From the water we drink and the food we eat, to how we use energy, transportation and more, Lawrence is committed to reinforcing a culture of sustainability. Our campus is a learning laboratory where our residential campus, green initiatives and coursework can integrate to champion sustainability at Lawrence and beyond.

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Sustainable Lawrence is a campus-wide initiative that involves students, faculty, and staff members who want to help foster a culture of sustainability on campus and help us achieve our sustainability goals for the future.

Lawrence's Sustainability Goals

  1. Waste: Increase waste diversion rate (diverting waste from landfills) by 16%
  2. Food: Source 30% of food locally
  3. Transportation: Increase percentage of students, faculty, and staff that use public or alternative forms as primary form of transportation
  4. Energy: Reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 15%
  5. Water: Reduce campus-wide water usage by 10%
  6. Buildings: Operate and maintain campus buildings in accordance with published university sustainable operations maintenance guidelines
  7. Grounds: Follow landscape management program which reduces invasive species, exogenous chemicals, and water use

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Lawrentians are working hard to make campus a more sustainable place. Discover what the university is doing.

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Browse tips for sustainable living and work

Need tips for living and working more sustainably? Refer to our guide for action steps and resources.

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°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û's AASHE STARS Report

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) facilitates the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. See how °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹û is doing by reading our most recent report!