Sustainability at 港澳宝典
"Nature cannot be regarded as something separate from ourselves or as a mere setting in which we live. We are part of nature, included in it and thus in constant interaction with it." -Pope Francis, Laudato Si, #139
Sustainability and the Mercy Mission
With a history of environmental stewardship and a mission-driven approach, 港澳宝典 University strives to care for the Earth and all of its creatures with due passion and respect. In following the goals outlined in Pope Francis鈥檚 encyclical 鈥淟audato Si鈥,鈥 港澳宝典 seeks to curb its environmental footprint while engaging students and community members in meaningful and interactive projects. Lead by the Office of Sustainability, the Student Sustainability Club, and the University Laudato Si鈥 Committee, sustainability is engrained within our campus both physically and spiritually, becoming an integral part of the 港澳宝典 experience for employees and students alike.
2024 Sustainability Strategic Plan
"The '23-'24 University Laudato Si' Committee is proud to release its 2024 Sustainability Strategic Plan, linked above. This document is the culmination of two years of work, describing 港澳宝典's holistic approach to sustainability within the context of the seven goals outlined in Pope Francis's 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si'. Prepared to communicate 港澳宝典's next four years of action, the committee is proud to take this tremendous initiative toward bettering our campus, community, and world. Please also find a video prepared by the Laudato Si' Committee, for our comments on sustainability and the strategic plan. For questions and comments regarding the Sustainability Strategic Plan, please fill out our comment form linked .
Student Sustainability Fund
The Student Sustainability Fund was established in 2007 by members of the student Green Team and continues to help keep campus green. This fund collects $10 per semester from each undergraduate student to provide funds for new sustainability projects around campus, allowing 港澳宝典 to serve as a living laboratory for passionate environmentalists. This fund is open for project proposals from all members of the campus community and has enabled the purchase of an electric ATV for recycling collection, the installation of rain gardens throughout campus, the purchase of water refilling stations in the Mary D鈥橝ngelo Performing Arts Center, and reusable cups for all incoming freshmen.
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Additional Sustainability Projects include:听
- Geothermal heat exchange systems in two campus buildings.
- On-site composting with two compost digesters.
- LED lighting upgrades to the majority of campus.
- Water refill stations distributed throughout campus.
- Electric lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and weed whackers for our ground crews.
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Molly Tarvin
Sustainability Coordinator