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Sustainability
Our Commitment to Sustainable Practices
At Ramapo College, we take pride in fostering a campus culture that prioritizes sustainability in our facilities. Our commitment to environmental responsibility extends across various aspects of campus operations, demonstrating our dedication to creating a more resilient and eco-conscious community.
Key Sustainability Initiatives:
1. Energy Efficiency:
- Implementation of energy-efficient lighting systems and appliances across campus.
- Ongoing upgrades to HVAC systems for improved energy performance.
2. Renewable Energy Sources:
- Integration of solar panels on select buildings to harness clean, renewable energy.
- Collaboration with local providers to increase the percentage of renewable energy in our campus energy mix.
3. Waste Reduction and Recycling:
- Expansion of recycling programs to reduce waste sent to landfills.
- Introduction of composting initiatives in campus dining facilities and residence areas.
- We proudly practice furniture reuse, by refurbishing and repurposing items whenever possible.
Ramapo Green Recycling Checklist
General Campus Refuse Removal Procedures:
Residence Areas:
- Village- Residents are required to sort their trash and recycling. Trash is self-deposited on a regular basis into outdoor collection areas at the ends of most buildings. Recycling is also be self-deposited (not in a bag) into an outdoor collection area by buildings 1 & 20, or picked up by a student team, schedule will be distributed by your Hall Office, TBD.
- CPA- Residents are required to sort their trash and recycling. Trash is self-deposited on a regular basis into outdoor collection areas throughout the parking lots. Recycling is also be self-deposited (not in a bag) into an outdoor collection area in the parking lots into recycle sheds, or picked up by a student team, schedule will be distributed by your Hall Office, TBD.
- Laurel, Pine, Mackin, Bischoff, and Overlook- Residents are required to separate their trash and recycling. Trash and recycling(not in a bag) are self-deposited into appropriate collection bins in the building’s trash room.
Academic Complex:
- Personal Offices/Cubicles- Occupants are required to regularly self-deposit all refuse into a common collection area, sorted recycling and trash. Deskside refuse will not be collected.
- Classrooms, Labs, Lounges, and Common areas- Campus provided refuse removal will be provided. Separate bins are available for trash and recycle.
Filtered Hydration Station Locations:
Recognition and Certifications:
- Ramapo College recognized as Tree Campus, established in 2020.
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