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The Amherst College Fall Move In Free Clothing Extravaganza features over 10,000 pieces of student donated clothes amassed from Move Out and donations in residence hall laundry rooms.

Creating a Campus Closed Loop Zero Waste Approach at Amherst College

  • Amherst College (MA)

Reduce and Reuse sit towards the top of the Zero Waste Hierarchy. At Amherst College we have established a series of campus closed loop systems that help reduce the purchase …

Free Thrift Store!

Free Thrift Store

  • Stevens Institute of Technology (NJ)

The Student Government Association (SGA) teamed up with the Office of Sustainability to host a FREE Thrift Store on campus. THis was a pop-up event, lasting for two days. Students …

Electronic and Electrical Waste Recycling Campaign

Waste Management, Recycling, and Responsible Consumption

  • Pontifical Catholic University of Chile

Waste Management, Recycling, and Responsible Consumption

Electric Cargo Van

Ontario Tech Purchasing Impact Data

  • Ontario Tech University (ON)

Ontario Tech prioritizes sustainable purchasing choices by replacing aging fleet with electric vehicles and sustaining a Fairtrade campus.

The Sink, a student-run coffee shop, implements reusable dishware and fair trade coffee when serving beverages at the Tufts University campus center.

Reusable Goods Used at Student Run Coffee Shop

  • Tufts University (MA)

The Sink, a student-run coffee shop, implements reusable dishware and fair trade coffee when serving beverages at the Tufts University campus center.

Acadia University Receives Organic Campus Designation

Acadia Receives Organic Campus Designation

  • Acadia University (NS)

Acadia University receives its Organic Campus Certificate from the Canada Organic Trade Association making it the first university in Canada to earn the national designation.

Diverse Business Training & Showcase Fair, St. Louis Anchor Action Network

Diverse Business Training Showcase hosted by Supplier Diversity Department for WashU buyers (detail)

  • Washington University in St. Louis (MO)

St. Louis Anchor Action Network - The St. Louis Anchor Action Network (STLAAN) comprises organizations committed to reducing inequities through increased employment, health and wealth-building opportunities. The University of Missouri–St. …

Diverse Business Training & Showcase Fair, St. Louis Anchor Action Network

Diverse Business Training Showcase hosted by Supplier Diversity Department for WashU buyers (overhead)

  • Washington University in St. Louis (MO)

St. Louis Anchor Action Network - The St. Louis Anchor Action Network (STLAAN) comprises organizations committed to reducing inequities through increased employment, health and wealth-building opportunities. The University of Missouri–St. …

Sustainable Catering@Penn

  • University of Pennsylvania (PA)

Sustainable Catering@Penn - A newly designed webpage at University of Pennsylvania provides search functionality for information about Penn’s Preferred Contract Caterers. Through Catering@Penn, users can now search for caterers based …

A student fills up a water bottle using a water cart purchased during the Refill McGill campaign

Water Bottle Refill Station, McGill, Downtown Campus

  • McGill University (QC)

As part of the 2019 Refill McGill campaign, the sale of water bottles was banned on campus. During the course of the campaign, over 30 water fountains were installed or …

A geothermal plant in Nevada supplies the University of Utah with 20 megawatts of geothermal during the 25-year contract. The contract is a partnership with Utah-based Cyrq Energy and Rocky Mountain Power.

SCI 2021: University of Utah Geothermal Contract

  • University of Utah (UT)

Long-Term 20 MW Geothermal Power Purchase and Rate Tariff Leadership: The long-term 20 MW Geothermal Power Purchase and Rate Tariff Leadership project began supplying the University of Utah with 20 …

American University's Managed Print Program has removed and unplugged more than 1,000 personal printers across campus.

Managed Print Program at American University

  • American University (DC)

SCI 2021 Feature: Ditching Desktop Printers

A campus-wide Managed Print Program at American University is streamlining the print process and reducing costs associated with energy usage and waste. Since this …

Energy Wheel and Green Roofs at Ontario Tech

Ontario Tech University - Solar Panels

  • Ontario Tech University (ON)

Ontario Tech University’s long-established reputation as a post-secondary leader in conservation and green community-building has achieved a Gold rating from AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS) in 2019, …

Cal State East Bay Embraces System-wide Single-use Plastics Policy

  • California State University, East Bay (CA)

The California State University system passed a new system-wide policy in 2019 that applies to all 23 CSU campuses in banning the institutional purchase of all single-use plastics. Plastic straws …

Students shopping at the UT Farm Stand

Good Food Purchasing Program, University of Texas at Austin

  • University of Texas at Austin (TX)

Good Food Purchasing Program - University of Texas at Austin is the first institution of higher education to participate in the Good Food Purchasing Program as a partner with the …

Recycolution Fashion Show

  • California State University, East Bay (CA)

An Earth Week fashion show in partnership with Pioneers for H.O.P.E, raising awareness on the impacts of fast fashion, conscious consumerism, and resources for clothing needs. All outfits and clothing …

