Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Economic and social progress over the last century has been accompanied by environmental degradation that is endangering the very systems on which our future development — indeed, our very survival — depends. Learn more at un.org.
What We’re Doing
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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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Rocket Composter Turns Food Waste into Plant Fuel
The Rocket, located behind Campus Center North, is an on-campus composting system that utilizes food waste from The Hub and personal food waste to create compost used on the grounds of campus. -
FreeNew & FreeStore Promotes Reuse
Campus community can donate salvageable possessions such as furniture, clothing, office supplies, etc. for student use -
Mobile Food Pantry
Once a month, in partnership with Feeding Westchester, a Mobile Pantry will visit campus to bring fresh protein, dairy, produce, and grains to campus community members in need.
Ways to Get Involved
- Join student organizations such as: GreenFee and NYPIRG, among others
- Volunteer with FreeNew/FreeStore
- Apply to be a Rocket Compost Master
Academics
- Purchase offers classes related to clean energy. Check out courses in Environmental Studies, and Liberal Studies, to learn more.*
*Contact us if you would like your department course page listed.
What Else We’re Doing
- Purchasing and campus offices follow GreenNY procurement guidelines
- Chartwells (Purchase’s dining service) has embraced many sustainability efforts & practices
- CTS manages hardware life cycles responsibly & properly disposes of e-waste
- PSGA initiated Green Peace sustainable menstrual product drive
- CTS embraces virtualization, cloud and centralization to reduce carbon footprints
- Student services offices promote the use of digital materials over physical
- Facilities and many other offices across campus reuse supplies and furnishings as much as possible