Sustainability at Princeton

Major Initiatives on Campus

Sustainable Campus

Stewarding a Sustainable Campus. Princeton University has entered an unprecedented period of construction, with all projects incorporating multiple sustainable technologies.

Campus as Lab

Using Campus as a Living Lab. We work actively with student and faculty researchers in using Princeton’s campus for sustainability research and experiential learning.

Action Plan

Achieving Net-Zero. We recognized an opportunity to affect positive and significant change by converting from steam to hot water with geo-exchange technology and thermal distribution.

EcoReps

Engaging Campus. The Princeton University Ecology Representative Program (EcoReps) helps integrate sustainability into life on campus and into the daily lives of Princeton students.

diagram of net zero strategies, converting from Steam to hot water and renewable energy

News

Same Address, New Website!

Redesigned with more information on all things Sustainable at Princeton, and how you can get involved.

TIGER Wins Sustainable Achievement Award

The Sustainable Achievement Award was awarded to Princeton and its project partners Dow Infrastructure and Agru America. The award is a part of the annual Plastic Pipe Institute (PPI) Project of the Year program.

The Time is Now

Princeton University takes "net-zero" emissions from theory to reality as it enters a new phase of campus development.

Events

MEND Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Mend is a student-led group dedicated to teaching students and staff how to mend their clothes! we are passionate About slow and sustainable fashion. we teach others how to sew and mend to reduce clothing waste and consumption. Bring any garments that need repair or a sewing project, and Mend students will assist you. 

1st Annual Seed Swap

Have you collected seeds from your garden? Or do you have excess commercial seed from the last several years? Bring them! No seeds? Come anyway! All are welcome to take what they need at the 1st Annual Farminary Seed Swap.

The Seed Swap aims to gather people and seeds for nourishing community resilience and neighborly…

MEND Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Mend is a student-led group dedicated to teaching students and staff how to mend their clothes! we are passionate About slow and sustainable fashion. we teach others how to sew and mend to reduce clothing waste and consumption. Bring any garments that need repair or a sewing project, and Mend students will assist you. 

MEND Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Mend is a student-led group dedicated to teaching students and staff how to mend their clothes! we are passionate About slow and sustainable fashion. we teach others how to sew and mend to reduce clothing waste and consumption. Bring any garments that need repair or a sewing project, and Mend students will assist you. 

MEND Clothing Alterations and Repairs

Mend is a student-led group dedicated to teaching students and staff how to mend their clothes! we are passionate About slow and sustainable fashion. we teach others how to sew and mend to reduce clothing waste and consumption. Bring any garments that need repair or a sewing project, and Mend students will assist you. 

Opportunities to Join In