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Sustainability and Conservation as Core College Values

Colby is committed to practices and policies that respect the environment and promote sustainable living. Pioneering academic programs and a historical commitment to green values made Colby a leader in environmental initiatives, and success is evident—in its dramatic reduction of carbon emissions, the effectiveness of the Environmental Advisory Group, and innovative environmental initiatives throughout the organization. College colors are blue and gray, but Colby is green. Summary of Colby Values »

Green News

  • Year of the Tiger Expert |  February 25, 2010

    As the new Year of the Tiger is celebrated by 1.3 billion Chinese, tiger expert Prof. Philip Nyhus was interviewed by China International Radio about threats to wild tiger populations (10 min.).


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    Student Lands Energy Grant |  February 23, 2010

    A $170,000 energy efficiency and conservation grant for Waterville and Winslow is largely the work of senior Steve Erario, who, his professor said, "embodies what civic engagement is all about."


  • Toxic Cosmetics? |  February 22, 2010

    Students seeking more government scrutiny and better labeling of compounds in cosmetics and personal care products were featured in the Kennebec Journal and on Maine Public Radio.


  • Sustainability in Central America |  February 17, 2010

    Jan Plan internships in sustainable living in Costa Rica and Belize are examined in this Echo story.



Green Initiatives

Green initiatives—from academic programs to composting, 100-percent green electricity to LEED-certified buildings and geothermal heating—are part of the fabric of the College. Browse highlights of Colby's environmental initiatives:

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Mar. 31, Noon
Studying Ocean Biogeochemistry, One Cell at a Time: Presentation by Ben Twining, Senior Research Scientist at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences....
Wednesday, Apr. 7, Noon
Trash: It Doesn't Go Away: Presentation by David Jarvis, Operations Manager, Waste Management at Crossroads Landfill. Please jo...

Green Digest

Methane Recapture
posted by Stephen Collins
Sustainable in Central America
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