Tracy Dixon Sustainability Director ncsu.edu/sustainability
What is Sustainability? Clean water Clean air Energy efficient Renewable energy Mobility Wise water use Zero waste Community participation Educated citizens Healthy citizens Economically diverse Livable wages & prosperity Stable society Land use Strong workforce Safe communities Balanced population
Common sustainability components Campus Environmental Sustainability Team (CEST) working groups Academics & research Buildings Culture Energy Land use Materials Transportation Waste reduction & recycling Water
Sustainability Office Focal point for sustainability Sustainability education & events Resource to programs –Initiating programs –Furthering commitments Make campus sustainability progress visible Coordinate Campus Environmental Sustainability Team Strategic & tactical planning Reporting Integrate sustainability into all that we do Green cleaning
Where to go for information: ncsu.edu/sustainability Liaison list
Sustainability Annual Report
What can you do? Join Campus Sustainability Team Involve your college/department in Sustainable Semester/Earth Day Sign up for sustainability list Submit a success story Take action! – turn out a light, recycle, choose “greener” office products, etc. Invite us to speak to your group Use us as a resource
Contact Tracy Dixon Sustainability Director David Dean Outreach Coordinator