Live Green at CSU
Housing & Dining Services is committed to sustainability. Through innovative programs and outreach initiatives we work to reduce waste, preserve natural resources, and support environmentally friendly building and purchasing practices. Here are a few of our initiatives:
Get Your Hands Dirty at the Democratic National Convention!
Volunteer to be Part of the Green Team at the DNC, Aug 25-28, 2008 in Denver!
In 2008, CSU placed 2nd in RecycleMania, a national recycling competition among more than 400 colleges and universities across the country.- The purchase of 3,023,787 kWh of renewable energy for the 2007/2008 academic year for all public areas of the department including dining centers, administrative offices, lobbies, and lounges.
- CSU was one of the 1st universities in the country to offer on-campus residents the option to purchase green power for their residence hall room or university apartment.
- Used cooking oil from our dining centers is collected and recycled to create biodiesel.
- Housing & Dining Services provides a recycling bin in each residence hall room and university apartment to encourage students to recycle.
- The Leave It Behind Program, a donation program that collects unwanted items from students during move out, collected a record 21 tons in 2007 for local charities.
Want to Live Green? Join the Live Green Floor in Summit Hall!
Live Green Quiz - How green are you? Take this interactive quiz to find out.
CSU Recycling Guide - What can be recycled at CSU
Take the Footprint Quiz - What is your footprint on the Earth? Take the quiz from the Trippin show with Cameron Diaz.
Listen to the Wombat! Check out this great video about conservation and our Earth!
