Sustainability

Reflecting the values of equity, justice, and inclusion underpinning the global Lasallian commitment to sustainability, Saint Mary’s has long been committed to the responsibility of caring for our common home.

Saint Mary’s builds upon its unique curricular models to equip students to tackle the most pressing environmental problems, while simultaneously transforming the built campus environment into a living laboratory for equitable and sustainable solutions.

Two students holding up plates of fresh produce from the garden

Newsletters

Our monthly newsletters keep the campus community connected to the latest updates, events, and opportunities from the Office of Sustainability and Legacy Garden. Each edition highlights upcoming programs, garden activities, volunteer opportunities, sustainability initiatives, and ways for students, faculty, and staff to get involved. The newsletters provide a simple way to stay informed and engaged with sustainability across campus.

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Sustainability in Academics & Research

Research, teaching, and learning are some of the most important ways in which transformative change in higher education will have lasting and far-reaching impact on building just, sustainable communities. Our approach includes education inside and outside the classroom, enhancing creative systems-level thinking about sustainability, climate action, environmental justice.

Green Places, Green Spaces

Saint Mary’s uses its campus as a living laboratory for piloting sustainable food systems, transportation, waste diversion, energy and water conservation, responsible purchasing policies and building planning.

Engagement & Campus Events

Throughout the year, students, staff, and faculty can take advantage of numerous programs and initiatives offered by Saint Mary's Sustainability, certifying Green Spaces, implementing sustainable food practices, reducing waste, managing our ever-popular and expanding Free Store, creating inspiring social media content and educational materials, and more!

Sustainability students holding up cloth bags on Chapel Lawn

Sustainable Resources

We have a wide range of informational resources and opportunities available throughout the year for you to help maintain sustainable practices around campus and in the broader community. Through our partnerships with departments across Saint Mary's, we understand the value of every person's role, both big and small, in helping build a greener, more sustainable community.