Sustainability at Purchase

Latest 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.
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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.
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  Sustainable Living on a Budget

  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.

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  Funding Available to Support Green Initiatives

  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. 
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  Campus Cup Success

  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.