Special Issue: Niner Nation Celebrates Earth Month

Categories: Niner Insider

Meet a Niner

An energy engineer in facilities management, Josue Hurtado supports energy management usage around campus. Learn more about his role and how the campus community can help achieve the University’s sustainability goals.

MEET JOSUE HURTADO

Celebrate Earth Month with UNC Charlotte

Campus Clean Up

April is Earth Month, and UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability has published a list of campus and community events to celebrate. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in Charlotte traditions such as the Earth Day Festival, the Botanical Gardens Spring Plant Sale and Student Garden Day.

Green Buildings at UNC Charlotte

Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City

Construction of new buildings is essential to UNC Charlotte’s rapid growth, but the long-term sustainability of the campus depends on the quality of those buildings.

Recycling Waste Wizard graphic

Hosted on the new recycling website, the Waste Wizard is a search tool based on an item or material. Simply enter an item or material name into the search engine, and the Waste Wizard will show you campus-based options for disposal!

Sustainability at UNC Charlotte

Photo of UNC Charlotte Entrance

  • 11 certified green buildings, 72% of construction since 2009
  • 59% decrease in water intensity since 2002
  • 35% decrease in energy intensity since 2002
  • 22% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions since 2009
  • 77% of departments offer sustainability-inclusive courses
  • 80% of departments are conducting sustainability research
  • Two Green Restaurant-certified dining halls
  • Zero Waste Stadium program recycles or composts 83% of waste

Earth Month Tips (Things You Can Do)

Campus Clean-Up

Upcoming Earth Month Events