Mission Statement
Our mission is to integrate sustainability into all aspects of campus life by:
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Educating students, faculty, staff, and the community about environmental, social, and economic issues;
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Promoting environmental awareness and responsibilty in personal and institutional choices; and
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Inspiring innovative environmental solutions, behavioral changes, and ethical stewardship of the natural world.
To accomplish these goals, we have adopted the Natural Step framework for achieving sustainability.
This site is a source of news and information about our efforts to Go Green!
See the Sustainability Committee 2008-2009 Annual Report to the Campus
SUNY Fredonia joined the American College & University President's Climate Commitment in April 2008. Learn more about the commitmentand SUNY Fredonia Reporting Information.
Join the SUNY Fredonia Sustainability Listserv!
Send an e-mail to listserv@listserv.fredonia.edu with this text in the body:
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Latest Go Green News:
February 2010: View our Earth Week Website!
October 2009:
Burning trash is now prohibited statewide in all cases. DEC recommends that you recycle all appropriate materials (such as newspaper, paper, glass and plastic) and compost your organic kitchen and garden waste.
The DEC website provides Questions and Answers regarding new Open Burning Regulations that go into effect October 14th, 2009.
September 2009: Join our group on facebook! "SUNY Fredonia Sustainability Committee"
August 2009: Power It Down Day August 27th
Microsoft joins Citrix, HP and Intel in government and industry efforts to power down computers and peripherals on August 27, 2009. We need your help in our commitment to save energy. On August 27, power down your computer, monitor, and printer at the end of the day. We’ll calculate the number of people who Power IT Down, and post the results on this page. Plus, we’ll donate a portion of the cost savings to the Wounded Warrior Project. Do it for the environment. Do it for the next generation. But first, do it just for one day.
Don't forget to join us and Power IT Down on August 27, 2009. Register now to receive an email reminder.
June 2009: Sustainability Committee joins AASHE. 
February 2009: The Sustainability Committee rolls out the new Sustainability Partner Program.
February 2009: The campus has switched to using a new Ice-Melt that is more environmentally friendly. Find out more here.
Printer ink cartridge and plastic bag recycling now available at the lobby of University Commons near the book store and at the Williams Center near the first floor entrance facing the spine bridge.
Over 3 Million gallons of water saved at campus facilities! Get more information here.