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

Earth Month Festival April 25!

Join the Office of Sustainability, Undergraduate Student Government, and more sustainability-themed student organizations and allied departments as we celebrate Earth Month at Princeton

Free snacks and succulents will be provided (with prox sign in), as well as a host of activities, games, and prizes. 

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

Move In Resale 2025

The Move-In Resale is back again! Join us on Saturday, September 6th, from 3-5pm as we sell gently used dorm furniture and accessories at extremely discounted prices. 

Our annual Move-In Resale diverts dorm items from landfills, which are disproportionately located in already-marginalized communities. We hope that you consider…

Opportunities to Join In