Drexel Green

THE DREXEL GREEN INITIATIVE at Drexel University was created in 2008 by students, faculty, and staff dedicated to transforming Drexel's campus into a sustainability leader. The initiative covers all aspects of operations, buildings, academic initiatives, and student life and is responsible for the strategic plan to further sustainable practices and policies.

NEWS AND INTERESTS more news

• Formula Hybrid Team Places Third in
International Competition more
• Drexel Awarded an “A” in Student Involvement for College
Sustainability on SEI Report Card more
• Drexel Named "Cool School" by Sierra Magazine more
• Drexel Student Sustainability Committee Seeks Members more

GREEN FACTS more facts

• Drexel Transportation Services uses biodiesel fuel (20% Soy
Blend) to operate its fleet of 11 shuttle buses.
• Annually, Drexel recycles approximately 300 tons of waste.
• Seventy-five percent of Drexel's buildings utilize Building
Automation Systems (BAS) to control mechanical equipment,
occupancy and lighting schedules, and temperature control.
• Drexel University has six hybrid vehicles as part of the
university fleet, and is committed to purchasing more hybrids
as vehicles are replaced. more

EVENTS more events

Wednesday, February 10 & Thursday, February 11
Green Cleanup Symposium: "Integrating Green Approaches for Site Cleanup and Sustainable Reuse"
Drexel Engineering Cities Initiative (DECI) invites students, faculty and staff to attend sessions of the upcoming symposium more

Friday, February 26
3rd Annual Student Conference on Global Challenges
The Office of International Programs will host the "Student Conference on Global Challenges: Water" more