Fair Trade Fair at Seattle University

Fair Trade Fair at Seattle University

  • Seattle University (WA)

In 2015, Seattle University was the first University in the Pacific Northwest to be designated as a Fair Trade University, building awareness about Fair Trade and getting Fair Trade products …

Emory University supports Better Life Growers through a commitment to purchase lettuce

Emory University supports local community project and skilled job training with commitment to purchase lettuce

  • Emory University (GA)

Emory University and the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta partnered on a project to create green jobs in a low-income area of Atlanta and help Emory achieve its 75% local …

During Green Apple Day of Service, Emory students volunteer to plant pollinator-friendly stream buffers on campus as part of Emory's Pollinator Protection Policy

Emory University adopted a Pollinator Protection Policy in 2014

  • Emory University (GA)

Emory University adopted a comprehensive Pollinator Protection Policy in 2014, a first of its kind policy at U.S. colleges and universities that bans neonicotinoid application, plants pre-treated with neonicotinoids and …

PSU collaborates with Miller Paint to win the 2018 Business Case Leadership award from the national Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. Photo of Kate Vance, Capital Projects & Construction Assistant Director.

Portland State University Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council award for Viking Pavilion Miller Paint work

  • Portland State University (OR)

Portland State University’s design standards and sustainable procurement policy commit PSU to using sustainable products, with a preference for materials with low embodied emissions. In response to PSU's requests for …

Student Donating to Charity by Declining a Plastic Bag at the Bookstore

UConn ECOCoin Program

  • University of Connecticut (CT)

In 2017, the University of Connecticut bookstore rolled out its ECOCoin initiative, through which customers are given an ECOCoin each time they forfeit a plastic bag at the register. The …

One staff member's collected plastic for the week.

Pass Up Plastic Challenge

  • University of New Hampshire (NH)

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd, the Sustainability Institute at the University of New Hampshire coordinated a Pass up Plastic Challenge. Students, faculty, and staff collected single-use plastics …

  • Posted April 23, 2018
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UCalgary’s green cleaning program has been recognized by the leading trade association for the cleaning industry worldwide. From left: Patrick Okafor, manager, caretaking; Chin Nay Suy, caretaking staff; Boguslawa Rebosz, caretaking staff; Mike Kassam, associate director, caretaking; Tsering Palmo, caretaking staff; Cui Lan Chen, caretaking staff; Carlos Salinas, caretaking staff; and Nduka Ezechukwu, caretaking supervisor.

Purchasing - University of Calgary

  • University of Calgary (AB)

University of Calgary has demonstrated leadership for sustainable purchasing in all aspects of its campus operations. Supply Chain Management integrates sustainability into the purchasing processes by requiring preferred vendors to …

NAU Boodstore Bags 2

NAU - Sustainable Campus Index - Bookstore Bag Pictures

  • Northern Arizona University (AZ)

Northern Arizona University’s Bookstore (operated by Follett) is the latest concessionaire to stop handing out plastic bags for retail operations, opting instead for a more environmentally friendly paper bag. The …

#EKULocal Festival

  • Eastern Kentucky University (KY)

On September 7th, 2017, the Office of Sustainability at Eastern Kentucky University hosted its second annual #EKULocal Festival. The festival featured live music, fun activites, fresh produce, and a variety …

  • Posted Sept. 28, 2017
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Office of Sustainability staff finish moving donated items to storage after students move out of residences.

Eco Move Out and Eco Move In

  • University of Alberta (AB)
  • Posted Sept. 26, 2016
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The ASU Help Center provides support to students, faculty and staff sustainably due to ASU’s Green Purchasing Policy. The Help Center uses personal computers that meet the IEEE 1680 Standard of “gold.” © 2016. Arizona State University. All rights reserved.

Arizona State University's Help Center

  • Arizona State University (AZ)

The ASU Help Center provides support to students, faculty and staff sustainably due to ASU’s Green Purchasing Policy. The Help Center uses personal computers that meet the IEEE 1680 Standard …

  • Posted Sept. 15, 2016
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A group of NC State University students powered an effort to add a solar energy charging station just outside the university's LEED-certified James B. Hunt Jr. Library. With a 1,500-watt solar array atop a recycled steel base, the 16-foot solar sculpture offers outlets from which users can power laptops, phones and other devices. The student-led effort took a year of fundraising, planning and working toward the goal of increasing student interest in clean energy.

NC State Students Champion Solar Installation

  • North Carolina State University (NC)

In 2016, the Park Scholarships program celebrates its 20th year. Each class of Park Scholars chooses a legacy gift to leave the university, and the Class of 2015 chose to …

Louis cleans the floors with Orbio ec-H20 technology, reducing the use of traditional floor cleaning chemicals on campus

Green Cleaning with Orbio Water

  • UMass Chan Medical School (MA)

University of Massachusetts Medical School has taken an innovative approach to sustainable cleaning. Rather than purchasing traditional cleaning chemicals to clean floors and surfaces, UMMS has invested in floor scrubbers …

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