CAP LTER All Scientists Meeting and Poster Symposium on January 12,
A connected university: Video conferencing at ASU
ASU, with more than 80 video conferencing (VC) capable rooms, and four geographically separated campuses is the ideal place for use of this incredible timesaving tool. However, currently ASU videoconferencing
Green Team: Holdin’ it down at ASU
Green Team is a volunteer force that focuses on improving recycling at events and working towards achieving “zero waste." Before the event takes place, we work with event planners to
Creating scenarios for protecting Earth’s ecosystems
Q&A with Osvaldo Sala Dr. Osvaldo Sala Sustainable management of grazing in arid Patagonian ecosystems requires assessing the different services that they provide including food, fiber, carbon storage, and conservation
Green Captains – Stakeholder participation in action
Sun Devil Dining makes sustainability delicious - we’re providing Fair Trade certified coffee in all our dining hall locations, we’ve conveniently packaged and clearly labeled local and organic foods with