Energy
The energy sources Syracuse University uses includes electricity, steam, chilled water, and natural gas. The University also has onsite solar photovoltaics and solar thermal. The University implements a variety of techniques to help reduce the overall energy usage on campus through energy efficiency projects, controls, temperature policies, and building schedules. Learn more about renewable energy use on campus here.
Water
Water is a valuable natural resource and Syracuse University takes water conservation seriously. Learn more about the steps we’ve taken to conserve water across campus here.
Buildings
Our campus sustainability goals include our needs and requirements for growth as a campus, which is why building enclosures shall be designed to achieve energy performance goals.
Recycling and Waste Reduction
Since 1990, Syracuse University has supported and participated in Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency’s recycling program. As recycling goes, the University is considered single stream, which means you can place all your recyclables in one recycling bin. The University has installed numerous recycling collection bins in every campus building. Details on what you can recycle and other waste reduction initiatives here.
Electronic Waste
The term “electronic waste” is applied to a wide range of products which require different types of processing at the end of their useful lives. Specific types of e-waste for which recycling is available on campus can be found here.
Food/Dining
Syracuse University Food Services (SUFS) purchases products locally whenever possible. Food and supplies are purchased either directly from producers or through local distributors, cutting down on the miles a product has to travel to our campus, reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions emitted. Please view the list of local vendors here.
Transportation
Getting around while you’re on SU’s campus is quick, convenient and sustainable. For those who are able, the entire Main Campus area is walkable. You can also bike. SU has installed bicycle racks near most academic and residential buildings. The main campus connects to an evolving city-wide network of bike lanes and other infrastructure.
Grounds
Learn about the pest management system Syracuse University uses to manage its 950 acres.
Campus Map
Check out the water bottle filling stations, bike racks, electric vehicle charging stations, LEED buildings etc. on the campus map.