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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED

We're nationally recognized for our work to improve recycling, make buildings
with more energy-efficient, reduce food waste on campus, and improve bicycle
transportation on campus.

For those efforts and more, UL Lafayette is one of 11 universities to earn the
2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary
Sustainability Award.


KEEP UL LAFAYETTE BEAUTIFUL

As a Keep Louisiana Beautiful University Affiliate, we are committed to
continuous improvement in addressing sustainability and environmental issues,
promoting student environmental stewardship and engagement, and rigorously
measuring outcomes.

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ZERO WASTE

We're committed to not just recycling, but reducing our waste overall.

Our Zero Waste initiative includes efforts to reduce food waste, recycle
electronics and office supplies on campus, install bottle-refilling water
fountains, and increase recycling from tailgating with the national Gameday
Challenge. 

Zero Waste also includes our overall recycling program, Geaux R.E.D., which
spans across campus.


LEADERS IN SUSTAINABILITY

At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, we're leaders in sustainability.
Our new Student Union is the first major building in Lafayette recognized for
environmental sustainability by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design program.

Being LEED-certified means that we met high standards in construction,
recycling, and efficient energy usage.

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SUSTAINABILITY RESEARCH

As a university, we're committed to research for a reason—which includes finding
alternative fuels, studying the effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill,
and designing and building green homes.

Find out more about our efforts to promote sustainable practices through our
academics and research.

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FÊTE DE LA TERRE

Fête de la Terre is a week-long celebration of the Earth!  Fête de la Terre
takes place Monday through Friday around the week in April that contains Earth
Day, April 22nd.  It's a week filled with film screenings, lectures, and events,
all culminating with our biggest event of the year - the Fête de la Terre Expo
for organizations, businesses, and non-profits who are committed to a more
sustainable Acadiana and Louisiana. See a video here.

See more about this year's event here:

Fête de la Terre ➝


ZERO WASTE

At the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, we are taking a stand against
waste. A Zero Waste philosophy is not just about recycling, it is about reducing
our waste stream altogether. We have many programs on campus that help us
achieve this goal. These programs include Geaux R.E.D., E-Cycle, Good to Geaux -
Ozzi Program,  Plastic Bag and Film Recycling, One Less Bottle, Gameday
Challenge, Goodwill Not Landfill, and Food Recovery Network. 


LANDSCAPE

As good stewards of out environment, we have many initiatives that involve
caring for our landscape. Some of our low impact design strategies include
constructing rain gardens and bioswales on campus to help mitigate stormwater
runoff. Our first bioswale has been planted adjacent to Wharton Hall! We have
constructed rain gardens with Soul Camp volunteers. We have also parterned with
Backyard Sapphire to provide recycled glass mulch to our landscaping. Food waste
produced at home football games are brought to UL Lafayette's Cade Farm to be
composted and turned into mulch, which is then used at new planting locations
around campus.

Our University has been recognized by the National Arbor Day Foundation as a
Tree Campus USA university every year since 2008 and by the Xerces Society as a
Bee Campus USA  university since 2022. We also work with Bob's Tree Preservation
on the Acorns of Hope, a non-profit initiative that aims to begin the
reforestation of the quickly eroding coastline of South Louisiana. 


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Getting involved in on and off campus service projects is an important part of
achieving campus sustainability. Our goal is to lead the discussions and
initiatives that will increase awareness and inspire positive, active
involvement from the entire University community and Acadiana region.

Special service projects include: 

 * S.O.U.L. Camp (Service, Outreach, Unity, and Leadership) Day of Service
 * The Big Event
 * UNIV100 class special projects

Service based student organizations include:

 * AmeriCorps
 * Students for Sustainability
 * BioSociety 
 * Beacon Club
 * Blue Key National Honors Society
 * Circle K International
 * Omega Phi Alpha

If you would like to get involved in a service organization or project, find
more information on the Office of Community Service website!


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SUSTAINABILITY IS IN OUR ROOTS.

At the turn of the 20th century, the first president of the University, Dr.
Edwin Lewis Stephens, hand-planted live oaks on campus.  Now known as the
Century Oaks, these majestic trees symbolize UL Lafayette’s strength and
stability. Our University’s values are deeply rooted in the Cajun and Creole
cultures of our Acadiana region. These values strongly connect us to our
environment and communities, and influence our inclination toward collaboration
to solve problems.  We value the right of each person to have the resources he
or she needs to live and thrive. At a time when resource and economic efficiency
is more important than ever, we must all commit to do more, together.

