SGA Sustainability Committee
Learn More About Sustainability on Campus and Beyond...!
Sustainability is a broad term that we hear frequently, but what
does it really mean? Well, it means something different to each
individual, but the most commonly used definition is:
“Sustainable development is development
that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations
to meet their own needs."
Another way to look at sustainability is as a balance of
three main pillars of society: the environment, the economy,
and society. When a community protects the needs of all three
pillars, that is truly sustainable living.
AWESOME blogs written by AWESOME SSC members: (Seriously- they're awesome)
By Matt Dalhausen
Watts and wagers is a blog about energy – how we use it, policies we can make to use it better, and all the implications it has on how we live. The focus is at the macro scale; energy use in society, historically, and into the future.
By Ori Gutin
Discourse on the major international headlines on climate and energy movements.
Our University's departments and administration is committed to being green, too. Just check out these initiatives!
Office of Sustainability: The Office of Sustainability was created in 2007 and is dedicated to furthering the sustainability of our campus.
Green Dining: From excellent recycling and composting facilities, to the recently opened Terp Farm, to our 2020 Real Food Goal, dining services is committed to being green.
Stamp Student U is Going Green: Stamp has taken on a number of great initiatives in recent years: a green roof, battery recycling, and food court composting!
Green Commuting: Many students commute every single day to campus, and DOTS is working to limit their environmental footprint.
BikeUMD: Want to join the herd of bikers on UMD's campus?! Of course you do! Click here for more information!
Academic Programs: Beyond the Sustainability minor being the most popular minor on campus, UMD offers a multitude of sustainability majors. Its time to green your academics!
Sustainability Fund: Every year $300,000 is available to any student or faculty member to use for a project to enhance the sustainability
of our campus. Apply for a grant today!
Green Facilities: Facilities Management works hard to ensure that their work is as sustainable as possible - check it out!
Reslife Sustainability: Its hard to live sustainably when you're in a dorm, but Reslife is doing its absolute best to help you out.
Interested in what other groups/clubs are doing to promote environmentalism at UMD? Go to our "Green groups on campus" page under the "Resources" tab!
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