Sustainability at Purchase

Latest News:

• First Purchase College BioBlitz

  Friday September 22nd and Saturday September 23rd mark what will hopefully be the first of many a  BioBlitz on campus. Help the Environmental Studies department and the Office of Sustainability document the biodiversity of the Purchase College campus! Please see the event schedule below.

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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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  Campus Race to Zero Waste

  Purchase College is participating in Campus Race to Zero Waste for the 2023 season.
  
  Final results: We placed #7 out of over 100 participating schools in the “Per Capita” recycling category. Thank you to everyone who helped get us there!

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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.
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  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.
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  Wayback is LEED Silver Certified

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