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Campus sustainability office
Who We Are
The Penn StateCampus Sustainability Office (CSO) isresponsible for improving the sustainability performance of theniversity. Our belief is that sustainability is a source of innovation for improving quality, engaging employees, serving student interests, and increasing efficiency. Our expertise is in the area of behavioral change, communications, and sustainable operations. The office is part of the University's Finance & Business Division ,serves all Penn State campuses and locations, and works closely with partners in research, teaching, student affairs, and outreach.
Our main goals are to:
- Engage employees and students in behavioral change to promote sustainability.
- Track and assess Penn State's sustainability progress.
- Connect people and resources through events and communications.
- Support the planning and implementation of Penn State'ssustainability strategy.
- Assist faculty and staff in greening their operations.
Strategic Plan
Click on the buttons to learn more about about our key programs!
Meet the Team
Staff
- Erik Foley, Manager, Sustainability Programs
814-865-2291
- Lydia Vandenbergh, Program Manager
814-863-4893 - Jeremy Bean, Program Manager
814-867-4219 - Rob Andrejewski, Program Manager
814- 865-2714
- Matt Kaslow, Intern
- Brigid Gregory, Intern
- Lia Peralta, Intern
- Michelle Mancini, Intern
- Alex Rosenthal, Intern
Contact Us
Address: 1 Land and Water Research Building, University Park, PA 16801
Phone: 814-863-4893
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Programs We Offer
Green Teams
Green Teams are groups of faculty and staff to take specific actions to help their organization (college, department, building, etc.) operate in a more efficient, innovative, and healthy way. We now have over 40 Green Teams. More info on how to learn how to start or join a Green Team.
Green Paws
The Green Paws Program is a simple, effective way for faculty and staff to "green" their office and earn a certification.
STARS
STARS (Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and
universities to gauge relative progress toward sustainability.
Eco Reps
The student Eco-Rep program is a network of trained, paid, student sustainability educators, called Eco-Reps, that live in residence halls and promote environmentally responsible lifestyles. Learn how to become an Eco-Rep.
Consulting
We also consult with many departments on how to improve their sustainability efforts, including how to improve their sustainability curriculum, improving building efficiency, and organizational behavioral change, to name a few.
What You Can Do
Follow Us! (Facebook, Newsletter, Twitter)- Form a Green Team
- Get Your Work Space Green Paws Certified
- Become an Eco-Rep
- Share Your Ideas for the Sustainability Strategic Plan
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Reports
Penn State's Campus Sustainability Office's recently compiled reports