Binghamton: Green is our color

Binghamton University has received top recognition by The Princeton Review in its second annual Green Rating of colleges. One of only 15 colleges recognized by this rating, Binghamton is the only SUNY institution and the only university in New York state named to the honor roll.




Binghamton University's sustainability efforts range from an energy management system to wide-ranging recycling efforts that include organic gardening and composting. Other initiatives include numerous energy-savings projects, LEED building standards and educational efforts that include a residential community energy contest as well as regular programs and events that engage and educate the campus community in thinking about and changing energy habits.

In fall 2007, President Lois B. DeFleur was a charter signatory in endorsing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). To date, over 640 universities nationwide have signed on to work toward a goal of climate neutrality.




For more on Binghamton University's top green initiatives, programs and campus environment highlights such as research initiatives, the Nature Preserve, recycling and energy savings, see: http://www2.binghamton.edu/campus-climate-task-force/index.html.

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