Sustaining Success
The University of Delaware will reduce its carbon emissions - virtually all of which come from the energy used in campus buildings and for transportation - 20 percent by 2020, President Patrick Harker announced at a special Earth Day program Wednesday.
In a relatively short period of time, the term "sustainability" has entered the lexicon of nearly every department on campus. A panel of experts from a wide range of academic disciplines will assemble to discuss what they see as the critical sustainability issues facing their field or industry at a forum slated for from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, September 23, in Clayton Hall.
Earth Week will be marked by a variety of events from April 15-25, including the announcement by UD President Patrick Harker of the University's Climate Action Plan, a talk by student activist Shanah Trevenna on "Growing a Sustainable Campus," a transportation fair and a tree planting, among others.
Visitors at the University of Delaware's 32nd annual Coast Day will notice some important changes to this year's event. The additions, which include a composting area and extra bike racks, are part of an effort to reduce the environmental impact of the annual event.
UD is joining colleges and universities across the nation in going trayless--part of the effort to go green by saving energy and water and decreasing food waste and the use of cleaning chemicals.
Suggestions
Be a part of the sustainability solution at UD
When it comes to issues related to sustainability, every member of the University of Delaware community can be a part of the solution in ways large and small by conserving water and energy, by recycling and reusing and by keeping informed on the issues. UD also has strengths in a variety of research areas students might want to explore.
Here are a few easy ways to be a part of the solution by saving water, by saving energy, by reducing waste, by learning more and taking an active role.
Stormwater runoff and the Cool Run Tributary
UD WATER (Watershed Action Team for Ecological Restoration) is a new, university-wide project, conducted in collaboration with the City of Newark, which seeks to develop and implement management measures to mitigate the stormwater runoff problems facing UD and the City. Read about the UD WATER project at their website and related student internships.
Energy usage in the First State
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources is looking for input to develop Delaware's New 5-Year Energy Plan. Please take the following survey regarding important Energy Issues facing Delaware to let the department know what is important to you. Input is needed on what Energy Issues should be studied to provide a path forward for Delaware's Energy Future. Take the Delaware Energy Survey
Extensive information about energy usage in the First State can be found at the Delaware Energy Office web site: www.energy.dnrec.delaware.gov/
Thursday, April 24, 2008 - A Sustainable UD is now making available the results of a survey conducted by the UD Sustainability Taskforce in 2007. Download the survey