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Our campus sustainability efforts are stronger as a collective. If you are a faculty member, staff or student of our CU Denver community and have an interest or current role in advancing sustainability on campus, please reach out to to Jackie.Slocombe@ucdenver.edu to share your ideas, questions, and operational sustainability challenges you’re seeking to overcome.
Volunteer & Join the Conversation
- EcoReps Student Volunteering Program
- Tri-Institutional Auraria Faculty/Staff Sustainability Coalition
Sustainability Resources
The Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP) is a strong partner with CU Denver’s sustainability efforts and provide many of the resources and engagement opportunities below. While CU Denver’s sustainability position is currently focused on reducing resource consumption in CU Denver buildings, the ASCP leads broader programmatic and educational engagements. The resources highlighted below are a collaborative effort amongst the two organizations.
Reduce Waste
- Recycling and Compost sorting guidelines for CU Denver and AHEC owned buildings
- CU Denver Furniture Swap Teams Channel
- Share Meals - Campus food waste recovery app
- Denver Reuse Business Directory
- Sustainable Swag Guide
Green Your Office Space and Events
- Green Events Service and Guide
- Green Office Program (on pause through Spring semester 2025)
- Green Labs Pilot
- CU Sustainable Procurement Program and Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines
Use Alternative Transportation
- Campus Biking Infrastructure Map
- Commutrics Alternative Transportation App (offers rewards for sustainable transportation choices)