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transparent_instforsustainability_logo.pngEastern’s dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship has been decades in the making. It features three fundamental, interrelated elements, including an academic arm (the Center for Sustainability Studies), a public outreach operation (the Institute for Sustainability) and a commitment to sustainability on campus (the Green Campus Committee and its programs). Through this multi-pronged approach, Eastern has established itself as a national Green Campus and a leader in sustainability in Connecticut.

Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Green Buildings and Grounds

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Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Institute for Sustainability

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Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Recycling on Campus

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Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Sustainable Dining

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Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Thrift Warriors Thrift Shop

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Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education

AASHE Center for Sustainability Across the Curriculum

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Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Center for Sustainability Studies

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Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger

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Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Reporting AASHE STARS

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To explore these impacts, View Full Page, then mouse over areas of the Dashboard matrix to view project details contributing to the SDGs here at Eastern

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Eastern Magazine Sustainability Spotlight

From campus to community, sustainability takes many shapes. Spring 2024

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Sustainability In the News

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Princeton Review names Eastern a 'Green College' 15 years running

October 30, 2024

Eastern Connecticut State University is one of 511 institutions to be named to the Princeton Review's 2025 "Guide to Green Colleges." Since the guide was created in 2010, Eastern has been named a Green College 15 times.

"The Bear" by Andrew Krivak

Big Read aims to connect readers to local environment

September 30, 2024

Eastern Connecticut State University’s 2024-25 Big Read program kicked off on Sept. 18 with a presentation on the months-long series's themes, goals and events. The event was presented by Emily Todd, dean of arts and sciences, and Patty Szczys, executive director of Eastern’s Institute for Sustainability.

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STEM academy middle schoolers present sustainability solutions at Eastern

June 13, 2024

The Institute for Sustainability at Eastern Connecticut State University partnered with the Charles H. Barrows STEM Academy to spotlight a new generation of sustainability advocates on June 6. For the second consecutive year, dozens of eighth grade students filled the Student Center Betty Tipton Room with their research on the sustainability or human rights issue of their choosing.

Institute for Sustainability

Dr. Patricia Szczys
Executive Director
szczysp@easternct.edu
860-465-4324
greencampuscommittee@easternct.edu
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  • Photo from @easternct_sustainability on Instagram on easternct_sustainability at 12/3/24 at 7:09PM

    #ecowarriors

    Cleaning out your fridge for winter break? Take your food waste to the compost collection bin in the science building lobby. Nurture our community garden and keep it out of the waste stream. Win-win.
    🥑🥒🍍🥪🧇🍎🍊🍓🍞🥖🥕🥬🍚

  • Photo from @easternct_sustainability on Instagram on easternct_sustainability at 11/7/24 at 4:25PM

    We’re collecting leftover plastic film! The goal is to collect 1000lbs. A bench will be given to the community garden after 1000lbs are collected, and the dorm with the most collected will receive a prize! Click the link in our linktree to learn more.

  • Photo from @easternct_sustainability on Instagram on easternct_sustainability at 11/19/24 at 8:18PM

    Cleaning out your fridge before Thanksgiving? Be sure that food waste doesn’t go in the trash!

    Drop off locations available at the Student Center and Science Building. Dates and times above.

    DYK? The Science Building collection site is available anytime during the week - every week ?

    Make #foodwaste to #compost a new habit. #climateaction

  • Photo from @easternct_sustainability on Instagram on easternct_sustainability at 10/22/24 at 9:35PM

    It will be another day of unseasonably warm weather and beautiful foliage. A perfect day to join a community of readers and outdoor enthusiasts to experience the Hop River Trail right here in Willimantic.

    This is a community partner event helping us to understand more about *where we live* the theme for this year’s Big Read Program!

    #BigRead #bigread #thebear #NEABigRead

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