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The Green Labs Program at the Fralin Biomedical Research InstituteThe goal of the Green Labs Program at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC is to create a culture of sustainability in the research institute community by bringing awareness to the…
From Clayton Metz
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Sustainable Biomaterials at Virginia Tech uses a unique approach to biological systems analysisJennifer Russell, assistant professor of sustainable biomaterials at Virginia Tech, uses a unique approach to biological systems analysis. By looking at a facility as an organism, she compares the…
From Anthony Wright
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Wood Enterprise Institute student entrepreneurs create and market charcuterie boardsThe Wood Enterprise Institute is a student-led, faculty-supported organization from the Department of Sustainable Biomaterials in the College of Natural Resources and Environment. The year-long…
From Lee Friesland
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Research into bamboo shows a sustainable and natural raw building materialJonas Hauptman hopes to teach a new generation of students how to use raw natural materials, and turn these resources into something that has a more environmentally friendly impact. Hauptman, an…
From Lee Friesland
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Power Plant SpotlightGet an insider's look of the Virginia Tech Central Steam Plant with Ted Acord, power plant maintenance manager.
From Sarah Myers
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New Catawba Sustainability Center trail provides access to Appalachian Trail, McAfee KnobVideo courtesy of Roanoke County Economic DevelopmentRepresentatives from Virginia Tech, Roanoke County, and the community gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the 2.9-mile loop.…
From Diane Deffenbaugh
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Creating a sustainable foundation for products worldwideStudents and faculty at the Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design are studying how pallets behave while carrying different types of packages. The research will help manufacturers design new…
From Raymond Meese
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Bioplastic development means new way of sustainability on farmsCALS assistant professor Dr. Rebecca Cockrum, and graduate student Hailey Galyon are working to develop a bioplastic from bacteria in order to replace single-use plastics on farms.
From Lee Friesland
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New e-bikes will boost university's sustainability effortsA new fleet of pedal-assist e-bikes is giving bike share a boost across the New River Valley. The bike share system features 75 e-bikes stationed at various hubs across Blacksburg, Christiansburg and…
From Raymond Meese
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Take a ride on an e-bikeFollow Virginia Tech's administrative enterprise's Digital Marketing Assistant Alex Garner on a demonstration of how to use Roam NRV's new e-bikes. The product of a regional…
From Meghan Marsh
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Ramps of AppalachiaPabitra Aryal, CALS Ph.D. candidate, along with advisor John Fike, and Jim Chamberlain of the U.S. Forest Service explore how ramps can be grown via agroforestry at the Catawba Sustainability Center.…
From Timothy Brinton Skiles
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Tree Planting at Stadium WoodsHappy Arbor Day, Hokies! We got together with some friends and planted trees in Stadium Woods to celebrate.
From Sarah Myers
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Business goals and sustainabilityConsumer demand for food grown using sustainable farm practices is at an all-time high. This is compelling farmers to explore various options to improve sustainability. This webinar provides an…
From John Bovay
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Virginia Gov. Northam announces AFID grant for the Catawba Sustainability CenterGovernor Ralph Northam visited Virginia Tech's Catawba Sustainability Center to announce the Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) funding for the center. Through a partnership…
From Lee Friesland
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Outreach and International AffairsOutreach and International Affairs fulfills the university’s global land-grant mission by building cross-sectoral partnerships, providing professional development programs, developing community…
From Erin Williams
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Sydney Miller - College of Architecture and Urban Studies Outstanding SeniorSydney Miller, Outstanding Senior in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies for the Class of 2020, talks about her time at Virginia Tech.
From Dan Mirolli
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