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.
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.
Purchase Ranked for Environmental Responsibility
Purchase College achieved a 92 out of 99 green rating in The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges: 2021 Edition.
Purchase Wins Energy Award
Purchase College is being recognized for our “Outstanding Achievement in Energy” at the 10th Annual Green Business Partnership Awards.
Environmental Benefits of Telecommuting
The Sustainability Advisory and Outreach Committee (SAOC) gathered members’ transportation data to show the positive environmental impact from telecommuting due to COVID
50 Actions for 50 Years
Join others in the Purchase community by challenging yourself to take these 50 actions for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2020!
Plastic Bag Ban
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!
Purchase Receives STARS Silver Rating for Sustainability Achievements
Purchase College submitted its first STARS Report this year that received a Silver Rating, joining other member institutions with robust sustainability programs.