Campus Sustainability Forms, Policies, Publications Forms, Policies, Publications Reference materials related to sustainability at Denison University. Navigate Sustainability Our Commitment Our Commitment History of Sustainability Presidents' Climate Commitment Recognition & Accolades Commitment in Action Commitment in Action Green Revolving Fund Zero Waste Local & Responsibly Source Foods Renewable Energy Green Buildings Get Engaged Get Engaged Green Campus Organizations Homestead Environmental Venture Fund Community Garden Choose Local Education & Research Education & Research Bioreserve Denison Arboretum Contacts Forms, Policies, Publications Energy & Occupant Use StandardsResponsibilities of building users to minimize energy consumption and meet compliance standards Full Plot Garden PlannerGarden Orientation and Workshop Planner Green Hill Nomination FormNominate a project/idea for funding through the Green Hill Fund. Green Office ChecklistA form that provides initial screening for the Green Office Certification program Half Plot Garden PlannerGarden Orientation and Workshop Planner Idling Reduction PolicyThis policy is designed to eliminate all unnecessary idling time by vehicles on campus to minimize harmful emissions. Planting GuidePlanting guides for backyard/community gardens – midwest region - Ohio Purchasing Policy for SustainabilityDenison is committed to the use and purchase of environmentally and socially responsible materials and products. R.J. Dannemiller AwardThe award recognizes a graduating senior whose curricular and co-curricular work has embodied sustainability. Recycling & Waste Disposal GuideA guide for Denison community members on reducing consumption and recycling STARS Sustainability AssessmentA tool developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education to help colleges and universities assess sustainability Sustainability & Climate Action PlanThe campus sustainability plan for Denison University Sustainability Fact BookThis annual report addresses the state of sustainability at Denison, as well as the progress made during recent academic and fiscal years. Sustainability Walking TourThis tour highlights some of Denison University's efforts to become a more sustainable campus. Sustainability-Focused & Related CoursesA list of courses at Denison University focusing on relationships between humans and the environment Utility DataA report of Denison's utility data such as energy usage and water consumption Vegetable Gardening BasicsHow to plant and grow your own vegetable garden
The Homestead’s ‘ever-evolving experiment in community’ Established in 1977, the Homestead is a living reminder of Denison’s sustainability roots.
Denison Magazine Invested In Change Suni Harford ’84 one of the most powerful women in finance, on how a rising environmental and social consciousness has transformed investing—and forced
Denison Magazine The View From Here How Sarah Davis ’94 works to protect the park from the people and the people from the park as Chief Ranger at Yellowstone.
Home sweet home? When international Denison students couldn't go home during the coronavirus pandemic, the college partnered with local families.
How We Live Building a better soda dispenser Bringing local, natural sodas to the campus took a lot of research and quite a bit of know-how.
How We Learn Ongoing sustainability As seniors graduate, they take their values into the world with them.
How We Live Food for Thought DU raises awareness about local and global impacts of one of our favorite things: food.
How We Live Students Helping Local Farmers Seniors Jennifer Curry and Emily Marguerite bring local produce to the Denison community through a partnership with area farmers.
How We Live Going Green On the Hill Denison is continuing its active campaign to go green and to be more sustainable.
Announcements & Updates An electrifying addition to campus Denison has added an electric vehicle, a Chevy Bolt, to its campus fleet. Read more
Internships Impacting climate change through policy Tait Ferguson ’23 wants to impact democracy. A class on political ecology opened his eyes to new possibilities. Read more
Featured News Denison named a Bee Campus USA Denison University has been recognized for its efforts to create natural pollinator habitats on its campus. Read more