Welcome to the DePauw University Sustainability Home Page!

Breaking News: DePauw University appoints Carol Steele as Administrative Coordinator of Campus Sustainability Efforts. Her appointment is mentioned in this article discussing the signing of the PCC.

While you're here take a while to look at our Sustainability Status Report for 2008

Big News! President Casey Signed the University Presidents Climate Committment

Check out the Official University News Release and more information on the American College and University Presidents Climate Committment

Our Mission:
Sustainability has emerged in recent years as a broad, integrative priority on DePauw’s campus, with leadership and support from all university stakeholder groups, including students, staff, faculty, parents, alumni, trustees and advisory boards. This green transition appears in many corners of Higher Education. DePauw’s sustainability initiatives seek to make our university a place that prepares all members of our academic community to participate in forming a just and sustainable future. Please use this site as a resource to learn about what's happening at DePauw and how to get involved!

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Sustainability Tip of the Week:
Unplug!
Many appliances like TVs, DVD players, stereos and cell phone chargers use electricity even when not in use. This is called Phantom draw and it can account for up to 5% of your electric bill. You can stop it by directly unplugging electronics or by plugging items into a surge protector/power strip and turning the whole strip off when you leave a room.