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Transportation :: Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. There are numerous ways of getting to Mason's. Campuses without a car. From biking to taking mass transit. Mason is dedicated to making the campus a more pedestrian and bike. Friendly campus. Mason was recently designated as a Bicycle Friendly University by the League of American Bicyclists. There are resources to work a flexible schedule. Going the same way, if you want to borrow a car.
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Dining Sustainability :: Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. For more information: visit Sustainable Dining at Mason. Where does Mason's food come from? Link to Local Farmer Markets. Vegan and vegetarian options all around campus. 2016 Sustainability Student Spotlight: Zuri Gagnon. Group of students that performed for Mason's first Earth Week flash mob.
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Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. Mason is Making a Difference! George Mason University recognizes the importance of climate change and its unique responsibility as a role model in the community. The university is actively taking steps to reduce its environmental impact, primarily the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with the university's operations, to achieve climate neutrality. Mason has made real progre...
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Water :: Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. At Mason we are doing our best to protect and conserve our water. Within its buildings, Mason uses faucet aerators, motion sensors, and is piloting waterless urinals. On the Fairfax campus, our irrigation system has sensors that register when there is rainfall and on the Prince William campus, the irrigation system takes into account weather data.
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Waste Minimization and Recycling :: Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Research says that we should be able to recycle up to 75% of our waste. Last year, Mason recycled 15% of its waste we can do better! If each person at Mason recycles just one aluminum can a day that adds up to 40,000 cans a day! A green cleaning program; a surplus. During Move-Out in residential life; and recycles.
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Student Spotlight :: Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. Students are the lifeblood of the university. They are what drives and inspires all new projects, programs, and courses at Mason. The students below have shown leadership and dedication to sustainability at Mason. In addition to their demanding course loads, they carved time in their schedules to undertake projects, initiatives, or causes toward making Mason more sustainable. We are thrille...
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Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. Are you interested in shaping Mason and the region towards a more sustainable future? Consider becoming a Mason Green Patriot! Undergraduate student initiatives for campus and local community-level sustainability projects. Facilitate partnerships between faculty, staff, students, and the community. Like us on Facebook. Send an email to. To join the list serve. Attend an upcoming meeting.
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Landscaping :: Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. Even the trees and shrubs you choose for your property can help you save money. Well-placed trees to block wind or to shade your home can reduce your heating and cooling costs. George Mason University has several sustainability initiatives on its grounds including creating. Bumblebee and butterfly havens. Bumblebee and butterfly havens. Mason Grounds' Stormwater Program.
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Climate Action :: Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. To see how you can help Mason become a leader. Back in 2007, George Mason University's President Merten signed the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment. To measure its emissions, producing its first Climate Action Plan. Buying RECs also supports the development of the renewable energy industry in the United States. Mason was recognized by the US Environmental P...
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Energy :: Office of Sustainability :: George Mason University
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President's Statement on Sustainability. Waste Minimization and Recycling. Sustainability Studies Advisory Council. How much do you think Mason spends on electricity each year? If you guessed about $10 million, you are correct! Taking simple steps to conserve energy supports a thriving planet. Suggested green actions include. Heating and cooling = a building’s largest energy use. Changing the thermostat 1 degree = 1% savings. Dress appropriately for the weather to stay comfortable and ease thermostat use.
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