Welcome to Sustainability at Wesleyan!
Wesleyan University has been actively promoting sustainability since the 1980s. Through the efforts of the Wesleyan Sustainability Office, Sustainability Advisory Group (SAGES), and the campus community, Wesleyan has expanded its sustainability efforts, which now include include a climate action plan and many sustainability policies and projects. Please look through the links to the left to learn more about SAGES, the Sustainability Office, Green Team, student involvement, and our specific initiatives: climate action, building and grounds, dining and food, engagement and events, energy, waste reduction, transportation, purchasing, and water.
What's New
Freecycle Listserv
Check out Wesleyan's Freecycle email listserv or Facebook page to exchange work-related items (excess office supplies, furniture, etc.) or personal items (clothing, electronics, children's things, etc.) within the Wesleyan campus community!
Building Sustainability Policy is now in effect!
In early May, Wesleyan completed its first Building Sustainability Policy, which outlines requirements and ideas for integrating sustainability into building projects in the areas of energy, materials and furnishings, and water use. A focus of this plan is addressing Wesleyan's carbon footprint.
STARS Evaluation Report Released
In our latest STARS evaluation, Wesleyan received a Silver rating for our sustainability work. Check out our STARS Report to learn more about our efforts!
Recycle your writing utensils, batteries and more!
There are two new (bright green) recycling locations in Exley lobby (near Pi Cafe) and in Usdan (by the north entrance). Both stations accept writing utensils, batteries, CDs, ink cartridges, string lights, CFLs, and other non-conventional recyclables. To recycle other items, visit the where we recycle page.
Go green with catering!
Sustainability Action Plan
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