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Bates College students install solar on their coastal research facility.

Bates College students install solar on their coastal research facility.

  • Bates College (ME)

Bates College students install solar on their coastal research facility. This facility is now 100% solar thanks to the work of the students.

Bates College students working in the organic, no-till student garden.

Bates College students working in the organic, no-till student garden.

  • Bates College (ME)

Bates College students working in the organic, no-till student garden.

Artwork on the window of the GVSU Surplus Store

Grand Valley State University Surplus Store

  • Grand Valley State University (MI)

Artwork on the window of the GVSU Surplus Store

The Grand Valley State University Campus

GVSU Campus in Summertime

  • Grand Valley State University (MI)

GVSU Campus in Summertime

Bentley Arena, the nation's first LEED Platinum certified standalone ice arena.

Bentley Arena

  • Bentley University (MA)

Bentley Arena, the nation's first LEED Platinum certified standalone ice arena.

Bentley University Library and Campus Quad

Bentley University library and campus quad

  • Bentley University (MA)

Image of Bentley University Library and campus quad.

Magnolia x soulangeana, Saucer Magnolia - The George Mason University Arboretum features more than 100 different, signed species of native and non-native trees and shrubs, as well as interpretive gardens. The Arboretum expands the university’s “living lab” offerings and supports formal learning inside and outside the classroom while enriching informal opportunities for learning about trees, horticulture, and environmental stewardship.

The George Mason University Arboretum

  • George Mason University (VA)

The George Mason University Arboretum cultivates curiosity, education, and well-being through stewardship of its trees, gardens, and other natural spaces. It was established in 2015, earned ArbNet Level II accreditation ...

University Of New Brunswick, Fredericton Campus

The University Of New Brunswick - Coordination and Planning

  • University of New Brunswick, Fredericton (NB)

UNB Fredericton is recognized as a top performer in this year's Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) for Coordination and Planning.

SUNY ESF is committed to developing creative, effective solutions that address sustainability challenges and adopting holistic practices and approaches that balance environmental, social, economic, and technological factors. This commitment starts with practicing what we teach by exemplifying systems and best practices that improve sustainability on campus.

SUNY ESF Photos

  • State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)

SUNY ESF is committed to developing creative, effective solutions that address sustainability challenges and adopting holistic practices and approaches that balance environmental, social, economic, and technological factors. This commitment starts ...

PSU Research Photo

  • Portland State University (OR)

Photo of PSU research class for SCI

IMG_0597.jpg Four participants of the Barefoot College display their projects.

Four participants of the Barefoot College display their projects.

  • University of St. Thomas (MN)

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The Barefoot College in northern India teaches women skills to bring solar power to their ...

IMG 2.jpg The Under-Told Stories team interviewing a community activist during the uprising after the murder of George Floyd.

The Under-Told Stories team interviewing a community activist after the murder of George Floyd.

  • University of St. Thomas (MN)

Under-Told Stories is a journalism project at University of St. Thomas’ Center for the Common Good. The project uses high quality video storytelling to help students understand and engage with ...

IMG 1.jpg The Under-Told Stories team reporting on an effort to use explosive-sniffing rodents to clear decades old mine fields in Cambodia.

The Under-Told Stories team reporting on an effort to clear mine fields in Cambodia.

  • University of St. Thomas (MN)

Under-Told Stories is a journalism project at University of St. Thomas’ Center for the Common Good. The project uses high quality video storytelling to help students understand and engage with ...

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 rain barrel and rain garden outside of McCabe Hall at American University.

Water Management at American University

  • American University (DC)

Submission for SCI 2021. Top performer in the "Water" area.

LCC Students at the Learning Garden

LCC Students at the Learning Garden

  • Lane Community College (OR)

Lane Community College Students harvesting kale at the Learning Garden

West path, passing through our edible forest

HEC Montréal

  • HEC Montréal (QC)

HEC Montréal CSC building is located in an urban area on the iconic Mont-Royal. Even if outdoor space is limited, we take great care of our green spaces by choosing ...

In the lab

Lab research at Yale University

  • Yale University (CT)

Photo to accompany 2021 SCI highlighting Yale University research.

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 ...

A student leader at Portland Community College shows off the sign they made for the youth climate rally during PCC's annual Eco-social Justice Day event.

PCC Student Leader with Climate Rally Sign

  • Portland Community College (OR)

A student leader at Portland Community College's Cascade campus shows off the sign they made for the youth climate rally during PCC's annual Eco-social Justice Day event. This ...

Students shop for fresh veggies and honey harvested on campus while visiting PCC's Portlandia Farmstandia.

PCC Students Visit Portlandia Farmstandia

  • Portland Community College (OR)

Students shop for fresh veggies and honey harvested on campus while visiting Portland Community College's farm stand, also referred to as Portlandia Farmstandia. This photo was taken prior to ...

