News and Events
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. -
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. -
Wayback is LEED Silver Certified
The Wayback Residence Hall, completed in August 2019, received its official LEED Silver Certification. -
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. -
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.