Purchase College is embedding sustainability into all aspects of campus by empowering students and community members to protect our shared environment.
What is sustainability?
A practical definition of sustainability developed by the Brundtland Commission is “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The central idea that our resources are finite and the rate and way in which we use them must be altered has held strong through the various interpretations. Purchase has invested not only in our students’ future but also in society’s future by focusing on sustainability measures.
However, sustainability is a complex interdisciplinary concept. Sustainable practices not only support the natural environment and ecological health, but also social equity and economic vitality. Sustainability is used to understand the interconnections between the three aspects. To better understand the concept and the linkages, read about the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how Purchase is utilizing the goals for a more sustainable future.
News:
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Campus Race to Zero Waste
Purchase College is participating in Campus Race to Zero Waste for the 2023 season.
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The Grass is Greener with New Electric Equipment
In an effort to advance its sustainability goals, Purchase has purchased new all-electric lawn maintenance equipment. -
Purchase is a Top Green College
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.
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Creating Space for the Birds: Nest Boxes
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.
