Sustainable Columbia

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Web Name: Sustainable Columbia

WebSite: http://environment.columbia.edu

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') ? item.url : '#' }}" data-ng-class="(global.path == item.url) ? 'active': ''"> Home “…we're proud as an institution to join in a shared commitment to a more sustainable environment in our local community and across the globe."-President Lee C. Bollinger Download the Sustainability Plan Columbia University is taking action to reduce our carbon footprint. If we lead by example, we will improve the sense of responsibility felt by our community for their actions through both education and demonstration. Ranging from energy conservation efforts, to award-winning reuse programs and recycling efforts, Columbia is fully dedicated toward creating a greener, more sustainable planet for all.  At Columbia, we recognize that to be truly sustainable is to take a multi-faceted and multi-tiered approach. We are looking to tackle these issues through world-renowned research occurring right here on our campus, engaging staff leadership and individual participation. Every member of the Columbia community has a role to play in achieving our sustainability goals. Now, all new hire orientations will include a three-minute video introduction to Sustainable Columbia, giving context to the broader culture of sustainability on campus along with eco-friendly actions individuals can take in their new role. New hires and veterans alike — take a look! June 15, 2020Citi Bike Set to Expand to 184th Street this SummerCiti Bike is expanding its network and is expected to reach 184th Street this summer. The expansion will provide more sustainable and healthy travel alternatives for those living uptown. TagsTransportationJune 04, 2020Columbia Transportation Survey Results Show Fewer Drive-Alone Commutes, More Walking CommutesResults from Columbia’s most recent Commute and Travel Survey show that between May 2018 and February 2020 fewer Columbia affiliates chose a drive-alone commute and more walked to campus.TagsTransportationApril 16, 2020Columbia Again Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in 2019Columbia University has again taken action to enable its strategy for 100 percent clean, renewable energy by purchasing renewable energy certificates (RECs) to offset greenhouse gas emissions from 2019 electricity consumption at the Morningside, Manhattanville, Irving Medical Center, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Nevis, and Baker Athletics Complex campuses. The acquired RECs are certified by the industry-leading verification program Green-e Energy and represent an equivalent number of megawatt hours (MWh) of renewable zero emissions electricity. TagsEnergy Every member of the Columbia community has a role to play in achieving our sustainability goals. Learn how you can make a difference and help build a healthier, more sustainable Columbia. Learn what you can recycle at Columbia. Donate and swap unwanted items during Clean + Go Green and Give + Go Green events. Use the surplus re-use program to donate or re-use office furniture and equipment. Taste, don't waste — practice mindfulness when selecting food in the dining halls and other eating establishments around campus. Wasting food wastes the energy and water used in producing and transporting it. Turn off lights, power down, and unplug electronics when not in use, especially during nights and breaks. Get discounts on coffee and use filtered water stations across campus to refill your bottle. Washing in cold or "bright colors" uses 90% less energy than washing in hot and it preserves the life of your clothes. By reducing your shower time you can help save water and the energy used to heat the water. Take the Green Monday pledge to learn how to make slight shifts in your lifestyle, starting with what you eat, which can help to reduce your environmental impact.  Are you putting together a sustainability event or initiative on campus? Brand your posters, powerpoints and flyers with the new Sustainable Columbia logo to join the movement. Contact Environmental Stewardship to learn about the new branding guidelines.

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