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Learn what you can recycle at Columbia. Donate and swap unwanted items during Clean + Go Green and Give + Go Green events. Use the surplus re-use program to donate or re-use office furniture and equipment. Taste, don't waste — practice mindfulness when selecting food in the dining halls and other eating establishments around campus.

Try out Citi Bike, available on and near Columbia's campuses. Bike to work and store your ride in Columbia's secure bicycle parking areas. Ride the Intercampus Shuttle, which you can track in real time using the Passio Go! app, or the on-demand Evening Shuttle powered by Via to get around campus at night. Visit the Transportation website for more sustainable commute options.

Join a sustainability-focused student club or get involved in the Sustainable Leaders Network. Join the Workspace Certification Program with your office, school, or department to make your workspace a little greener. Take advantage of existing programs in your living space or lab.

Submit a maintenance request to make your space more comfortable and efficient.

Turn off lights, power down, and unplug electronics when not in use, especially during nights and breaks.

Get discounts on coffee and use filtered water stations across campus to refill your bottle.

Browse the Earth Institute’s Course Guide and events calendar to learn about environmental studies from some of the world’s best.

Washing in cold or "bright colors" uses 90% less energy than washing in hot and it preserves the life of your clothes.

By reducing your shower time you can help save water and the energy used to heat the water.

Take the Green Monday pledge to learn how to make slight shifts in your lifestyle, starting with what you eat, which can help to reduce your environmental impact. 

Are you putting together a sustainability event or initiative on campus? Brand your posters, powerpoints and flyers with the Sustainable Columbia logo to join the movement. Contact Environmental Stewardship to learn about the branding guidelines.

Learn more about Columbia's campus-wide plan to become a more sustainable community.