
"It’s only natural that our nation's universities—incubators of progressive, forward thinking policies and innovation—should be the models of environmentally sound practices. With this blueprint, the University of Colorado's Environmental Center has compiled a manual of the best environmental strategies that universities can employ—as well as tapped into the energy and enthusiasm of college students—and is thus showing the way to a higher quality of life on campuses and instilling environmental values and habits among our future leaders."
—Congressman Mark Udall (D-Colorado)
"Once again, the CU Environmental Center is at the forefront of American institutions engaging in positive actions for the Earth, with the substantive Blueprint for a Green Campus. This initiative combines vision and practical action to promote a healthier campus and a clean energy future."
—Denis Hayes, Chair, Earth Day Network
"The Blueprint for a Green Campus presents CU Boulder with both inspiration and challenge, and then kindly offers a thoughtful pathway to meet the challenge."
—David Skaggs, Former Congressman (D-Colorado); Adjunct Professor at CU
"It is high time for the universities of America to join with enlightened corporate leaders to help lead the way towards an environmentally sustainable society. The Blueprint for a Green Campus identifies some of the most important steps the University of Colorado can take to lead the way."
—Russ Peterson, Former Governor (R) of Delaware
"The CU-Boulder campus is to be congratulated for its continuing commitment to environmentally sound policies and activities. I look forward to working with the Environmental Center on the Blueprint for a Green Campus."
—Chancellor Richard Byyny, University of Colorado at Boulder