Mehdi Khanzadeh, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering, has been developing his novel method for producing carbonatable concrete since 2021. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Mar. 24, 2025 Engineering professor’s breakthrough may lead to more sustainable concrete Concrete is everywhere. As the world’s most widely used construction material, it forms bridges, […] Fifty years after it was founded, the Tyler glass program is honoring its origins by collecting and repurposing used glass. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 4, 2024 Tyler’s glass program celebrates 50 years and a new, sustainable approach [node:video]When Professor Emeritus Jon Clark founded the Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s […] Biofiltration basins, and the plants that grow within them, play an important role in Philadelphia’s stormwater management. A group of Temple researchers has been collecting data on basins and their plants since 2017. Pictured from left to right: Joni Baumgarten, Sasha Eisenman, Laura Toran, Josh Caplan and Abdullah Al-Amin. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Jun. 18, 2024 Temple faculty hope to save PennDOT’s plants from deadly road salt Motorists driving through Philadelphia may notice greenspaces, called bioretention basins, […] Members of the Department of Public Safety celebrated after holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday to unveil a newly rebuilt greenhouse, which Temple Police officers put together for students of Carver High School. Photo by Matt Petrillo Apr. 22, 2024 TUDPS recognizes Earth Day by unveiling greenhouse [node:video] Temple University Police Officer Leroy Wimberly held a giant pair of giant scissors as […] Solar and wind energy will be among the green solutions students in Temple's new sustainability master's degree and certificate programs consider. Temple professors who designed the curricula include Alexandra (Alix) Davatzes, Amelia Duffy-Tumasz, Rob Jennings, and Hamil Pearsall. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Apr. 18, 2024 Temple University launches two innovative sustainability programs to help students tackle pressing global issues Through a transdisciplinary effort launched by faculty, Temple University is introducing a master’s […] Graphic by Rose Caporaletti. Jan. 9, 2024 Do melting ice sheets spell doomsday? Glaciologist weighs in Ice sheets are a lot more than just a home for polar bears and penguins. The massive sections of […] Hundreds of pounds of free food were distributed at Temple's World Food Day event, hosted by the Food Insecurity Task Force. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 1, 2023 At World Food Day event, Food Insecurity Task Force addresses hunger on campus A sign at Temple’s World Food Day event on October 16 boasted “FREE FOOD” and pointed the way […] In the summer of 2023, the TUmove program will allow students to schedule online the pickup of their large trash items when moving out of their off-campus housing. Photo by Courtesy of 1-800-Haul-Out Vehicles Jul. 11, 2023 As off-campus students prepare to move out, Temple University launches a free off-campus trash collection program This past May, Temple University launched a pilot of TUmove, a new, free off-campus trash […] The tornado at Ambler in 2021, uncommon for the area, is an example of changing weather patterns due to climate change. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Jun. 27, 2023 What do the recent Canadian wildfires tell us about climate change? If residents of the northeastern United States had ever wondered what it would be like to live in a […] Temple’s EcoReps work with the Office of Sustainability on climate action and environmental justice initiatives on campus and in Philadelphia. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Dec. 5, 2022 Eco-friendly faces: Meet Temple’s EcoReps advocating for a sustainable campus As part of Temple’s efforts to advance climate action and environmental justice, the Office of […] Temple’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders works with local and international communities on various engineering and development projects. Photo by Courtesy of Juliana Alderfer Nov. 4, 2022 Engineers Without Borders offers opportunity for meaningful experiential learning Temple’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders is a student organization that provides an invaluable […] Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Aug. 31, 2022 Weathering the storm Weathering the storm One year after an EF2-level tornado hit campus, Temple University's […] The city of Philadelphia implemented a single-use plastic bag ban on Oct. 1. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 9, 2021 A closer look at Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban On Oct. 1, Philadelphia’s single-use plastic bag ban went into effect. This came after years of […] In 2019, Temple Engineers Without Borders traveled to Saccha, Peru, to bring clean water to the village. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Apr. 21, 2021 Shifting service: Temple Engineers Without Borders connected to a local project during COVID-19 In a year where travel opportunities have largely been diminished by the pandemic, Temple’s […] Charles Library’s rooftop garden was one of the many reasons why the library earned LEED Gold certification. Photo by Betsy Manning Apr. 13, 2021 Charles Library earns LEED Gold certification Since opening in 2019, Charles Library has led the way when it comes to sustainability efforts in […] Load More
