Sustainability

April marked another impactful Earth Month at UNC Charlotte, as students, faculty and staff participated in a full slate of programs focused on environmental stewardship and community engagement. Student Garden Day brought out 56 volunteers, and Campus Beautification Day engaged 58 volunteers who removed 1,550 pounds of trash and planted 35 trees across campus. The […]

UNC Charlotte received an Outstanding Case Study designation from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education for its submission, “Shared Stewardship: Adopt a Spot at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.” The case study was submitted as part of AASHE’s annual Sustainability Achievement Award program. AASHE recognized 25 case studies this […]

Mike Lizotte, UNC Charlotte’s sustainability officer, has championed environmental stewardship since joining the University in 2013. After more than a decade of leadership, Lizotte recently announced his retirement, effective May 1. “Mike’s leadership has elevated our sustainability efforts to a national level,” said Owen Cooks, associate vice chancellor for facilities management. “He brought a spirit […]

Explore and discuss alternative transportation options in the Charlotte region and on campus at the fall Student Sustainability Summit, from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15, in Popp Martin Student Union, Room 200. The summit, sponsored by UNC Charlotte’s Office of Sustainability and the Student Government Association, will feature guest speakers from on and […]

UNC Charlotte received the Bike-Friendly Business of the Year award at the city of Charlotte’s 2025 Bike Charlotte Awards held last month. “UNC Charlotte is proud to be recognized as a bike-friendly business,” said Mike Lizotte, university sustainability officer. “We were nominated by a neighbor who cited our bicycle lanes, greenways and Niner Transit as […]

For eight years, Andrew Goff, a lecturer in biology, has invited Charlotte students to clean up local creeks as members of his Adopt-a-Spot crew, the Trash Taggers. Three to five times per semester, Goff and crew travel to creek beds around Mecklenburg County, where students wade into the murky water and retrieve trash. To date, […]

Seventy-five University departments, student groups and external organizations came together during Earth Month to host and participate in numerous successful events.  The campus community gained awareness about sustainability initiatives, were invited to assist in beautification efforts and celebrated the natural environment. Here are some of the highlights. Cleaning and Cultivating Campus Beauty UNC Charlotte’s primary […]

Every year, UNC Charlotte celebrates Earth Month throughout April. The Office of Sustainability, along with environmentally focused organizations in the area, are sponsoring a variety of events to celebrate the planet. The Office of Sustainability is excited to offer a variety of events this Earth Month to allow Niner Nation to connect with their natural […]

As the president of Earth Club, Lydia Knier is gearing up for events that will engage the UNC Charlotte community and spread awareness of environmental initiatives. Since her freshman year, Knier has worked in the Office of Sustainability, first as an EcoRep and now as an analyst.  Knier, a junior environmental science major and public […]

On Student Garden Day, Friday, April 18, Niners from all disciplines will plant four gardens around campus. Students who make their way to the pollinator gardens behind McEniry Building will cultivate alongside the Pollinator Club and Carrie Wells ’22, associate teaching professor of biological sciences. “It’s all about fellowship,” Wells said. “We’re teaching people why […]