Suffolk University Earns Green College Grade

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Suffolk University Makes the Grade as “Green College”

Princeton Review Cites Coursework and Sustainable Practices 

BOSTON -- The Princeton Review has again included Suffolk University in its guide to the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, citing Suffolk’s “green-minded education” and its sound sustainable practices.

The Princeton Review’s Guide to 311 Green Colleges, created in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, profiles those institutions that demonstrate notable commitments to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities and career preparation. The Princeton Review surveyed hundreds of colleges across North America, asking administrators about their institutions’ green policies, practices and programs.

“Sustainability efforts have become a way of life at Suffolk University as we attend to environmental issues in the classroom, through outreach to faculty and staff, and by revamping our infrastructure,” said Marguerite Dennis, vice president for Enrollment and International Programs.

The 2011 guide notes Suffolk University’s more than 50 courses in sustainability in areas of study ranging from business to law to science.

“Suffolk University seeks to expand its sustainable projects on campus and in the greater Boston area through green-minded education and action,” the publication says.

The University’s building projects incorporate environmentally sound construction processes and sustainable principles in their design. New buildings use water conservation fixtures, energy-efficient lighting and HVAC equipment, and recycled materials. Suffolk’s 10 West Residence Hall, which opened in 2008, received LEED Gold certification.

Other Suffolk University environmental initiatives include:

  • Composting in café kitchens
  • Biking workshops
  • A Bring Your Own Bag program to encourage use of reusable bags
  • Mug Club that provides discounts to café customers with travel mugs
  • A bottleless water filtration system at the University’s Rosalie Stahl Center that has decreased bottled water consumption and miles driven for deliveries

·         A reuse/donation program in residence halls to reduce trash output, ensure reuse of items and benefit area charities

·         A Green Event Checklist to facilitate more environmentally friendly catered events

  • Opportunities for student involvement, volunteering, internships and workshops

The Princeton Review, which also featured Suffolk University in its first guide to green colleges in 2010, is but one organization that has recognized the institution’s environmental efforts. The University’s employee education program on waste reduction and recycling earned a Gold Achievement Award from the Environmental Protection Agency’s WasteWise Program, and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection recognized Suffolk University as the 2009 WasteWise “Partner of the Year” for its comprehensive recycling and waste-prevention efforts.

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Suffolk University, located in historic downtown Boston, with an international campus in Madrid, is a comprehensive global institution distinguished by the teaching and the intellectual contributions of its faculty.  Suffolk University offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 90 areas of study.  Its mission is to provide access to excellence in higher education to students of all ages and backgrounds, with strong emphasis on diversity. Learn more at www.suffolk.edu.


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London Drugs: 92,000 lbs of Styrofoam Recycled


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London Drugs hits recycling milestone: 92,000 lbs of
Styrofoam recycled since March 2007

Vancouver Island stores reduce garbage going to landfill by 63%
Victoria, BC  – It was four years ago in March that London Drugs partnered with B.C.-based Genesis Recycling to come up with a process and plan to divert Styrofoam from B.C. landfills. Since then, London Drugs has diverted one semi truck of Styrofoam each week from entering the waste stream. 
For the next month in Victoria, London Drugs will be hosting educational workshops and building awareness within the Capital Regional District of its “Bring Back the Pack program” which allows customers to bring back all of their packaging from London Drugs purchases, including cardboard, plastic and Styrofoam to London Drugs for proper recycling.
“We are really excited to be connecting with our loyal customers in Victoria to let them know that thanks to their commitment to recycling, London Drugs has hit a milestone unmatched by any other major retailer in Canada,” said Clint Mahlman, London Drugs senior vice president.
“London Drugs is committed to working together with our customers to decrease the amount of waste from going into the Hartland landfill. Packaging from products purchased at London Drugs such as cardboard and Styrofoam can simply be brought back to a London Drugs store for proper recycling,” said Mahlman.
Thanks to London Drugs employees, partners and customers across Western Canada the company has reduced waste going to landfills by at least 64 per cent chain wide. In Victoria, Garbage picks up are down by 63.6% since 2007.
For more information including videos and blog posts detailing London Drugs recycling please visit www.greendeal.ca 


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