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51³Ô¹ÏÍø approaches sustainability through the lens of interconnectedness and interdependence of the social, environmental, and economic components. Learn more about us and our approach to sustainability.

16 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified buildings
125+ Annual tons of inedible food waste captured for energy production
24% Energy use reduction on the Kent campus since 2004
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Sustainability Initiatives

  • Academics

    Academics

    Many faculty members across 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s colleges and schools incorporate sustainability into their courses.  View the course inventory below or check out the following areas, which may be helpful starting points. Another option is to ask your advisor.

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  • Energy

    Energy

    Energy consumption and production are important factors in sustainability. The most effective action we can take to reduce the impact of energy production is to reduce our consumption. For the energy we do use, we want to consider how it is produced and transmitted. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is addressing all of these aspects of campus energy.

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  • Food

    Food

    Find these healthy, delicious, and sustainable food options and projects on campus.

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  • Green Building

    Green Building

    Green building strategies have the potential to improve buildings by increasing energy efficiency, decreasing operating costs, improving indoor air and environmental quality, and reducing water use.

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  • Natural Areas

    Natural Areas

    51³Ô¹ÏÍø Kent Campus is located in the City of Kent in northeast Ohio in Portage County. We take immense pride in the beautification of our campus and realize the importance of a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

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  • Transportation

    Transportation

    51³Ô¹ÏÍø strives to create transportation options on campus.

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  • Water

    Water

    Many issues surround water, whether it is stormwater, drinking water, or waste water; quantity, quality, flow.  We want the right kind, in the right amount, in the right place, at the right time.

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  • Zero Waste

    Zero Waste

    51³Ô¹ÏÍø is a single-stream campus, where different recyclable materials can be placed in the same recycling bin on campus. Everyone’s actions to recycle and minimize waste at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø divert thousands of pounds of waste from landfills, protect the environment, and conserve natural resources.

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