Farm animals graze between the solar panels at Portland Community College's Rock Creek campus.

Farm Animals Among Solar Panels at PCC Rock Creek

  • Portland Community College (OR)

Talisman the guard llama and other farm animals graze between the solar panels at Portland Community College's Rock Creek campus.

Students participating in class in the Southwest Field Semester of Sterling College, a 12-credit course that provides students 84 continuous days in the field and affords them an immersive learning experience in ecology, environmental humanities, and outdoor education.

Sterling College: Southwest Field Semester

  • Sterling College (VT) (VT)

Students participating in class in the Southwest Field Semester of Sterling College, a 12-credit course that provides students 84 continuous days in the field and affords them an immersive learning ...

Wetland ecology students at Sterling College visit all the major wetland types occurring in Vermont. At the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge they learn about managing wetland habitat for migratory birds and other organisms.

Sterling College: Wetland Ecology

  • Sterling College (VT) (VT)

Wetland ecology students at Sterling College visit all the major wetland types occurring in Vermont. At the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge they learn about managing wetland habitat for migratory birds ...

Students enrolled in Field Ecology explore plant systems and insect populations at Sterling's instructional site at The Farm Between in Jeffersonville, Vermont, with Dr. Laura Spence, Dean of Academics.

Sterling College: Field Ecology at The Farm Between

  • Sterling College (VT) (VT)

Students enrolled in Field Ecology explore plant systems and insect populations at Sterling's instructional site at The Farm Between in Jeffersonville, Vermont, with Dr. Laura Spence, Dean of Academics.

Sterling College proudly displays their signed #BreakFreeFromPlastic Campus pledge, which guides colleges and universities towards single-use plastic elimination and waste elimination.

Sterling College Break Free from Plastic Pledge

  • Sterling College (VT) (VT)

Sterling College proudly displays their signed #BreakFreeFromPlastic Campus pledge, which guides colleges and universities towards single-use plastic elimination and waste elimination. Sterling College, a federally designated Work College in Vermont ...

Eric Champagne, McGill's Horticultural Supervisor, showcasing his tree seedlings

Eric Champagne, Horticultural Supervisor for McGill’s Downtown Campus

  • McGill University (QC)

Eric Champagne, the Horticultural Supervisor for McGill’s Downtown Campus, has been indispensable since he joined the Grounds team in 2003. Through his work, a campus that was once filled ...

A bike rack on McGill's Downtown campus

Bike Parking on the Downtown McGill Campus

  • McGill University (QC)

According to a 2017-2018 transportation survey, 94% of students and 80% of employees use sustainable methods of transit to get to campus.

Volunteers attend to chrysalises at Dawson’s rooftop monarch nursery.

Monarch Nursery Program

  • Dawson College (QC)

The flowers of the Dawson College Ecological Peace Garden and naturalized rooftops are part of a nectar corridor for monarchs flying over Montreal. College students and staff have been rearing ...

R'Garden Field Harvest

The R'Garden

  • University of California, Riverside (CA)

The R'Garden is a community garden at University of California, Riverside that is committed to increasing local food access in Riverside and emphasizing the importance of a sustainable food ...

University of California, San Diego Leading in EV Charging and Affordability

EV Affordability and Charging Accessibility

  • University of California, San Diego (CA)

University of California, San Diego is advancing electric vehicle charging research, development and demonstration opportunities. Current projects include Adaptive Load Management, Vehicle-2-Grid, PV-Energy Storage integrated DC Fast Chargers, ISO 15118 ...

The elected SD Ambassador of 2020, Ms. Houyame Hakmi, who won the title of the SD Ambassador of the year receiving her trophy by the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University President, Mr. Hicham El Habti.

Elected SD Ambassador of 2020 with UM6P President

  • Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

The elected SD Ambassador of 2020, Ms. Houyame Hakmi, who won the title of the SD Ambassador of the year receiving her trophy by the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University President ...

The SD Ambassadors 2021 organized collecting funds campaigns in the 2nd edition of UM6P Food Bank.

UM6P FOOD BANK

  • Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

The SD Ambassadors 2021 organized collecting funds campaigns in the 2nd edition of UM6P Food Bank.

The Sustainable Development Ambassadors of Chemical & Biochemical Sciences and Green Process Engineering Program have volunteered to sell reusable mugs to their peers during the launch of Zero Waste Movement on UM6P Campus.

1st Phase Zero Waste Movement at UM6P

  • Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

The Sustainable Development Ambassadors of Chemical & Biochemical Sciences and Green Process Engineering Program have volunteered to sell reusable mugs to their peers during the launch of Zero Waste Movement ...

