The Institute of Sustainability conducted a recycling audit on February 4th using recycling waste from Moore House and Hamlin/Powers. Most recyclables were bagged, which creates a hazard for Casella staff when the waste is being managed. Plastic bags contaminate the recycling. When recycling is bagged it is sent to the landfill. Do not bag any […]
Dear students, Please help us divert electronic and universal waste materials from the landfill. Facilities manages a dumpster exclusively designated for these materials. There are three drop off locations with the included signage at Clarkson University where you can bring your E-waste. Bringing materials to these locations will ensure they end up in the correct
Do any of your classes integrate aspects of sustainability? We have a team of training faculty, staff and student interviewers who will be knocking at your door or calling you to ask that question as we attempt to inventory all classes that have sustainability content. The UN Sustainable Development Goals help to identify the breadth of
“Bring a reusable cup to Starbucks and receive a discounted price on any size drink! You will be entered into weekly and monthly drawings each time you participate. Save the planet and some money at the same time!”
The Institute for a Sustainable Environment has partnered with the Foundation of Environmental Stewardship (FES). FES is a non-profit organization that empowers youth to create a more inclusive, fair, prosperous, and sustainable future for all and holds a consultative status with the United Nations (UN). Their program, SDGs Launch, builds the knowledge and skillset required
In compliance with NYS Law, plastic bags will no longer be available on campus beginning 2/28/2022. On March 1, 2020, a new bag waste reduction law took effect in New York State – where over 23 billion plastic bags are typically used each year. Plastic bag usage affects both our communities and environment. Plastic bags can be
Sustainability has long been a pillar within Clarkson University, woven into the curriculum and extracurricular activities in an effort to better the perspectives and expertise within its faculty and student body. For the past ten years, the university has taken a crosswalk approach under the leadership of President Anthony G. Collins, meeting sustainability goals through
Please help us divert electronic and universal waste materials from the landfill. Facilities manages a dumpster exclusively designated for these materials. There are three drop off locations with the included signage at Clarkson University where you can bring your E-waste. Bringing materials to these locations will ensure they end up in the correct dumpster for
The Administrative Council unanimously approved the change of the sustainability Committee to a Standing Advisory Committee of the Administrative Council to directly advise the President regarding campus sustainability (OM 2.10.2). The University Sustainability Committee helps the Inst. for a Sustainable Environment prioritize projects, suggest ways to adapt projects to better support their unit, and help to communicate sustainability
Sustainability has long been a pillar within Clarkson University, woven into the curriculum and extracurricular activities in an effort to better the perspectives and expertise within its faculty and student body. For the past ten years, the university has taken a crosswalk approach under the leadership of President Anthony G. Collins, meeting sustainability goals through
