Saint Mary's College Of California
Sustain SMC
This site is dedicated to helping Saint Mary's College of California become a more ecologically sustainable campus.
News and Events
President Brother Ronald Gallagher, FSC, establishes the College Sustainability Committee.
Make a Difference! Contribute to the SMC Legacy Garden.
2009 Annual Report on Legacy Garden
Legacy Garden Dedication Photos
Saint Mary's receives grant, improves recycling. Under an $8,650 grant from the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority,the College purchased 595 recycling bins for use in the residence halls and conducted an educational campaign to promote recycling. The amount of material recycled increased significantly, from 27,720 lbs. between July and December of 2007, to 48,284 lbs. during the same period in 2008.
Sustainability Council Forming:
Faculty and staff are invited to provide feedback on sustainability at Saint Mary’s and join the new Sustainability Council. Contact Marie Pagliarini for more information.
SMC Conducts "Carbon Footprint" Analysis
SMC Students Study Ways to Close Sustainability Loop
Our Commitment »
The members of the Saint Mary's College community recognize the importance of promoting environmental awareness and responsible stewardship of our campus.
Greening Our Campus »
A "green" campus integrates environmental considerations into all relevant activities. Find out what steps we are taking at Saint Mary's to reach our "greener" campus goals.
For Students »
Students play a vital role in sustaining our campus. See the different ways our students are contributing to environmental sustainability.
Education and Research »
Through their teaching and research activities, faculty members at Saint Mary’s College are addressing the challenges of sustainability.
