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www.ncsu.edu/sustainability

Tracy DixonSustainability Director

Tracy_Dixon@ncsu.edu919-513-0211

ncsu.edu/sustainability

www.ncsu.edu/sustainability

What is Sustainability?

Clean water

Clean air

Energy efficient

Renewable energy

MobilityWise 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

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Common sustainability components

Campus Environmental Sustainability Team (CEST)

working groups

Academics & research

Buildings

Culture

Energy

Land use

Materials

Transportation

Waste reduction & recycling

Water

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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

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Where to go for information: ncsu.edu/sustainability

Liaison list

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Sustainability Annual Report

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What can you do?

• Join Campus Sustainability Team • Involve your college/department in

Sustainable Semester/Earth Day • Sign up for sustainability email 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

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Contact

Tracy DixonSustainability DirectorTracy_Dixon@ncsu.edu513-0211

David DeanOutreach CoordinatorDavid_Dean@ncsu.edu513-0177

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