Take Action

We work everyday to make Northwestern a greener, more sustainable campus. But we can’t do it alone. A meaningful, lasting impact requires the participation of our entire campus community. Even small, everyday choices – like bringing reusable bags to the grocery store – make a big difference if we all commit. Get involved, rally your friends and colleagues, and help us make sustainable living a central piece of our campus culture.

How to help

Everyone on campus can participate. Join us at events, lead the recycling efforts in your office, or make a commitment to reduce energy use. Here are some ways to get started:

Live Green: Is there any other way to live?
Recycle: Campus recycling saves over 690 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually (equaling the emissions from 604 cars). Learn more about what you can recycle and where to do it.
Conserve Energy: Learn how you can easily reduce your energy usage.
Save Water: Why you should make an effort to limit your water usage.
Travel Sustainably: Information and options to "ride green."
Eat Locally: Tips and suggestions of where to eat.
Purchase Consciously: Learn tips and ideas for eco-friendly purchasing practices.
Be an Eco-Rep: Inform, engage, and lead fellow students to life a sustainable lifestyle.
Take the Green Pledge: Commit to making small, sustainable choices in your daily life. President Schapiro took the pledge. Have you?
Certify your space: Do you make conscious decisions to live and work sustainably? Be proud! Fill our online checklist and let everyone know your residence or office is certifiably “green.”
Join a student group: Meet new people, learn new things, and grow our campus community.
Volunteer: Donate your time and help make our campus and Evanston more eco-friendly.

Be sure to check out the Green Living Guide to learn more about what you can do to sustainNU!