Mehdi Khanzadeh, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering in the College of Engineering, has been developing his novel method for producing carbonatable concrete since 2021. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Mar. 24, 2025 Engineering professor’s breakthrough may lead to more sustainable concrete Concrete is everywhere. As the world’s most widely used construction material, it forms bridges, […] Fifty years after it was founded, the Tyler glass program is honoring its origins by collecting and repurposing used glass. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 4, 2024 Tyler’s glass program celebrates 50 years and a new, sustainable approach [node:video]When Professor Emeritus Jon Clark founded the Tyler School of Art and Architecture’s […] Biofiltration basins, and the plants that grow within them, play an important role in Philadelphia’s stormwater management. A group of Temple researchers has been collecting data on basins and their plants since 2017. Pictured from left to right: Joni Baumgarten, Sasha Eisenman, Laura Toran, Josh Caplan and Abdullah Al-Amin. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Jun. 18, 2024 Temple faculty hope to save PennDOT’s plants from deadly road salt Motorists driving through Philadelphia may notice greenspaces, called bioretention basins, […] Members of the Department of Public Safety celebrated after holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday to unveil a newly rebuilt greenhouse, which Temple Police officers put together for students of Carver High School. Photo by Matt Petrillo Apr. 22, 2024 TUDPS recognizes Earth Day by unveiling greenhouse [node:video] Temple University Police Officer Leroy Wimberly held a giant pair of giant scissors as […] Solar and wind energy will be among the green solutions students in Temple's new sustainability master's degree and certificate programs consider. Temple professors who designed the curricula include Alexandra (Alix) Davatzes, Amelia Duffy-Tumasz, Rob Jennings, and Hamil Pearsall. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Apr. 18, 2024 Temple University launches two innovative sustainability programs to help students tackle pressing global issues Through a transdisciplinary effort launched by faculty, Temple University is introducing a master’s […] Graphic by Rose Caporaletti. Jan. 9, 2024 Do melting ice sheets spell doomsday? Glaciologist weighs in Ice sheets are a lot more than just a home for polar bears and penguins. The massive sections of […] Hundreds of pounds of free food were distributed at Temple's World Food Day event, hosted by the Food Insecurity Task Force. Photo by Joseph V. Labolito Nov. 1, 2023 At World Food Day event, Food Insecurity Task Force addresses hunger on campus A sign at Temple’s World Food Day event on October 16 boasted “FREE FOOD” and pointed the way […] In the summer of 2023, the TUmove program will allow students to schedule online the pickup of their large trash items when moving out of their off-campus housing. Photo by Courtesy of 1-800-Haul-Out Vehicles Jul. 11, 2023 As off-campus students prepare to move out, Temple University launches a free off-campus trash collection program This past May, Temple University launched a pilot of TUmove, a new, free off-campus trash […] The tornado at Ambler in 2021, uncommon for the area, is an example of changing weather patterns due to climate change. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Jun. 27, 2023 What do the recent Canadian wildfires tell us about climate change? If residents of the northeastern United States had ever wondered what it would be like to live in a […] Temple’s EcoReps work with the Office of Sustainability on climate action and environmental justice initiatives on campus and in Philadelphia. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Dec. 5, 2022 Eco-friendly faces: Meet Temple’s EcoReps advocating for a sustainable campus As part of Temple’s efforts to advance climate action and environmental justice, the Office of […] Temple’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders works with local and international communities on various engineering and development projects. Photo by Courtesy of Juliana Alderfer Nov. 4, 2022 Engineers Without Borders offers opportunity for meaningful experiential learning Temple’s chapter of Engineers Without Borders is a student organization that provides an invaluable […] Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Aug. 31, 2022 Weathering the storm Weathering the storm One year after an EF2-level tornado hit campus, Temple University's […] The city of Philadelphia implemented a single-use plastic bag ban on Oct. 1. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Nov. 9, 2021 A closer look at Philadelphia’s plastic bag ban On Oct. 1, Philadelphia’s single-use plastic bag ban went into effect. This came after years of […] In 2019, Temple Engineers Without Borders traveled to Saccha, Peru, to bring clean water to the village. Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg Apr. 21, 2021 Shifting service: Temple Engineers Without Borders connected to a local project during COVID-19 In a year where travel opportunities have largely been diminished by the pandemic, Temple’s […] Charles Library’s rooftop garden was one of the many reasons why the library earned LEED Gold certification. Photo by Betsy Manning Apr. 13, 2021 Charles Library earns LEED Gold certification Since opening in 2019, Charles Library has led the way when it comes to sustainability efforts in […]
