SUNY Adirondack is committed to developing a sustainable campus and works to educate the community on ways to reduce its footprint.
Among SUNY Adirondack's central values is a belief that we are successful when we partner as a community, for the community. Through its curriculum, programs and day-to-day actions, the college is working to help build a better future.
SUNY Adirondack's Sustainability Committee helps lead the way with programming that includes:
- Earth Day events
- Professional and curriculum development
- Seminars on composting, waste reduction, climate action and more
- Guest speakers, including Sandra Steingrabber, Bill McKibben and Katharine Hayhoe, among others
- Outdoor Education continuing environmental efforts
- College Farm
- Movies series
- Eco-challenge
Future plans include:
- Residence Hall waste audit
- AASHE STARS submission
- NYSERDA Roadmaps Grant
- Eco-rep program
- Annual eco-challenge
Partner organizations:
