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Promote Sustainability

Americans consume more energy and resources per capita than any other group of people. Being environmentally responsible might involve altering your everyday habits, but it doesn't have to be hard! If you make any of the changes outlined in this section, you'll reduce your environmental footprint.

Here is the single most important rule for all of us to live by: CONSUME LESS.

Sustainability Pledge

  • I pledge my support to Villanova University's efforts to become a more sustainable institution.
  • I also pledge to incorporate the ideals of environmental sustainability in my daily life on campus, in my living space, and at my home; to adhere to practices that endeavor to achieve energy efficiency, conserve water, control pollution, lower my carbon footprint, and achieve social justice.
  • I make this pledge with the hope that the needs of our generation are satisfied without compromising those of future generations.

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Why Sustainability

Villanova University Commitment to Sustainability

The Villanova community views environmental stewardship as part of the Augustinian mission. This stewardship includes policies and initiatives that set forth university-wide standards and goals.

Goal 1 - Villanova University will strive to practice the principles of environmental sustainability and wise use of resources within the university community. Villanova will make reasonable efforts to conserve resources. Methods to conserve may include, among other things:

The promotion of water conservation

Waste reduction and the conscientious use of materials

The conscientious production and consumption of food

The promotion of energy conservation

The use of renewable energy resources

Practicing environmental stewardship of its lands

The acquisition of sustainable modes of campus transportation

The adoption of green building standards

Goal 2 - Villanova University will engage in appropriate learning opportunities with the intention of creating a community whose members (students, faculty, staff, and graduates) are environmentally literate and responsible. Methods to do so may include, among other things:

Integrating social and environmental responsibility into curricular development

Fostering further research and a deeper understanding of environmentally sustainabledevelopment

Creating and promoting an informed network of Villanovans committed to the principles of environmental sustainability

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