BOONE—More than 9,000 pills representing over-the-counter medicine and outdated prescription drugs were collected during Operation Medicine Cabinet at Appalachian State University. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University is one of 15 universities sharing more than $1 million in awards presented as part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Student Design Competition for Sustainability. [more]

BOONE—One day isn’t enough. So in addition to celebrating Earth Day, Appalachian State University has planned more than 30 activities throughout April to promote the environment, environmental stewardship and sustainability.  Activities range from educational to service-based with most open to the public. [more]

The Sustainability Council at Appalachian State University is accepting proposals for the Sustainable Arts Grants Awards.  The primary goals of these grants will be to educate and raise awareness of sustainability on campus.  Students, staff, faculty and administrators are eligible to apply for these grants. Student applications must include a faculty advisor willing to support the project. [more]

BOONE—Appalachian State University’s composting program has received the Outstanding Composting or Organics Program Award from the Carolina Recycling Association. [more]

BOONE – A conference focusing on clean-energy employment trends and opportunities in the state will be held Thursday, March 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Broyhill Room of Appalachian State University’s Broyhill Events Center. [more]

BOONE—The N.C. Energy Efficiency Alliance, a partnership between Appalachian State University and three other agencies, has received an Energy Star Award for Excellence in ENERGY STAR® Promotion. The award was presented by the U.S. Environmental Agency. [more]

BOONE—Mountaineer Hall, Appalachian State University’s modular constructed residence hall, has received LEED® gold certification based on energy-saving criteria established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). [more]

BOONE —Appalachian State University will host the forum “Energy Innovation in the High Country” on Thursday, March 1, from 6-9 p.m. at the Broyhill Events Center on campus, formerly the Broyhill Inn and Conference Center. [more]