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Center for the Business of Sustainability
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We aim to accelerate the integration of sustainability into business through education and engagement.
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10+ new internships from Boeing, Trex Company, Steelcase, and more! ⬇️

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Sustainability Internships: September 9th - September 15th 2025
ACCOUNTINGAccounting Internship Program - Summer 2026Trex"Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. Tha...
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September 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Cocoplum is turning recycled pill bottles into sunglasses. A women owned business making sustainable fashion from medical waste.
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#SustainableBusiness #RecycledMaterials #EcoStyle #CircularEconomy #FashionWithPurpose
Cocoplum: Building a Sunglasses Business from Recycled Pill Bottles
"Sustainability is built into every part of the process, from sourcing materials to day‑to‑day operations. Frames are produced in small batches to help reduce waste and avoid overproduction. Leftover ...
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July 17, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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This week’s sustainability internships (July 15–21) are live! 🌎
From clean energy to ESG and climate justice — find your next opportunity here: www.triplebottomlion.com/single-post/...

#InternshipList #SustainabilityCareers #GreenJobs #ESG #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergyJobs
Sustainability Internships: July 15th - July 21st, 2025
This week, we have 10 sustainability related internships!MARKETINGGraphic Design & Communications Internship - Fall 2025Save the Bay"Save The Bay is seeking motivated interns to help support the devel...
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July 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Looking for a role in sustainability?

This week’s internship list for July 8 to 14 includes new openings in climate science, clean energy, ESG, and more.

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#SustainabilityInternships #EcoCareers #GreenJobs #ClimateAction
Sustainability Internships: July 8th - July 14th, 2025
Check out this week's list of 10 sustainable internships, plus a bonus feature of a new Penn State internship opportunity!FINANCEFall 2025 Green Finance InternNRDC"The Research Associate Intern will p...
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July 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Wondering where to buy groceries sustainably in State College PA?

Check out 7 spots to shop local produce and support farmers while reducing your environmental impact 🥬🍅

Read more here
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#SustainableShopping #ShopLocal #StateCollegePA #EcoFriendlyChoices
July 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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🌱 New sustainability internships are live for July 1 to 7

Explore roles in clean energy, policy, sustainable fashion, and more. Perfect for students and emerging professionals looking to make an impact

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#SustainabilityInternships #GreenJobs #EcoCareers #ClimateAction
Sustainability Internships: July 1st - July 7th, 2025
16 new sustainability focused internships today!ACCOUNTINGAssurance Intern - Winter 2026BDO USA"As an Intern in our Assurance practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as...
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July 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Wildfire is Altoona’s first eco-friendly boutique and refill shop. We spoke with the owner about launching a low-waste business in a small town and how they’re making sustainable shopping accessible.

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#SustainableLiving #RefillShop #LowWasteBusiness #EcoBoutique
Sustainable Shopping: An Interview With Wildfire, Altoona PA’s First Eco-Friendly Boutique and Refillery
As Altoona's first (and only!) eco-friendly boutique and refillery, Wildfire has brought a new opportunity for sustainability to central Pennsylvania. With over five years in business, Emily McCarty h...
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June 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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New opportunities are up this week 🌎
Explore 14 sustainability internships in areas like climate finance, conservation, marketing, and supply chain

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#SustainabilityJobs #GreenInternships #EcoCareers #SustainableBusiness
Sustainability Internships: June 24th - June 30th, 2025
This week, we have 14 sustainability-related internships for business students!MARKETINGMarketing InternSilfab Solar"We are seeking a motivated and creative Marketing Intern to join our team in Washin...
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June 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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New week, new sustainability internships 💼🌍
Opportunities from nonprofits to startups — perfect for students or early-career professionals.

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#SustainabilityJobs #Internships #ClimateCareers
Sustainability Internships: June 17th - June 23rd, 2025
We are back with 10 sustainable business internships!FINANCEClimate Finance InternClimate Policy Initiative"Join our Climate Finance Internship Program and use your skills to make meaningful impact in...
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June 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🌿 A global shift is growing. Cities from Dubai to Denver, Antwerp to Cairo are embracing green architecture.

Vertical forests and plant-covered towers aren’t just beautiful. They’re changing how we live and feel in cities.

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#GreenArchitecture #UrbanNature
'A home for trees and birds, and also humans': How high-rise forests can transform city life – and make us happier
It's been 10 years since the creation of the first vertical forest, Milan's Bosco Verticale. How has it inspired other buildings – and affected their residents' happiness and health?
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June 16, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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📣 Sustainability Center Spotlight!
Dr. Aydin Alptekinoglu is using supply chain research to cut food waste and rethink how business can create impact. Learn more about his work with FoodRecovery.org and sustainable operations:
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#Sustainability #SupplyChain
June 12, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Looking to boost your resume and explore sustainability in business? 🌱 Check out 20 free externships & simulations in ESG, carbon reduction, and more.

