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Boston University installed three-bin recycling systems in Claflin, Rich and Sleeper Halls in West Campus to make recycling easier for residents. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU adds additional recycling bins in West Campus

Kylee Nguyen February 10, 2021
Trash, food waste and mixed recycling bins are now available on every floor that has a trash room in Claflin Hall, Rich Hall and Sleeper Hall. Previously, West Campus residences had recycling on only one floor of each building.
Boston University held a community webinar Tuesday to discuss progress made toward building the Center for Computing and Data Sciences. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Center for Computing and Data Sciences to be carbon-free, finished by October 2022

Jane Avery October 28, 2020
BU officials and construction leaders updated community members about progress on the Center for Computing and Data Sciences construction project in a ResLife webinar Tuesday.
A Northern Drill Service truck on the Boston University campus where the school is planning to build a new Data Sciences Building. The building is designed to be flood-resilient, in line with BU’s Climate Action Plan. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU taking steps to reach carbon neutrality by 2040

Andy Vo February 14, 2019
Since BU released its Climate Action Plan in December 2017, several BU organizations have being working to keep the university on track to meet its goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2040.
The Boston University campus along the Charles River. The U.S. government’s Fourth National Climate Assessment mentioned environmental changes likely to impact the country’s economy, infrastructure and tourism. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU responds to dangers posed in new U.S. climate report

Lauren Ashe November 29, 2018

Environmental advocates at BU are taking action to reduce the school’s environmental impact in response to a National Climate Report released Nov. 23 by the United States Global Change Research Program. The...

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