Recycling & Sustainability
A Leader In Sustainability
With 18 residence halls encompassing over 6,200 students and a combined professional and student staff of over 250 employees, University Housing chooses to promote environmental consciousness and to educate students and staff alike. With a strong commitment to sustainability through activities and initiatives, University Housing works every day to bring positive change to the campus. For more information about sustainability efforts on campus, please contact the Office of Sustainability.
Some examples of University Housing's commitment to sustainability are:
- LEED Gold Certification - Cone Hall, Frank Hall, and Mountaineer Hall.
- Green Built Certification - Thunder Hill Hall.
- All residence halls utilize water-saving showers, faucets, and toilets as well as energy-saving light fixtures.
- All appliances in our residence halls are EPA Energy Star (opens in a new tab) compliant.
- All University Housing housekeeping cleaning products are biodegradable and green seal certified (opens in a new tab).
- Residents have the opportunity to participate in projects designed to reduce environmental impact.
- Ample numbers of bicycle racks are located across campus for students' convenience.
- The AppalCART (opens in a new tab) local bus system provides students with an alternative transportation option with stops convenient to the residence halls, academic buildings, and local shopping areas.
- The Living Green residential learning community offers students the opportunity to continue their education on sustainable practices in a residential setting.
