University of Colorado Boulder
ER-3: Sustainability in New Student Orientation

Sustainability is emphasized in material ways through provision of reusable bags for materials, all-electronic reservations systems, streamlined publications (using recycled paper and soy-based ink), zero-waste meal provision to students and parents during orientation, composting and recycling information and in notices in our publications about the importance of sustainable practices to the campus. Sustainability is emphasized in educational efforts through orientation programming (for example, see http://www.colorado.edu/orientation/reserve/downloads/Orient_AUG10_A_FWEB1.pdf). Recycling and composting stations are available throughout facilities and during orientation meals, advertising zero-waste practices and correct procedures for disposal of recyclables and compostables. The large August orientation session contains a program specifically designed to educate students and parents on sustainability on campus: Sustainability at CU: Greening the Black and Gold—Macky Auditorium Come learn how CU Buffs live green. With 40 years of student-led campus conservation efforts—from the nation’s first environmental center to the first collegiate recycling program, green power purchases, a zero-waste stadium, and award-winning bus and bicycle programs—it’s only natural that CU-Boulder was named the #1 green campus by Sierra magazine.