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Paula Turkon, assistant professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences, and her students work on the hydroponic system located in the greenhouse located in the Center for Natural Sciences.

Hydroponics and aquaponics systems to expand on campus

By Emily Snyder, Contributing Writer • February 19, 2018
The hydroponic and aquaponic systems on campus allow fresh produce to be made available to the campus community year-round.
Ithaca College announced March 30 that as of February 2018, the college has transitioned to clean energy and will only be purchasing through Green-e certified wind farms.

IC solar panel farm on track to meet energy goal

By Madison Fernandez, Contributing Writer • September 14, 2017
Ithaca College’s solar panel farm appears to be on its way to reaching its goal of covering 10 percent of the college’s energy needs.

Local startup develops wind energy prototype

By Emily MilesLauren Mateer, Contributing Writer and Staff Writer • October 3, 2012
In an effort to increase the use of sustainable resources, Weaver Wind Energy, a local startup company, is developing a more reliable and effective wind turbine that adjusts with changing weather.
Rainboots, flats, tote bags and other eco-friendly merchandise are on display at The Art and Found, a new boutique in the Commons which won the space this summer in Downtown Ithaca Alliance’s Race for the Space contest.

Entrepreneurial duo begins artful foundation

By Jillian Kaplan, Staff Writer • September 17, 2012
Local artists Olivia Royale and Heidi Brown open the doors to their new sustainable boutique in Center Ithaca.
Politics professor Kelly Dietz examines the leaves of her plants in one of nine gardens on her homestead.

Growing against the grain

By Megan Devlin, Staff Writer • September 11, 2012
Ithaca college professor and her husband inspire students to live sustainable lives. Junior Samantha Mason is one of them.

Video: New permaculture garden at Ithaca College designed sustainably

By Kari Beal • September 4, 2012
Students at Ithaca College designed the new garden next to Williams Hall. Hear why this garden is more sustainable than others.
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