UWM Office of Sustainability Green Office Certification Training Course 1: What is Sustainability?

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UWM Office of Sustainability Green Office Certification Training Course 1: What is Sustainability?

Sustainability at UWM Sustainability is a process by which decisions are made regarding needs and growth that are ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable. It’s about meeting the needs of the campus today without jeopardizing the needs of future generations. Sustainability engages students, faculty, staff and the community, both locally and globally. Managing our Resources Wisely Environmental Capital Human

The Office of Sustainability was founded in Within Finance and Administrative Affairs- Working throughout campus

Sustainable Initiatives Throughout Campus  Recycling & Waste  Green Cleaning  Energy Conservation  Green Building  Stormwater Management  Natural Lawn Care  Local, Organic Food  Purchasing  Alternative Transportation  Working Across Administration, Academia, & Student Affairs  Creating Programs, Measuring Impact & Communicating with the Campus Community

Ways to contact Office of Sustainability You can contact our office through these medias: Website: Facebook: Phone: Located at: Architecture and Urban Planning, Room 333