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PROJECTS & PROGRAMS

Our active projects and programs on the Auraria Campus! Projects are defined as one time implementation with little oversight by the ASCP to run them. On the contrary, Programs usually have direct ASCP oversight. To learn about more ASCP projects and programs and the impact they've had on reducing our environmental footprint, check out our Annual Report!

Projects

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LEED Certified Buildings

The Auraria Campus has 9 LEED Gold Certified buildings from the U.S.G.B.C

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There are three solar arrays on the Auraria Campus producing a total of 854 kW!

to Bike Auraria Guide

We have 3 dedicated bike shelters for you to store your ride while you're on campus!

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Water Bottle Refill Stations

The ASCP has sponsored over 35 water bottle filling stations around campus.

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Water Action Plan

We partnered with One World One Water Center to create a water usage assessment

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Bike Fix-It Stations

Bike tools and air pumps are provided in key locations throughout campus

To Share Meals page

Download the Share Meals app to share and find leftover event food around campus!

to IARC pesticide evaluation

Steam Weed Killer

We collaborated with Auraria Campus Grounds to reduce our Glyphosate use by 50%

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LED Lighting Upgrades

We replaced 463 metal halide lights with LEDs, saving around 674 MTCO2e per year

Programs

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Auraria Community Garden

Local food, community building, and research opportunities for students

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Compost and Recycling

Our tri-stream waste bins sort trash, recycling, and compost throughout campus

to free store page

Donate used goods or shop sustainably by visiting the ASCP Free Store in Tivoli 346.

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Hard to Recycle

View our waste guide for info on diverting health, cosmetic, battery waste, and more

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Green Labs Program

Auraria Campus laboratories can be more sustainable by becoming a Green Lab

to green events page

Explore our consulting services for sustainable waste management at events

to green grants page

Our program gives students an opportunity to implement an idea on campus for a reward

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Eco-Reps serve as direct volunteer representatives to the Auraria Campus community

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Sustainability Workshops

Learn how to apply new sustainability methods to your personal and professional life

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