October is Campus Sustainability Month

October is Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. 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 events such as the Transportation Fair, the Student Sustainability Summit, the Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale and Campus Beautification Day. New events this year include the presentation “Campus from a Drone’s Eye View” and a workshop on making sustainable decorations.

Off campus, there are online webinars from EarthShare North Carolina for its first Climate Week, an environmental justice festival hosted by SOL Nation and Biketoberfest with Sustain Charlotte.

“The variety of events helps students, faculty and staff find their way to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month,” said Mike Lizotte, University sustainability officer. “These events are a great way for Niner Nation to work together and express their care for our campus environment and our people.”

In addition to event participation, members of the campus community can support UNC Charlotte’s application to the League of American Bicyclists to renew its Bicycle Friendly University designation by completing a brief survey regarding their campus bicycling experiences before Thursday, Oct. 10.

For a complete list of events, please visit the Campus Sustainability Website.