Santa Clara University

sustainability at scu

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved in sustainability. From learning more about sustainable living, to developing policies to help the University reduce our carbon footprint, each of us has an important part to play! See below for suggestions based on your role at SCU.

 

Ways to get involved, specific for...

  • students with compost pailsStudents

    Learn how to get involved in sustainability at SCU, from learning which courses are related to sustainability, to joining a student organization, and more! Make a difference on our campus and in the community; sustainable living at SCU; and annual events of interest to SCU students.

  • zipcar-campusFaculty & Staff

     Learn how to develop sustainable practices in the workplace and at home.

 

Sustainability Liaison Network

These networks engage sustainability enthusiasts across the campus to further develop a culture of sustainability at Santa Clara University. Contact sustainability@scu.edu to learn more about becoming a Sustainability Liaison.

  • campisisocial_hjonson_LK_051413CF Sustainability Liaisons

    Community Facilitator Sustainability Liaisons engage their residents in sustainable behaviors, create sustainability-themed bulletin boards and programs, and facilitate campus-wide residence hall initiatives including the Energy Challenge, Swap for Good, and waste diversion during move out.

  • workplace sustainability liaisonsWorkplace Sustainability Liaisons

    Workplace Sustainability Liaisons engage their colleagues in sustainable behaviors in order to develop a culture of sustainability among faculty and staff at SCU.

  • students with community-supported agriculture vegetablesNeighborhood Sustainability Liaisons

    Neighborhood Sustainability Liaisons engage their housemates and neighbors in sustainable behaviors in order to develop a culture of sustainability among students at SCU.

  • students writing during a scoops meetingStudent Organization Sustainability Liaisons

    Student Organization Sustainability Liaisons engage their organization's members in sustainable behaviors in order to develop a culture of sustainability among students at SCU.

 
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