Get strategic about your summer & read the full list here: bit.ly/4kvu6si

#BusinessStudents #Sustainability #ESG #CareerTips #SummerSkills
Maximize Your Summer: 20 Sustainability Externships and Simulations to Enhance Your Resume
Not sure how to build your resume this summer? Looking for something to add to your experiences in lieu of an internship? Our list of 20 externships and simulations available for free online can help ...
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June 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Dr. Evelyn Thomchick

In our latest Center Spotlight, we sat down with Dr. Evelyn Thomchick who reflected on her work, experience, and her connection to the Center. Read more here: bit.ly/43PqBXA
#Sustainability #SupplyChain
Center Spotlight: Dr. Evelyn Thomchick, Professor of Supply Chain and Information Systems
How did you become interested in sustainability, and how did you explore that at Penn State?The concepts of sustainability have always been part of my own values. I was able [to] formalize this when I...
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May 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Want to make a difference on campus? Check out these 8 sustainability-focused ambassadorships designed for college students. Great for building experience, networks, and impact.

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#Sustainability #CampusLife #ClimateAction #CollegeOpportunities
8 Sustainable Campus Ambassadorships for College Students
Being a student at Penn State, I'm well aware of the many brands that advertise on campus. Sunny days on the HUB lawn are populated with folding tables and student brand reps, promoting everything fro...
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May 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Looking for your next great sustainability read?
We’ve rounded up 6 new business books that tackle purpose, leadership, and the future of ESG.

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#Sustainability #GreenReads #BusinessReads #ESG
6 Exciting New Book Releases Exploring Sustainability in Business
Sustainability in business is an ever-evolving subject, one that can quickly render a resource "outdated" in the span of a few years. Many sustainability-focused business texts were published a decade...
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May 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Ever think about the environmental impact of your phone?

In our first Sustainable Substitutes post, we break down how everyday tech affects the planet—and offer simple, practical swaps to live a little greener without ditching your device

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#Sustainability
What Are Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Cell Phones?
Simple, sustainable alternatives to standard cell phone purchases.
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May 2, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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We caught up with Professor Travis Lesser, the new Director of Curriculum and Engagement at the Center, to talk about his passion for sustainability, teaching in the Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship program, and how he’s preparing students to lead with impact.

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Center Spotlight: Travis Lesser, CBoS Director of Curriculum and Engagement
In this interview with Professor Travis Lesser, current Director of Curriculum and Engagement at the Center for the Business of Sustainability, Travis reflected on his Penn State experience, the pursu...
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April 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Looking to kickstart your career in sustainability? Check out this week's roundup of internships in accounting, marketing, finance, and more—from B Corps to mission-driven brands. Explore the latest opportunities: bit.ly/3YFQPZI

#SustainabilityJobs #ImpactCareers #TripleBottomLion
April 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Looking for ways to engage with sustainability, network with professionals, and explore career opportunities? These are sustainability events you don't want to miss! Join these opportunity for a chance to connect, grow, and drive change.

#SustainabilityInAction #GreenCareers #CampusEvents
March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Great to see the Climate Change Committee (CCC) calling for public figures to “lead by example” on climate change, citing our research.

CCC says leading by example increases public buy-in and behaviour change @thecccuk.bsky.social

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February 26, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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🚨 New paper coauthored by Dr. Sagan Friant and colleagues in the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B!! “Towards a ‘people and nature’ paradigm for biodiversity and infectious disease” royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/...
Towards a ‘people and nature’ paradigm for biodiversity and infectious disease | Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Zoonotic and vector-borne infectious diseases are among the most direct human health consequences of biodiversity change. The COVID-19 pandemic increased health policymakers’ attention on the links between ecological degradation and disease, and sparked ...
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January 15, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Noticing your laundry losing its quality? While washing may seem harmless, it actually has a significant impact on our planet. Washing less, choosing sustainable fabrics, and only doing laundry when necessary are simple steps we can all take to reduce our environmental footprint.
February 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Maryland's new House Bill 1224 could reshape the future of urban development by mandating afforestation efforts in high-density areas—will it be enough to protect our natural landscapes?

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#MD #UrbanDevelopment #MarylandAfforestation #EnvironmentalSustainability
Maryland House Bill 1224 sets afforestation rules for development projects
Bill mandates afforestation compliance within a year post-development to support conservation.
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February 13, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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House Bill 466 could revolutionize Montana's environmental regulations, streamlining approvals for state projects while igniting fierce debate on the balance between economic growth and environmental protection.

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#MT #MontanaEnvironment #PolicyReform #SustainableDevelopment
Montana Legislature introduces HB 466 to clarify environmental policy act exclusions
HB 466 aims to define categorical exclusions under the Montana Environmental Policy Act.
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February 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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NZ is proposing to halve the number of listed companies required to report climate risk.

Audio here for those who like news that way.

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Govt considers changing reporting on companies emissions
The Government is considering halving the number of companies required to report greenhouse gas emissions. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
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February 10, 2025 at 8:13 PM