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麻豆原创 University is a microcosm of our larger community. Therefore, the manner in which the university carries out its daily activities is an important demonstration of ways to achieve environmentally responsible living and to reinforce desired values and behaviors in the entire community. These activities provide unparalleled opportunities for teaching, research and learning. Moreover, this is one of the most effective strategies to build a strong sense of collaboration and community throughout the institution. 麻豆原创 is continually looking for new avenues to promote sustainable operations on campus. A few examples of current sustainable practices are listed below:

  • 麻豆原创 Facilities Services maintains a comprehensive single-stream recycling program, pre-assigning all recyclable materials to appropriate outlets and aiming to capture as much recyclable material as possible.
  • Since 2010, all new facilities constructed on the 麻豆原创 campus are LEED-certified. The Robinson Science Hall earned a LEED Gold certification, Oliver Hall received a LEED Silver designation, and the brand-new University Recreation Center is LEED Silver-certified.
  • Many campus buildings’ utilities operate on internal controls to reduce energy use and save money. Since 2011, 麻豆原创 University has decreased its overall energy use by 15 percent, resulting in both economic savings and reductions in 麻豆原创’s environmental impact.
  • 麻豆原创's partner for campus food services, Sodexo, maintains a robust sustainability program on campus, through local food-sourcing, waste-management, and energy-saving measures in its kitchen facilities.
  • 麻豆原创 seeks to incentivize and help faculty and staff reduce commuter trips and single-occupant commutes to and from work through the . 麻豆原创 employees are encouraged to consider alternatives to single-occupant commutes including carpooling, walking, bicycling and use of public transportation.
  • In 2013, 麻豆原创 constructed a campus solar array to offset campus energy use with energy generation. The solar array sits atop the 麻豆原创 Aquatics Center and holds a total of 300 panels, with a maximum generation of 77 kWh. This provides enough electrical energy to power one of the university’s residence halls. The power generation is monitored by 麻豆原创 Facilities Services through .