Our 2018-2021 Sustainability Strategic Plan sets out strategic, time constrained
objectives that will guide the entire University community in continuing our
steady progress toward achieving our sustainability goals. Faculty, staff,
students, and administrators worked together to incorporate principles of
sustainability and strategies for progress into all areas of our institution,
including our operations, our mission of education and research, and engagement
of our campus community.  In working to achieve our goals, we will utilize our
campus and region as a living laboratory to inform and inspire our students,
faculty, staff and community to create positive, systemic changes for a
sustainable future. This plan is holistic, ambitious, and essential to the
sustainability of our institution and community.

          

 

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SUSTAINABILITY BLOG


 * AMERICORPS 2023 WRAPPED
   
   Blair Begnaud -- Wed, 01/03/2024 - 8:37am
   
   
   WRITTEN BY BRIANNA OLALEKAN
   
   I am a part of UL Lafayette's AmeriCorps team whoes sites are with the Office
   of Sustainability. It was my first year with AmeriCorps but our purpose was
   clear: to lead by example and instill a sense of responsibility for our
   environment and community.
   
   
    * Read more about AmeriCorps 2023 Wrapped
    * Blair Begnaud's blog


 * CIVICCON ACADIANA: CONNECTING CAMPUS TO COMMUNITY
   
   Blair Begnaud -- Wed, 11/15/2023 - 8:33am
   
   
   QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY 
   
   The results of the new student focused quality-of-life survey has been
   unveiled!
   
   
    * Read more about CivicCon Acadiana: Connecting Campus to Community
    * Blair Begnaud's blog


 * ENERGY WEEK RECAP
   
   Blair Begnaud -- Tue, 10/31/2023 - 3:15pm
   
   
   THE UNIVERISTY OF LOUISIANA AT LAFAYETTE CELEBRATED 2023'S ENERGY WEEK
   OCTOBER 23RD - 26TH!
   
   Energy week started with Show Watt You Know: Energy Trivia, on Monday.
   Participants included Students for Sustainability and Sustainable Design Club
   students. Students competed on their knowledge of clean energy and energy
   conservation. Sarah, the president of the Sustainable Design Club, was the
   winner and won a sustainability grab bag complete with a tote bag, wildflower
   seeds, reusable straws, and two T-Shirts!
   
   
    * Read more about Energy Week Recap
    * Blair Begnaud's blog

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January 26th, 2024


KREWE DE COULEE - POST MARDI GRAS CLEAN UP

The Office of Sustainability and Keep UL Lafayette Beautiful in partnership with
Paris Proud, would like to invite... Read More ➝
January 5th, 2024


KEEP UL LAFAYETTE BEAUTIFUL AWARDED KLB GRANT!

Keep UL Lafayette Beautiful has been awarded the 2023 Keep Louisiana Beautiful
(KLB) University Affiliate grant to... Read More ➝
December 7th, 2023


2023 WINTER ENERGY SHUTDOWN

Help conserve energy during the break – Winter Break Energy Saving Protocol The
offices of Sustainability and... Read More ➝
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February 15th, 2024

KREWE DE COULEE - POST MARDI GRAS CLEAN UP

 
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THINK GLOBAL. GEAUX LOCAL!

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SAVE ENERGY FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Take the stairs instead of the elevator if you can. Shut off the lights when you
leave the room. Power down your computer and printer when you leave for the day.


GEAUX FOR ZERO WASTE

Reduce. Reuse. then Recycle. Zero Waste is our goal.


GET INVOLVED

Join Students for Sustainability. Pick up litter instead of walking past it
(#litterati for bonus points). Join our Gameday Crew.


JOIE DE VIVRE

Get out there and enjoy our beautiful world! Take a kayak trip down the
Vermilion. Enjoy a brown bag lunch under our magnificent Century Oaks. Head out
to the Lafayette Farmers and Artisans Market at the Horse Farm on Saturdays.


GEAUX BIKE

Break out of your automobubble and zip around town and campus on your bike. Find
fellow bikers in our Geaux Bike student organization.


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SUSTAINABILITY ACCOLADES

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SILVER RANKING IN STARS

In 2021, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette earned a 2021- 2024 silver
ranking with The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). 


TREE CAMPUS USA DESIGNATION

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has been recognized by the National
Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree Campus U.S.A. university every year since 2008. 


BEE CAMPUS USA DESIGNATION

In 2022, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has been recognized by the
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation as a Bee Campus U.S.A. 


BRONZE RANKING AS BICYCLE FRIENDLY UNIVERSITY

In 2020, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette earned a 2020-2024 bronze
award as part of the league’s Bicycle Friendly University program. The
University also earned the multi-year designation in 2015.


GREENMETRIC RANKINGS

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is ranked 195th in the world and No. 25 in
the United States on the 2018 University of Indonesia’s GreenMetric Rankings.


GREEN RIBBON SCHOOL DESIGNATION

In 2016, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette was the first, and only,
higher education institution in the state to earn the Green Ribbon School
designation from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.


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