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The Goodwill store in West Campus. Since 2009, BU has partnered with Goodwill for the “Goodwill, Not Landfill” program, diverting otherwise reusable things away from landfills. LYNN ASARE-BEDIAKO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

If you’re looking to live city life sustainably, check out these eco-friendly businesses around BU

Mara Mellits June 2, 2023
"Every little bit we do contributes to not just our bodies, but the planet that we all share as well," said Live Alive Cafe CEO Bryan Timko. Live Alive is one of the many businesses around BU's campus that promote sustainable city-life.
Breathe Well Fitness is an online business, created by two Boston University sophomores, that sells eco-friendly at-home workout equipment. COURTESY OF AUBREY VITALE

BU student duo creates eco-friendly fitness company amid pandemic

Belle He September 22, 2020
When gyms across the nation closed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, exercise gurus suddenly found their regular fitness routines disrupted. But two BU sophomores decided to take advantage of new indoor workout regimes and become entrepreneurs.

Vegan and cruelty-free fashion, skincare and makeup brands

Amber Bhatnagar November 11, 2019
Here are the best vegan and cruelty-free brands to upgrade your beauty routine and wardrobe during World Vegan Month this year.
HAUSER: Green Grenoble

HAUSER: Green Grenoble

Jonathan Hauser November 17, 2016

Just under a year ago, Paris hosted COP21, or the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference. The product of this conference was the Paris Agreement, which outlines the way countries who sign the agreement...

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, began servicing its first fleet of 60 hybrid buses Wednesday at Haymarket Square. PHOTO COURTESY OF MASSDOT

MBTA expands environmental efforts with hybrid buses

Genevieve Scarano November 7, 2014

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, serviced the first fleet of 60 hybrid buses at Boston’s Haymarket Square Wednesday,...

‘Green’ Eye Shadow

Daily Free Press Admin March 20, 2012

Environmentally friendly makeup and cosmetics products are gaining popularity among consumers.  As consumers browse the cosmetics aisle at CVS, carbon footprints are probably the last thing on their...

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