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www.ncsu.edu/sustainability
Tracy DixonSustainability Director
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 [email protected]
David DeanOutreach [email protected]
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