Sustainability is Embedded in Our Campus Life
Learn how CU Boulder demonstrates our commitment to sustainable solutions.
Sustainability is Embedded in Our Campus Life
Learn how CU Boulder demonstrates our commitment to sustainable solutions.
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Students Value Sustainablity
We surveyed our student body, and here's what they had to say.
Source: Fall 2017 student sustainability survey
95% of students say climate change is a concern for their generation.
80% of students consider their carbon footprint to be low. 95% of students say they would like to have a lower carbon footprint.
92% of students state that it is important that CU Boulder has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability.
40% of students report they chose CU in part because of its sustainability reputation.
Committed to Higher Standards
Here are just some of the goals set to make campus greener.
Goal: Increase campus diversion rate of municipal solid waste (MSW) to 90% by 2025.
Goal: All new buildings will meet or surpass a LEED Gold “Plus” rating.
Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020, based on a 2005 baseline.
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Our Legacy
Nation's first student-led environmental center
Nation's first STARS Gold sustainability rating
Nation's first student-led recycle program
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