Clark University has tracked Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions since 2008. In 2015, we met and passed the goals of our Climate Action Plan — it was a landmark year in the Plan, the year of our interim goal to reduce emissions by 20 percent below baseline. This interim goal was actually achieved in 2010 and has not been…
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Campus News & Events
Clark’s 2017 greenhouse gas emissions report will be released soon
In 2007, Clark signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) with the ultimate goal to be a carbon neutral campus by 2030. Every year, the university publishes a Greenhouse Gas Emissions report calculated in the University of New Hampshire’s carbon calculator. In 2015, we exceeded our interim goal of a 20 percent reduction of 2005…
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Welcome back, Green Clarkies! Stay sustainable in the snow
Welcome back, everyone! It may be cold and icy outside but that doesn’t mean we can’t stay sustainable as we’re getting into the swing of the spring semester. Here are five sustainable tips to help you get through the winter and minimize your impact! Get outside. Build a snowman, shovel snow, go on a walk, or…
Campus News & Events, Student News
Ten ways to ‘fall’ into sustainability
Fall has arrived in New England, and now we can think about how to adjust our day-to-day actions to save energy, improve our indoor spaces, and maintain health and wellness. Close and lock your windows before you leave your inside space. Locking is key because windows can slide back open and let in cold air. Pull…
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Fall recycling pick-up schedule is now available on Sustainable Clark website
Clark’s student Recycling Crew picks up recyclables (paper, co-mingled plastic/metal/glass) from all campus buildings at least once a week. The Fall 2014 Pick Up Schedule is available at Sustainable Clark, as well as complete recycling guidelines. Please note that this semester, the Recycling Crew will not do pick ups on Thursdays, but locations that previously were…
Campus News & Events, Faculty and Staff Notes
Help us create a better community space at the Clark Community Thrift Store
The Clark Community Thrift Store is wondering how it can become a better resource for the Clark and Main South communities. Please take a quick minute to tell us what your experience is with the Clark Community Thrift Store. We are looking forward to big changes this summer using your feedback! Click here to make…
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Waste-eliminating water bottle “filling stations” now available on campus
Clark has made it easier to be green with three new water bottle filling stations around campus! The new stations provide clear, cold, filtered water for your refillable bottles in the University Center, Kneller, and Jonas Clark 2nd floor. (Three more are planned for additional locations in the Academic Commons, Jefferson, and Goddard 3rd floor).…
Campus News & Events
Clark Catering is going zero!
Waste! Clark Catering, Sustainable Clark and Physical Plant are currently working together to completely eliminate garbage from our catering menu. You may have noticed the compost bins at catered events in the U.C.; they popped up in the beginning of October and are the first step in creating waste-free catering for the whole campus. By…
