Blueprint for a Green Campus (2001 Update) 

Table of Contents | Introduction | Climate-Friendly Campus | Growing Without Increasing Traffic | Safe/Healthy Campus | Consumption and Disposal Habits | 2002 Blueprint Update | Original Blueprint  

Table of Contents

Introduction

In April of 2000, the University of Colorado Environmental Center released the Blueprint for a Green Campus. To quote the introduction to the Blueprint:

"Building on the environmental successes at CU over the last two decades, we propose a vision of a growing, dynamic campus which steps lightly upon the earth and satisfies additional demands for energy, transportation, and resources through increased efficiency rather than increased consumption." [more...]

Creating a Climate Friendly Campus

Growing without Increasing Traffic

Creating a Safe and Healthy Campus

• Part I: Minimizing Hazardous Waste
• Part II: Minimizing Exposure to Toxic Chemicals and Pesticides

Greening Campus Consumption and Disposal Habits

• Part I: Purchasing Environmentally-Responsible Products
• Part II: Capping Waste going to the Landfill at Today's Level