A living laboratory for a greener world
Creating a greener future
1,000 tons
Waste USC has diverted from landfills since 2016
13%
Energy supplied from renewable resources, like hydro, wind and solar today
800M
Number of people vulnerable to climate change impacts such as droughts, floods, heatwaves, extreme weather events and sea-level rise
USC is playing a leading role in solving the global climate crisis
A new use for platinum: Improving the quality of water
Learn how USC researchers identified a new treatment for harmful chemicals in wastewater.
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USC repeats as overall winner of Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge for basketball
The university, which prioritizes sustainability, also was named overall winner for Pac-12 Zero Waste Challenge for the 2021 football season. USC has now earned the overall recognition four times.
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Is recycled wastewater the answer to California’s water shortage?
USC Viterbi researcher Dan McCurry discusses recycling sewage, how golf courses are watered and his personal water usage.
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Meet the USC badminton star who wants to make ethical and sustainable gear
COMMENCEMENT 2022: USC Viterbi graduate Saket Venkatesh is harnessing his industrial and systems engineering skills to develop badminton shuttlecocks that avoid animal cruelty and cut waste.
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President Folt encourages business sustainability class to ‘engage people’s hearts’
The president -- a biologist -- notes that diverse perspectives are key to creating a more sustainable future, whether students come from backgrounds in business, engineering or the arts.
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Laguna Niguel fire signals start of a long wildfire season in California
USC experts predict wildfire threat to grow in coming years, but see hope in new mitigation methods.
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