A Commitment Towards a More Sustainable Community
About 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.
Drexel University’s Sustainability Commitment Statement
Drexel University is committed to protecting the needs of future generations, promoting excellence in environmental stewardship and sustainability, and encouraging individual members of the University community to develop approaches to their work and lifestyles that improve the Earth’s health. Therefore, Drexel University’s policies, practices, and curricula whenever possible will reflect approaches that encourage reductions in life cycle costs, safeguard or restore functioning natural systems, and enhance human well-being.
Drexel Green’s Organizational Structure
Board of Trustees
Board Subcommittees: Academic, Building & Properties, Student Life
Drexel Green Steering Committee
Academic Sustainability Committee / University Life Sustainability Committee / Sustainability Council
Drexel Green’s Areas of Concentration
Efficiency: Electricity, Water, Transportation
Recycle: Cans & Bottles, Paper, Printer Cartridges, and more
Reduction: Energy, Pollution, Waste
Re-Use: Bags & Mugs, Re-Purpose, Buy Recycled
Education: Learn & Apply, Investigate Solutions, Teach Others
Reduce driving speeds from 75 to 65 mph and increase your gas mileage by 15%.
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