1999-2006 News

Board approves two new colleges, The Rice Thresher, August 25, 2006.

Going green: Rice commits to building energy-saving, eco-friendly facilities, Rice News, August 24, 2006.

Biodiesel initiative now provides fuel for grounds crew, Rice News, June 29, 2006.

FE&P profiles: A green resource in our midst.

Rice group put biodiesel to work in campus vehicles, West University Examiner, June 1, 2006.

Jones junior selected for Udall, Rice News, May 25, 2006.

Rice students develop biodiesel processing plant, KHOU-TV Ch. 11, May 11, 2006. (video here)

Rice community garden looks to involve faculty, staff, Rice News, March 23, 2006.

Rice hopes for national recognition for recycling, Rice News, February 23, 2006.

FE&P's Franco honored with Gillis award, Rice News, February 16, 2006.

Rice works to keep energy costs down, Rice News, January 26, 2006.

Top 10 things everyone can do to help Rice conserve energy, Rice News, January 26, 2006.

Coffeehouse debuts organic coffee brand, The Rice Thresher, November 18, 2005.

New irrigation system saves money, conserves resources, Rice News, September 1, 2005.

Cell phone recycling program to continue after initial success, Rice News, June 30, 2005.

Johnson is an advocate for future owls as Rice's first sustainability planner, Rice News, January 13, 2005.

Report from the Rice Board of Trustees meeting, Rice News, April 1, 2004.  This report includes coverage of the Board's adoption of a sustainability policy (see end of article).

Talkin' trash on the new IWMS web site, Rice News, September 7, 2000.   Note that the url for the Rice recycling web site has since changed to http://facilities.rice.edu/facilities/why-recycle/

Environmentally friendly earth tub hits campus, Rice News, May 27, 1999.