Sustainability
Thursday April 18 10:30 AM, Centennial Plaza
Mission:
"Tennessee Tech University's Office of Sustainability strives to create a more environmentally
friendly campus that provides mentoring and support through the integration of research
and engagement for a sustainable campus."
In the fall of 2015, the Office of Sustainability was established to help promote and document sustainable initiatives on campus. From the fee, Tennessee Tech has been able to implement a Bike Share Program, purchase Electric Vehicles, put in Hydration Stations & Occupancy Sensors and other projects.
Green Power Switch, Project Regrind & Associated Research, along with other initiatives such as Student Outreach through Earth Week Activities, the “Tree”mendous planting on campus, and much more. We are are always open to new project ideas from students on campus. You can submit your ideas through our proposal form below.
Sustainability Plan: Tennessee Tech's Sustainability Strategic Plan
TN Tech is a STARS Silver Institution
The Sustainable Campus Committee approved funding to join AASHE, which founded the STARS program. This allows us to evaluate sustainability in Academics, Engagement, Operations, Planning & Administration, Innovation & Leadership, and the University as a whole. Since Fall of 2019, Tech has been rated as a Silver STARS University, this has continued with recertification in 2022 thanks to a community effort. Tech will be able to use this as a benchmark for moving forward and improving sustainable initiatives across the campus. This database is open to any faculty or student of Tennessee Tech. If you are interested in learning more about the rating system or helping collect information, contact us!
Student Workers: Office
Eve Bolich-Sledge
Kayla Sorensen
Amayalei Clark
Student Workers: Recycling
Xavier Sensabaugh Nick Gaspar
Dalton Fowler Bri Moore
Rohith Vadapalli Jane Vassar
Connor Wilson Scott Campbell
Kennedy Westmoreland