Diners at each of the campus dining halls may have been shocked to see flames flickering toward the ceilings during dinner one evening recently. Don't worry, though. The fire was contained!

Who says it isn't easy being green?

Move to Ithaca, frog! Being green here isn't just easy, it's a way of life.

Buildings, homes, businesses, and transportation in Ithaca have become more environmentally friendly, and sustainability is a governing force in town.

But what about food?

Yes, even the way we eat is green (organic...

Ithaca’s Dining Services’ sustainability initiative, PLANit: The Future Is in Our Hands, makes the College’s dining practices healthier and greener. PLANit focuses on environmental, social, and economic awareness.

Each month, Dining Services offers students a chance to learn more about a specific a topic in sustainability from organic harvesting to composting. Some of...