Current Sustainability Efforts

Both the construction and renovation of facilities will be undertaken while remaining committed to creating a sustainable and environmentally friendly campus.  While fostering a culture of sustainability that involves input from students, staff, faculty and community members, the University aims to continually improve and reduce the institution’s overall impact on the environment.  It is the University’s intention to achieve dynamic growth while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability through brownfield reclamation, responsible construction practices, chemical recycling, facilitating the use of public transportation, responsible energy management practices, and recycling programs.

• UofL Sustainability Policy - Pending Board of Trustees Approval
• Long range campus plan to include sustainable development guidelines - In Progress
• UofL Green Purchasing
• LEED Building Initiatives

 
Sustainability Resources

• U.S. Green Building Council
• American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment/Sustainability
• Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
• Build It Green
• Labs21
• Energy Star
• Environmental Resource Center for Higher Education (Campus ERC)
• EPA Compliance Assistance Centers

Green Living Tips

• Green Building Resource Guide
• U.S. Green Building Council (LEED for Homes)
• Guide to Green Living