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Major Geothermal Project Slated for Purchase

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Purchase receives $50 million for a major geothermal project, funded by Governor Hochul's $1 billion Sustainable Future Program.

Volunteers Needed for Bird Window Strike Project!

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Help needed for senior project looking at bird window strikes across campus!

3rd Annual BioBlitz at Purchase College

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Purchase College will be hosting its third annual BioBlitz on September 11th and 12th. Last year we had 44 participants and we hope to get even more people involved this year!

Sustainability Team and Community Design Collaborate for Nature Preserve

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Students on the Sustainability Team partnered with seniors enrolled in Community Design this spring to create original, eye-catching signs, maps, and stickers promoting the Purchase Nature Preserve.

Purchase Donates Unused Furniture to SUNY ESF

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Purchase College donates extra furniture to SUNY ESF.

Purchase’s Major Step Towards Eliminating Single Use Plastic

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Plastic bottles have nearly been eliminated in all drink vending machines on campus thanks to the Sustainability Advisory and Outreach Committee (SAOC) and the Purchase College Association (PCA).

Purchase Secures STARS Silver Rating

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400

Purchase College has secured a silver rating from AASHE.

The entire report can be found on the STARS site.

Purchase Recognized as a Green College

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Purchase College made the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges for another year.

First Annual BioBlitz Records 317 Different Species

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400

A collaboration between the Environmental Studies program and the Sustainability Office sparked a search for species on the Purchase campus.

Meet Your New Green Cabinet

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0400

There are three new PSGA Green Cabinet members: Student Sustainability Coordinator, Compost Master, and FreeStore/New Director. Meet them below!

Purchase Helps Divert Unwanted Paint from Landfills

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Working with GreenSheen, a leader in paint recycling, thousands of cans were dropped off by community members.

The Grass is Greener with New Electric Equipment

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 04:00:00 -0400

In an effort to advance its sustainability goals, Purchase has purchased new all-electric lawn maintenance equipment.

Purchase is a Top Green College

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

According to the Princeton Review's Guide to Green Colleges: 2022 Edition, a unique resource for students interested in attending colleges with strong commitments to the environment and sustainability.

Creating Space for the Birds: Nest Boxes

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Have you noticed the new bird nest boxes around campus? The Environmental Studies department is using these boxes to monitor and conserve bird species in our area.

Wayback is LEED Silver Certified

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

The Wayback Residence Hall, completed in August 2019, received its official LEED Silver Certification.

Sustainable Living on a Budget

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

Living sustainably can be associated with a high cost, however through resources at Purchase and the local community, green choices can be accessible and affordable.

Funding Available to Support Green Initiatives

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

GreenFee Grants are awarded on a rolling basis and are intended to provide funds to support sustainability initiatives that benefit students and advance campus sustainability.

Campus Cup Success

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 04:00:00 -0400

This past Fall, Green Fee worked with a company called AllMatters (formerly OrganiCup) to obtain free organic menstrual cups for Purchase students and alumni, in efforts to combat campus waste. 254 members at Purchase made the switch to a reusable cups avoiding over 134,000 disposable products on campus.

Purchase College Joins UN’s University Global Coalition

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500

The move is part of the college's ongoing commitment to sustainability and social justice.

Environmental Benefits of Telecommuting

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 04:00:00 -0400

The Sustainability Advisory and Outreach Committee (SAOC) gathered members' transportation data to show the positive environmental impact from telecommuting due to COVID

UCapture at Purchase College

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0400

Purchase has partnered with UCapture to decrease our carbon footprint by online shopping!

Plastic Bag Ban

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0500

On March 1, 2020, a new bag waste reduction law took effect in New York State, including campus where hundreds of thousands of bags are used each year!

The FIVE R’s to Zero Waste

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400

We are used to learning about the Three R's (reduce, reuse, recycle) but with the global waste crisis, we need to do more!

Green Commuting Options

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 04:00:00 -0400

Did you know transportation accounts for 35% of New York's carbon footprint? Green commuting is an impactful action!

Energy Saving LED Project Completed

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 04:00:00 -0400

An LED Lighting project was completed at Purchase resulting in major energy and cost savings.

Purchase Thermal Energy Storage Project

Wed, 30 May 2018 04:00:00 -0400

Purchase project will demonstrate the capabilities of thermal energy storage.