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What is Sustainability?

Sustainability is often expressed by three pillars--environment, equity, economy. The choices we make--how we travel, the food and water we consume, the products we buy, the energy we use, how we make a living, and how we treat others just to name a few--are all part of sustainability. Browse our site to learn how you can engage in sustainability topics through your studies, extracurricular activities and every day habits!

 

The Sustainability Demonstration House is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm, everyone is welcome!

Visit us at the Sustainability Demonstration House!

How to Engage in Sustainability @ UCCS

  1. Visit the UCCS Sustainability Demonstration House and take a tour

    Whether you own a home, renting an apartment, or looking to reduce your utility bills, plan a visit to the demonstration house to learn best practices inside and outside. Start learning here.

  2. Stop by Roaring Fork Dining Hall and eat a recipe prepared by SWELL

    Our SWELL (Sustainability, Wellness and Learning) initiative at UCCS is a campus food initiative to promote wellness through hands-on learning and skill building in sustainability practices to regenerate human health, cultivate a mindful society, and protect planet Earth. Learn how to engage here. 

  3. Borrow a bike lock from KFL

    Biked to campus but forgot your lock? Check out a bike lock for free at the Kraemer Family Library's main Circulation Desk. Learn how here.

  4. Submit a project for funding through the Green Action Fund

    Receive grant funding to implement your sustainable ideas on campus. Learn about the five pillars and how to apply here. 

  5. Visit the UCCS Farm

    Attend a UCCS Farm event, volunteer, bring your class on a field trip, and so much more.  Connect with them here. 

  6. Take a Sustainability flagged course

    Your UCCS General Education requirements include a sustainability-flagged course. Check out all these courses that you can add to your degree plan.

  7. Join the Sustainability Committee

    Are you a faculty, staff, or student looking to integrate sustainable practices in your department? Attend a monthly committee meeting to improve teaching, research, operations, and other work related to sustainability on campus. Learn more here.

  8. Choose your commute with many transportation options

    With so many ways to get to campus, how do you choose your commute? Learn about transportation options here. 

 

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