Major Initiatives on Campus
Stewarding a Sustainable Campus. Princeton University has entered an unprecedented period of construction, with all projects incorporating multiple sustainable technologies.
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.
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.
Engaging Campus. The Princeton University Ecology Representative Program (EcoReps) helps integrate sustainability into life on campus and into the daily lives of Princeton students.
Action Plan Progress
Progress Highlights (as of April, 2024, full report coming soon)
- 14% reduction in annual on-campus greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 & 2) since baseline year 2008.
- 59% decrease in waste sent to landfill since baseline year 2008.
- ~300,000 lbs of food scraps and compostables processed by SCRAP Lab to date.
- 23M Gallons of annual stormwater runoff reduced since 2018.
- 40,000 lbs of donated furniture, appliances, and dorm essentials diverted from Landfill during Greening Move Out 2023.
News
Redesigned with more information on all things Sustainable at Princeton, and how you can get involved.
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.
Princeton University takes "net-zero" emissions from theory to reality as it enters a new phase of campus development.
Events
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.
Join the Office of Sustainability, Undergraduate Student Government, and an ever expanding list of 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.
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.
Drop off new or gently used clothing and accessories in bins around campus.
Pick up free secondhand clothing!
Clothing collection will take place Wednesday, November 20th - Friday, December 6th in residential college laundry rooms.
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
Find a Sustainable Group
There are many sustainability-related groups on campus, check out some that might interest you.
Apply for Funding
If you've got an idea for sustainable project, apply for funding to implement your idea on campus.
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