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Adelphi Named 'Green College' By Princeton Review
It is a recognition of effectiveness of the environmental policies that university has put in place over the years.
GARDEN CITY, NY — Adelphi University's ongoing commitment to sustainability has been recognized by The Princeton Review. The University has been ranked a "Green College" in the Review's 2023 edition, making the list of environmentally responsible colleges and universities across the country.
A registered arboretum, Adelphi is home to nearly 70 different types of trees and shrubs, not to mention small animals including the university's unofficial mascot, the bunnies. The university is also pesticide-free.
Recent initiatives include:
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- Adelphi's Ruth S. Harley University Center was renovated with green in mind, thus keeping tons of construction debris out of landfills. Environmentally friendly methods were used whenever possible, including the use of reclaimed or biomass materials and energy-efficient lighting.
- Adelphi has 18 chargers on campus for electric and hybrid vehicles, and is working to add another 12 chargers in the near future.
- Dining has made sustainability a priority. Food waste is reduced by using "imperfect" produce from root to stem. Suppliers are local or regional, and there are water bottle filling stations throughout the building.
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