News and Events
Latest News:
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Purchase’s Major Step Towards Eliminating Single Use Plastic
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).
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Purchase Secures STARS Silver Rating
Purchase College has secured a silver rating from AASHE.
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Purchase Recognized as a Green College
Purchase College made the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges for another year.
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First Annual BioBlitz Records 317 Different Species
A collaboration between the Environmental Studies program and the Sustainability Office sparked a search for species on the Purchase campus.
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Meet Your New Green Cabinet
There are three new PSGA Green Cabinet members: Student Sustainability Coordinator, Compost Master, and FreeStore/New Director. Meet them below!
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Purchase Helps Divert Unwanted Paint from Landfills
Working with GreenSheen, a leader in paint recycling, thousands of cans were dropped off by community members.
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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.