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Red White & Green (Rensselaer Magazine)
A torrent of green thinking is sweeping over Rensselaer, leaving in its wake a new culture that marries the university's spirit of innovation with a strategic vision for a sustainable future.
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Sustainability Charrette 2009
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Sponsored by the President’s Office, the inaugural Rensselaer Sustainability Charrette — comprised of an interdisciplinary team of Rensselaer students, faculty, and staff — generated numerous ideas for projects and initiatives that could potentially be implemented at Rensselaer to improve the way we operate, educate, research and live in regards to sustainability.
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Green Roof “Groundmaking”
It’s official: On Earth Day, the roof on the Rensselaer Union bookstore debuted its new look that will be growing all things green. Members of the campus community and alumni attended the inaugural “Green Roof Groundmaking” celebration on Friday, April 22, 2011 on the Rensselaer Union southwest patio area.
The event was a festive occasion, with remarks to be delivered by Grand Marshal Ben Hunt; Samuel Punshon-Smith ’10, former Class of 2010 President; Laban Coblentz, chief of staff and associate vice president for policy and planning; and President Shirley Ann Jackson. Following remarks, 100 student volunteers planted 18,000 green plant plugs. Several other groups involved in the celebration planning included the Student Sustainability Task Force, Ecologic, and vendors from the RPI Farmers Market.
The idea to create a “green roof” on the Union bookstore has been germinating for some time. A green roof — an example of a sustainability concept — is a plant-based multipurpose roofing choice capable of rain water filtration and collection, thermal energy improvements, cleaner and cooler ambient air, and general public enjoyment. Learn More
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