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ESF Celebrates Campus Sustainability Month
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), the most distinguished institution in the nation that focuses on the study of the environment, is celebrating Campus Sustainability Month throughout October to raise awareness of the value of sustainability.
"While we use October to celebrate ESF's sustainability initiatives, they're something we focus on year-round," said ESF President Joanie Mahoney. "We're proud to showcase innovative and impactful sustainability programs throughout campus and effectively weave sustainability into academic programs. Our sustainability practice is a key part of our mission to 'Improve Your World'."
To celebrate and kickoff a new year of sustainability, ESF is holding the following events:
Trash + Recycling Audit
Get an up-close look at what the campus discards and how well we sort trash and recycling. Participants will sort through campus trash — wearing proper PPE and with safety training — to understand the college's trash and recycling habits.
10 a.m. – noon | Wednesday, Oct. 5 | Grounds Building (across from Walters Hall)
Campus Crunch
ESF students, faculty, and staff will join colleges across the state as everyone bites into locally grown apples to celebrate New York state's food and farming.
12:30 p.m. I Oct. 24 I Moon Library patio (rain location: Gateway Center)
Sustainability Pledge
Students, faculty, staff, and alumni can take the Sustainability Pledge to Pledge their commitment to being an environmental champion by engaging in sustainable practices on campus, at work, and at home.
Campus Sustainability Month is organized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). ESF was recently recognized by AASHE as a top performer in its annual Sustainable Campus Index.
About SUNY ESF
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is dedicated to the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable and resilient future through design, policy, and management of the environment and natural resources. Members of the College community share a passion for protecting the health of the planet and a deep commitment to the rigorous application of science to improve the way humans interact with the world. The College offers academic programs ranging from the associate of applied science to the Doctor of Philosophy. ESF students live, study and do research on the main campus in Syracuse, N.Y., and on 25,000 acres of field stations in a variety of ecosystems across the state.