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Green bucket on raised garden bed used for the Compost Cats Bucket Program.

Compostmania - Arizona Illustrated

01/13/2022 - 10:53 am

Cue music! A catchy dance! And overalls! We're taking you into the world of composting-- through viral TikToks and community-centered programs.

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University of Arizona Receives NACUBO 2021 Excellence in Sustainability Award

07/28/2021 - 8:29 am

The University of Arizona was the sole beneficiary of NACUBO's, the National Association of College and University Business Officers, 2021 Excellence in Sustainability Award.

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“It’s a Universal Language”: Refugee Garden Art Program Gives Newcomers a Sense of Belonging

05/18/2021 - 9:48 am

Hosted in the University of Arizona Community Garden, the Refugee Garden Art Program (GAP), which sprouted up in the middle of the pandemic, gives newcomers a sense of belonging.

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UArizona Cuts Carbon Footprint with All-Renewable Grid-Purchased Power

05/06/2021 - 7:51 am

An agreement with Tucson Electric Power will reduce the University of Arizona's carbon footprint by one-third and save the university millions of dollars over the agreement's 20-year life.

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UArizona Ready to Have All Purchased Renewable Power in May

04/28/2021 - 7:52 am

The University of Arizona will cut greenhouse gases by a third and save millions in the long run.

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Building a More Sustainable Campus

04/27/2021 - 2:12 pm

The University of Arizona and TEP signed a large-scale renewable energy agreement in August 2019. Now, almost two years after we signed this agreement, we are ready to launch this new initiative.

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University of Arizona Partners with Tucson Electric Power to Cut Carbon Emissions

04/27/2021 - 1:59 pm

The University of Arizona and Tucson Electric Power are taking a big step together to help get closer to carbon neutrality.

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