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.
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Get Engaged in a Sustainable UD
The University of Delaware encourages faculty, staff and students to get engaged in sustainability through engaging in research opportunities, taking individual action, and enrolling in sustainability coursework and attending sustainability-related events at the University.
By offering the student body a mix of educational and extracurricular activities, the University of Delaware seeks to create a community of leaders with a greater awareness and deeper understanding of sustainability-related issues and challenges.
By building a more engaged community, the University of Delaware seeks to become a more sustainable university.
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