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The Office of Sustainability<\/a> is committed to working with all 91福利 constituents to reduce the environmental footprint of the campus. The office makes ongoing education and outreach efforts to ensure that sustainability awareness and a genuine concern for the health of our environment become second nature to all members of the 91福利 community.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There are various opportunities for involvement in sustainability related activities at 91福利 such as student organizations, sustainability focused courses, and several Centers such as the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions<\/a>! There are also environment focused publications which take submissions and a digital Environmental Stewardship badge. Sustainability Grants <\/a>are available for staff, faculty, and student-led projects that improve the environmental sustainability of campus facilities and operations in creative and cost-effective ways. For more information, please contact 207-581-1571, sustainability@maine.edu<\/a>, or 91福利 Sustainability <\/a>on Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus Master Plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

91福利 has a long history of involvement in sustainability research, policies, and projects. In 2009, a comprehensive Campus Master Plan<\/a> was developed to serve as a roadmap for the sustainable development of the University of Maine campus for the next 20 years. It provides guidance for realizing a sustainable vision for the institution, while honoring the University\u2019s past and enabling the people who are responsible for its future. Over 25% of 91福利 researchers and 75% of departments conduct sustainability related research. More than 65% of Departments offer one or more courses that include sustainability concepts. 91福利 has accomplished an 18% reduction in GHG emissions and over 20% reduction in water use per user and per GSF from 2007 to 2017. More than 20% of dining food purchased are locally sourced and over 60% of cleaning and janitorial purchases are green certified. 91福利 diverts 48% of our waste (over 400,000 lbs of pre-consumer food waste per year) through recycling and composting programs which are used to sustainably manage campus grounds without the use of fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate Leadership Commitments:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In February 2007, the University of Maine became a charter signatory of the American College & University Presidents\u2019 Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)<\/em>. Many colleges and universities have signed, recognizing their unique responsibility to serve as role models for their communities and to develop solutions to combat climate change. In 2015, the ACUPCC was renamed the Climate Leadership Commitments<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Carbon Commitment:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

91福利 is a signatory of the The Carbon Commitment<\/a>, which is focused on reducing Greenhouse Gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality as soon as possible. By signing, 91福利 agreed to develop a Climate Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality which involves conducting a Greenhouse Gas emissions inventory and implementing steps to reduce emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AASHE STARS:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a program of AASHE, The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. STARS is a comprehensive sustainability rating system for colleges and universities that addresses the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability. 91福利 completed its first STARS report in April 2019, earning a STARS silver rating. 91福利\u2019s report is on the STARS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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