Office of Energy & Sustainability

The International Freezer Challenge 2025 is now open.  If you are interested in joining, please contact the Office of Energy & Sustainability at WCM-Sustainability@med.cornell.edu.

This international event runs yearly from January 1 to July 1. During this time,...

October 2024 marked Campus Sustainability Month, an international celebration of sustainability in higher education. This month-long event highlights the importance of campus sustainability and provides WCM advocates with a platform to inspire action and deepen engagement...

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has enacted a mandatory composting program for residential buildings. Residents must separate food scraps and food-soiled paper products and bring them to a dedicated composting bin. Examples of food waste and food-soiled paper include meat, bones, dairy, fruit, vegetables, prepared foods, and uncoated paper plates and pizza boxes. ...