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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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Water Bottle Refill Stations

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

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

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

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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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Steam Weed Killer

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

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

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Bike Fix-It Stations

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

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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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Hard to Recycle

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

to green grants page

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

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Compost and Recycling

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

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Green Labs Program

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

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

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

to green events page

Explore our consulting services for sustainable waste management at events

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Sustainability Workshops

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

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