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Litter near the Charles River. For 10 to 15 days, Nelia Gross, a PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, and other researchers incubated several types of microplastics with E. coli, a bacteria found in the human digestive tract that can produce toxins. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU researchers discover microplastics fuel antibiotic resistance

Charlie Dippolito March 21, 2025
In our food, clothes and even bodies exists a threat that is invisible to the naked eye — microplastics. As research on these tiny plastic particles advances, its hazardous nature becomes more apparent. Nelia Gross, a PhD candidate studying materials science and engineering, began her first year at Boston University in 2022 researching how environmental contaminants influence how our bodies fight off diseases. 
A student puts an empty water bottle into a recycling receptacle in front of the George Sherman Union

Green Campus tour boasts University’s sustainability initiatives

Sophie Nye October 26, 2021
BU's Green Campus Tour allowed parents and students to learn about what the University is doing to lead the transition to a carbon-free city and a more sustainable, zero-waste future on campus.
Climate Justice poster

BU climate-focused organizations emphasize importance of action beyond Earth Day

Yiran Yu April 23, 2021
Sustainability came to the forefront of BU discussions this Earth Day.
Waste sorting bins in the George Sherman Union at Boston University

BU introduces new Zero Waste Plan

Emily Stevenson March 9, 2021
Boston University released an initiative Wednesday to achieve zero waste on campus by 2030 with a plan that is already in effect at Warren Towers and West Campus residences, according to a BU Sustainability representative.
Construction of the Center for Computing and Data Science

Residence Life holds community webinar on construction of Center for Computing and Data Sciences

Kylee Nguyen February 26, 2021
This discussion was part of a series of sessions to be held each semester by Residence Life until the center opens, as a way of keeping students who live near the site informed about the project.
East to West: Feb. 16, 2021

East to West: Feb. 16, 2021

Justin Tang February 16, 2021

Happy Tuesday! Today, we cover why BU Dining changes menus unexpectedly, the addition of recycling bins to West Campus, Boston on Valentine’s Day, and more. FEATURING: Justin Tang, Ele Berger,...

Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Students hold a responsibility to be sustainable, but so does the University

Editors February 11, 2021
Yes, the new waste-disposal initiative is a positive, but we should also make sure it's used properly and followed by further substantial change.
The City of Boston has partnered with Helpsy, a textile collection company, to add 10 textile recycling drop boxes around the city. COURTESY OF HELPSY

New textile-recycling drop boxes aim to reduce waste in Boston

Emily Stevenson November 24, 2020
The City of Boston, in partnership with textile collection company Helpsy, has added 10 textile recycling drop boxes across various neighborhoods to work toward its goal of becoming a “zero-waste city.”
Kara Chen/DFP STAFF

Mind Your Business: Conscious consumerism is not ethical consumption

Abbigale Shi October 21, 2020
The concept of conscious consumerism does not equate to ethical consumption, because it is not absolute. There is no ethical consumption under capitalism.
East to West: Oct. 9, 2020

East to West: Oct. 9, 2020

Justin Tang October 9, 2020

Today, we’ll cover extra steps for voters in isolation/quarantine housing, a professional fraternity under scrutiny for an unofficial gathering, young people causing an uptick in Boston coronavirus...

To-go containers used in Boston University dining halls due to COVID-19 precautions pose a roadblock to the University’s Zero Waste objective. AMANDA SCHNEIDER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

To-go containers pose challenge to dining hall sustainability practices

Jeromey Russ October 4, 2020
In the wake of pandemic-related safety measures within dining halls, BU faces roadblocks in its progress toward its Zero Waste objective.
Boston University Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore said the Howard Thurman Center’s new design was inspired by conversations with students about race, culture and identity. RYAN GREGORY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Dean Elmore shows The Daily Free Press the new Howard Thurman Center’s hidden gems

Sarah Readdean February 6, 2020
Kenneth Elmore, dean of students at Boston University, shared his secrets with The Daily Free Press in an exclusive tour of the new HTC.
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