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HIGHER EDUCATION LOWER CARBON FOOTPRINT
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WARM UP TO CHANGE
While some schools are switching from coal heat to natural gas, others are turning manure and compost into energy that can be used to heat campus buildings.
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TAP INTO LESS WATER
Landscaping with drought-tolerant plants and water-saving dorm competitions are just a few of the conservation
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To reduce emissions and fuel costs, more and more schools rely on electric vehicles or those that use biofuel for moving people and cargo across campus.
THE BIG IDEAS
from America’s Top 10 Greenest Colleges & Universities
CLASS FOR ECO-CITIZENS
A growing number of coursework, including subjects like wildlife conservation and sustainable crop production.
Sierra
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PLUG IN AND RIDE
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FARM-TODINING HALL
Forward-thinking universities are sourcing as much as half their food locally and donating leftover food to non-profits.
MANAGE THE TRASH
Outside-the-box solutions include fines for printing too much paper, donation events on moving day, and discounts for reusable containers at the dining hall.
Content sponsored by Polaris Commercial, a division of Polaris Industries.
6
WARM UP TO CHANGE
While some schools are switching from coal heat to natural gas, others are turning manure and compost into energy that can be used to heat campus buildings.
5
TAP INTO LESS WATER
Landscaping with drought-tolerant plants and water-saving dorm competitions are just a few of the conservation
4
To reduce emissions and fuel costs, more and more schools rely on electric vehicles or those that use biofuel for moving people and cargo across campus.
THE BIG IDEAS
from America’s Top 10 Greenest Colleges & Universities
CLASS FOR ECO-CITIZENS
A growing number of coursework, including subjects like wildlife conservation and sustainable crop production.
Sierra
1
PLUG IN AND RIDE
3
2
FARM-TODINING HALL
Forward-thinking universities are sourcing as much as half their food locally and donating leftover food to non-profits.
MANAGE THE TRASH
Outside-the-box solutions include fines for printing too much paper, donation events on moving day, and discounts for reusable containers at the dining hall.
Content sponsored by Polaris Commercial, a division of Polaris Industries.
