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Clarkson Sustainability Initiatives

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  • Research for Sustainable Future 

    Cornell’s Frank DiSalvo describes important role universities play in creating a sustainable future. 

  • Find out how the “Green and Gold” just got greener 

    The Student Center was just designated as a LEED Silver building.

     

  • Environmental Advocacy Journalist Emily Hunter 

    daughter of Green Peace co-founder Bob Hunter, spoke at Clarkson about worldwide environmental concerns. 

  • Students Design & Operate Innovative Food Production 

    Clarkson students have designed, built and are now operating an integrated greenhouse, wood pellet heating and anaerobic digestion system as part of our campus’ local energy efficient food and waste management facility. 

  • Alexandra Cousteau Speaks at Reunion 

    National Geographic Emerging Explorer Alexandra Cousteau, granddaughter of the legendary explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, spoke about water crises around the globe as part of the 2012  Alumni Reunion Weekend. 

  • Student Daegan A.J. Gonyer

    G4's Attack of the Show 

    How Clarkson turns waste into energy! Professor Susan Powers and her team of students demonstrate how. 

  • Take it or leave it - A Clarkson solution to waste 

    Clarkson’s ECO group has developed an end-of-the-year program to share, swap and donate items that students no longer need. Before this program, it all ended up in a landfill. It is now collected and free for other students or non-profit organizations to take. It is a great way to keep material goods in the economy rather than the landfill.
     

  • Sustainable Iron Chef Comes to Clarkson 

    Three faculty, student and staff teams try to create the best dish out of local ingredients. 

  • Associate Director of Sustainability ensures sustainable practices are incorporated into every aspect campus life, academics and operations

    Developing a Campus Culture of Sustainability 

    Associate Director of Sustainability Susan Powers ensures sustainable practices are incorporated into every aspect campus life, academics and operations

     

  • LEED Gold Certification

    LEED Gold Certification for TAC 

    Clarkson University Achieves LEED Gold Certification for Technology Advancement Center 

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Featured Content

  • Clarkson Avenue refinished to promote safe bike commuting

    Clarkson Avenue refinished to promote safe bike commuting

  • Over 200 acres established as "Forever Wild"

    Over 200 acres of forest and wetlands on Clarkson’s campus are valued as “Forever Wild”

  • Local and campus-grown food featured at Graduation Dinner

    Local and campus-grown food featured at Graduation Dinner

Announcements
  • Sustainability Newsletters - Check out archived Newsletter 
  • Forum- Save Energy Makes Cent$: Students and Property Owners Reducing Use(Feb. 5, MPR 6:30-9:30)
  • Celebrate LEED Silver Certification For the Student Center(Feb. 7)
  • They're here! Zipcars for your occasional driving needs