Syracuse University Sustainability

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This is the official page for all things sustainable at Syracuse University! This is the official page for all things sustainable at SU.

Come aboard, get involved and follow our progress as we “Green the Orange” to implement SU’s Climate Action Plan and reduce our campus carbon footprint. Enjoy the ride!

05/19/2026

The Student Engagement Department lent a hand in Pete's Giving Garden today!🌱

Summer volunteer hours will be held every Tuesday from 10 AM until noon. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome!

05/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to 'Cuse Collections, the volunteers who helped make it happen, and to all of the organizations who partnered with us!

Donations went to seven different local organizations including the Boys & Girls Club, Rescue Mission, Spanish Action League, Huntington Family Centers, Lydia's Attic, SEA Without Borders, and John 6:12.

'Cuse Collections continues to help reduce waste on campus and benefits those in the community.🍊

04/27/2026

'Cuse Collections begins Wednesday at 9AM! 🍊

Accepted donations include:
- Small kitchen items and appliances (microwaves, toasters, blenders, TVs, lamps, silverware, pots and pans, and vacuums)
- Gently used/new clothing
- Gently used/new shoes

We cannot accept:
- Bedding (pillows, mattress toppers, comforters, and sheets)
- Visibly distressed or damaged clothing or shoes
- Broken items or appliances
- Books and school supplies
- Food

*While we are not accepting food donations, nonperishable unopened food can be donated to the Coach Mac Food Pantry in Hendricks Chapel.*

All items will be donated to local organizations. Help cut down on waste and support the Syracuse community!

04/22/2026

Hope everyone has been enjoying Earth Day! 🌎 Thanks to everyone who attended the walking tour. ☀️ And a big thank you to for letting us speak with Chef Rick Leonardo about composting and food waste in the dining halls!

04/21/2026

Join us on a walking tour tomorrow highlighting various sustainability projects across campus! Tour will conclude at the Ernie Davis Dining Hall with free samples of Spare Burger and a plant based food option.

04/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended yesterday's event with beekeeper Bob Faulkner! Bob spoke about how the honeybee hives are maintained and how honey is produced. Attendees were able to ask questions and even received a sample of campus honey! 🐝

Stop by our next Earth Month event on Monday on the Einhorn Family Walk (weather permitting). We'll be handing out propagated plants! 🌱

03/19/2026

Do you know where your leftover food goes in the dining hall?🍎 Syracuse University works with OCRRA.org to handle all compost. Questions? Don't hesitate to reach out!

02/26/2026

Swipe through to explore how Sustainability Management has evolved over the years! And be sure to check out the timeline on our website.

02/10/2026

Have you noticed the new LEDs in Bird?💡😎

01/30/2026

Projects led by Sustainability Management are happening across campus right now! Swipe to learn more. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out.

Address

161 Farm Acre Road
Syracuse, NY
13244

Website

http://sustainability.syr.edu/

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