The Palm Desert health sciences facility was designed and built with the goal of achieving gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification - the second highest level.

More than 30 elements of the 24,000-square-foot building come from recycled materials. Close to 90 percent of construction waste was recycled.

There is water-efficient desert landscaping, and efforts are being made to keep the indoor air clean from dust and pollutants.

Full Story: CSUSB campus seeking gold certification

Fresno State is taking another green step forward by serving food on campus using hot beverage cups and lids, napkins, small plates and beverage sleeves that will be composted by the University Agricultural Laboratory.

California State University, Fresno’s University Dining Services begins on May 2 to phase in environmentally friendly materials produced by EcoProducts, a Boulder, Colo., manufacturer of products made of recyclable paper and corn-based plastics.

The products will be used at all events catered by University Dining Services and in the Bucket Grill and Pub, which it operates on campus.

Full Story: Dining Service projects go green at Fresno State

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About 15 students living in campus housing this fall will get the chance to grow their own food, reduce their energy consumption and make healthy social connections in a new green cooperative.

Four adjacent town houses in University Park South—601 Font Blvd., 100 Tapia Drive, 2 Pinto Ave. and 4 Pinto Ave.—will become a joint living project called ECO-Digs, designed for student residents passionate about environmental and social change.

Full Story: SF State digs idea of eco-friendly housing

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One of the most advanced research laboratories in the California State University system is located at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and will celebrate its relocation with a dedication and open house on Friday, May 9, from 1-3 p.m.

The Institute for Integrated Research in Materials, Environments and Society (IIRMES) is a collaborative research center developed by faculty from the colleges of Natural Sciences and Mathematics (CNSM) and Liberal Arts that provides access to state-of-the-art analytical equipment for CSULB faculty and students as well as scientists from other institutions for research in the natural, physical and social sciences studies.

Full Story: Most Advanced Research Lab in CSU System to Celebrate Relocation with Dedication

Katie Fugnetti, field manager for the Organic Vegetable Project, pulls weeds that invaded the lettuce and cabbage crops on University Farm

Old MacDonald had a farm where people, animals and plants lived happily ever after. One Chico State group is making this harmonious interaction more than just folklore.

The Organic Vegetable Project has staked out a section of the University Farm and will be growing fruits and vegetables for the Associated Students Dining Services, said Lee Altier, director of the project.

The program has big plans including completely meeting A.S. produce demands and having an on-campus market, he said.

Full Story: Dining service picks organic produce from campus farm