Office of Sustainability

About HSC Sustainability

Our university’s mission is to “create solutions for a healthier community”. HSC Sustainability within Facilities Management supports that mission by advancing sustainable practices on campus through educational outreach, programs and initiatives, and our own campus operations.

• Defining sustainability and our focus and vision
• Take action
• Sustainability & Health

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Key Initiatives

The Office of Sustainability was founded in 2012 after the HSC students voted in a fee to fund environmental improvements on campus.  This fee, the Sustainable Campus Fee, helps fund many programs, projects, and events on campus.

• HSC Community Garden
• Reduce – Reuse – Recycle
• Labs & Freezers
• Alternative Transportation

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Events & Announcements

Our vision is to transform our students and employees into people with a sustainability mindset.  Take action today to make our campus and community healthier and more sustainable.

• Virtual Earth Day Celebration April 12-30th – Get a FREE Water Bottle/Coffee Mug!  Learn more at unthsc.edu/earthday
• Get involved
• 2021 Subsidized Monthly and Annual Transit Passes on Sale Now
• HSC Community Recycling Event POSTPONED to Fall 2021 (see list of accepted items)

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This page was last modified on March 15, 2021