Sustainability
Clean energy could lead to scarce materials
April 9, 2012
Rising demand for wind turbines and electric vehicles could strain supplies of some rare earth metals.
Also labeled: Energy, Engineering Systems, Green business, Manufacturing, Materials science, Recycling
Sloan PhD student walks the walk in sustainability
March 14, 2012
Parrot helped accelerate sustainability efforts at the Institute alongside academic work.
Preventing contamination in recycling
March 6, 2012
New study examines ways to prevent accumulation of impurities in recycling aluminum.
Also labeled: Energy, Engineering Systems, Green business, Manufacturing, Materials science, Recycling
Alumni bring Turks and Armenians together for joint initiative
March 1, 2012
Professional workshops focus on environmental sustainability.
MIT IDEAS Global Challenge teams innovate around the world during IAP
February 8, 2012
Students develop quality-of-life solutions for underserved communities.
For businesses, going green brings in greenbacks
January 30, 2012
Study finds manufacturers leading the drive to make sustainability a mainstream — and profitable — business practice.
Proposal for MIT Global Environment Initiative seeks public comment
December 21, 2011
Initiative expected to focus on six broad environmental research themes.
Also labeled: Collaboration, Environment, Faculty, MIT Administration, MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), Research, Students, Provost
Christoph Reinhart appointed associate professor of architecture
December 5, 2011
World renowned building scientist and architectural educator joins department