– The Sustainable Development Ambassadors of School of Architecture, planning and design organized a green tour to the new students in order to highlight the sustainable development aspects of the campus and engage them in their initiatives.

UM6P SAP+D Green Tour

  • Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

The Sustainable Development Ambassadors of School of Architecture, planning and design organized a green tour to the new students in order to highlight the sustainable development aspects of the campus ...

SD Ambassadors 2021 First Briefing Session – After benefiting from an online sustainable development workshop by Pr. Eric Bauce from Université Laval. They met under the pergola for an introductory session to talk about their passion and connect around common goals.

SD Ambassadors 2021 First Briefing Session

  • Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

After benefiting from an online sustainable development workshop by Pr. Eric Bauce from Université Laval. They met under the pergola for an introductory session to talk about their passion and ...

Alumni Memoria Hall, within the center of Randolph Hall, College of Charleston

Alumni Memorial Hall within Randolph Hall, College of Charleston

  • College of Charleston (SC)

This is the central ceremonial space of the College, within one of its oldest continually used buildings.

Odeyto Indigenous Centre - Seneca College

Odeyto Indigenous Centre - Seneca College

  • Seneca College (ON)

Odeyto Indigenous Centre - Seneca College built and opened a new indigenous centre at its Newnham Campus in 2018. Odeyto, the new home of First Peoples@Seneca, means “the good journey ...

Overview of Nittany 1 Solar Farm

Lightsource bp Module Installation

  • Pennsylvania State University (PA)

70-MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement - Pennsylvania State University partnered with solar developer Lightsource bp on a 70-megawatt, off-site solar energy project to supply about 25% of the University's electricity ...

Southern view of Nittany 3 Solar Farm

Nittany 3 Solar Farm - Southern View

  • Pennsylvania State University (PA)

70-MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement - Pennsylvania State University partnered with solar developer Lightsource bp on a 70-megawatt, off-site solar energy project to supply about 25% of the University's electricity ...

Overview of Nittany 3 Solar Farm

Nittany 3 Solar Farm

  • Pennsylvania State University (PA)

70-MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement - Pennsylvania State University partnered with solar developer Lightsource bp on a 70-megawatt, off-site solar energy project to supply about 25% of the University's electricity ...

Working in partnership with grazing and ecology experts, Lightsource bp has introduced a co-located “agrivoltaics” program at the Nittany 1 solar farm. A neighboring farmer grazes over 300 sheep among the solar panels, using a rotational system to feed his herd, maintain the land and enhance soil quality and biodiversity.

Nittany 1 Solar Farm

  • Pennsylvania State University (PA)

70-MW Solar Power Purchase Agreement - Pennsylvania State University partnered with solar developer Lightsource bp on a 70-megawatt, off-site solar energy project to supply about 25% of the University's electricity ...

At dusk, The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Institute of Technology

The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design

  • Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)

The Kendeda Building - The Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design at Georgia Institute of Technology is the first building in Georgia to earn Living Building Challenge certification. The Kendeda Building ...

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 ...

Jay Meldrum, advisor of the Alternative Energy Enterprise class, which created the initial design concept for the L'Anse Community Solar Project.

L'Anse Community Solar Project

  • Michigan Technological University (MI)

L'Anse Community Solar Project - A team of engineering researchers and students from Michigan Technological University worked with local and state partners to bring solar to the Community of L ...

McTavish Street in October

McGill University, Downtown Campus, McTavish Street

  • McGill University (QC)

McTavish is a pedestrianized street on McGill's downtown campus.

McGill Board of Governors Committee on Sustainability - In December 2019, the McGill University Board of Governors approved the establishment of ...

McCall MacBain Arts Building at sunset

McGill University, Downtown Campus, McCall MacBain Arts Building flying the Hiawatha Wampum Belt Flag

  • McGill University (QC)

The Hiawatha Wampum Belt flag has for centuries symbolized unity and peace between the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk nations.

McGill Board of Governors Committee on Sustainability - In December ...

McCall MacBain Arts Building at sunset

McGill University, Downtown Campus, McCall MacBain Arts Building flying the Hiawatha Wampum Belt Flag

  • McGill University (QC)

A picture of McGill University's iconic McCall MacBain Arts Building flying the Hiawatha Wampum Belt flag, which has for centuries symbolized unity and peace between the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga ...

Launched in 2020, the University of Pittsburgh's textile recycling program collects unusable textiles in academic and residential locations.

University of Pittsburgh Textile Recycling

  • University of Pittsburgh (PA)

Given that clothing and textiles make up approximately 6.3% of the U.S. waste stream, University of Pittsburgh established a textile recycling program to help keep textiles in the ...

Park Smart Gold Parking Structure 5 at Sac State

Parking Structure V - Sac State

  • California State University, Sacramento (CA)

Park Smart Gold Parking Structure 5 at Sac State

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