Campus Sustainability Forms, Policies, Publications Forms, Policies, Publications Reference materials related to sustainability at Denison University. Navigate Sustainability Our Commitment Our Commitment A history of Denison University's commitment to sustainability History of Sustainability Denison’s Climate Goals Recognition & Accolades Commitment in Action Commitment in Action A list of frequently asked questions about sustainability efforts at Denison University. Green Revolving Fund Zero Waste Local & Responsibly Source Foods Renewable Energy Green Buildings Get Engaged Get Engaged A list of student organizations that work to promote different facets of responsible living both on campus and in the local community. Green Campus Organizations Homestead Community Sustainability Projects Community Garden Choose Local Education & Research Education & Research Education and research related to sustainability is a core value for Denisonians. Bioreserve Denison Arboretum Contacts Forms, Policies, Publications Policies & StandardsEnergy & Occupant Use StandardsResponsibilities of building users to minimize energy consumption and meet compliance standards Policies & StandardsIdling Reduction PolicyThis policy is designed to eliminate all unnecessary idling time by vehicles on campus to minimize harmful emissions. Policies & StandardsPurchasing Policy for SustainabilityDenison is committed to the use and purchase of environmentally and socially responsible materials and products. Guides & InstructionsRecycling & Waste Disposal GuideA guide for Denison community members on reducing consumption and recycling ReportsSTARS Sustainability AssessmentA tool developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education to help colleges and universities assess sustainability Publications & BrochuresSustainability & Climate Action PlanThe campus sustainability plan for Denison University ReportsSustainability Fact BookThis annual report addresses the state of sustainability at Denison, as well as the progress made during recent academic and fiscal years.
Denison Magazine Charging toward a more sustainable Denison Colin Ravin ’24 and Chase King ’24 team up with Chris Wolfington ’90 to make the case that the future of the college’s vehicle fleet is electric.
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 Denison sponsors invasive pear tree bounty program Denison partners with Pollinator Pathway to remove invasive Bradford pear trees from Licking County. Read more
Denison professor contributes to new climate change report Environmental studies assistant professor Lucy McAllister’s research is part of the 2023 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Read more
University News Ohio EPA grant advances sustainability at Denison Nearly $90,000 from the Ohio EPA will go toward equipment to convert food waste into fertilizer. Read more