Drexel Green

THE DREXEL GREEN INITIATIVE at Drexel University was created in 2008 by students, faculty, and staff dedicated to transforming Drexel's campus into a sustainability leader. The initiative covers all aspects of operations, buildings, academic initiatives, and student life and is responsible for the strategic plan to further sustainable practices and policies.

NEWS AND INTERESTS more news

• Formula Hybrid Team Places Third in
International Competition more
• Drexel Awarded an “A” in Student Involvement for College
Sustainability on SEI Report Card more
• Drexel Named "Cool School" by Sierra Magazine more
• Drexel Student Sustainability Committee Seeks Members more

GREEN FACTS more facts

• Drexel Transportation Services uses biodiesel fuel (20% Soy
Blend) to operate its fleet of 11 shuttle buses.
• Annually, Drexel recycles approximately 300 tons of waste.
• Seventy-five percent of Drexel's buildings utilize Building
Automation Systems (BAS) to control mechanical equipment,
occupancy and lighting schedules, and temperature control.
• Drexel University has six hybrid vehicles as part of the
university fleet, and is committed to purchasing more hybrids
as vehicles are replaced. more

EVENTS more events

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Great Works Symposium Lecture on Energy and Environmental Justice
The discussion will be hosted by Jerome Shabazz and Laureen Boles more

Thursday, November 19, 2009
Baiada Center Competition: "Green to Gold Concepts to Change the World: People, Prosperity & Planet"
Part of the 2009 Global Entrepreneurship Week initiative. All Drexel students are encouraged to compete. more

Friday, February 26, 2010
3rd Annual Student Conference on Global Challenges
Student Panels with Water as a theme more