Sustainability in Facilities Management at Colorado State University
Mission Statement
The Facilities Management Department is committed to quality competitive service. Our mission is to anticipate and provide the physical environment, which enables Colorado State University to achieve its objectives in instruction, research, and public service.
Facilities Management and Sustainability
Facilities Management is the department charged with managing the physical aspects and daily operations of a larger system known as Colorado State University, in order to reach its overarching mission: to set the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. Due to the key role in upholding that mission, the department is committed to projects that conserve resources in order to create a more sustainable campus and community.
RecycleMania 2008 Results
Colorado State Finishes 2nd in RecycleMania 2008
Colorado State University finished in second place in the Grand Champion category, whole campus division, and was the largest school in the top-five. The University had a cumulative recycling rate of 51.35% of the total wastestream during the ten weeks of competition and was ranked fifth in the Waste Minimization category.
This was the Colorado State's fourth year in the competition, resulting in the University's best finish and a near 10% recycling rate increase from 2007. Go Rams!
In the Housing competition, Durward/Westfall/Durrell finished first among the residence halls, with 32.77 lbs. of recycled materials per resident. University Village 1500/City Park & Plum topped the apartment competition with an impressive 55.44 lbs. of recycled materials per resident. Overall, all residents recycled more in this year's competition.
2008 Final Numbers & Standing
Resources
- Press Release
- MyCSU Video - view the entry titled February 20 - Colorado State Currently Ranked 1st in RecycleMania 2008
- CTV Video - mp4 format
Upcoming Events
- Fort Collins Bike-to-Work Day
June 27, 2008
An event centered around the idea of riding your bike to work rather than driving your car, in order to help conserve energy. - Great Sofa Roundup
August 1, 2008 - August 2, 2008
The Great Sofa Roundup takes place every year, and provides an opportunity to drop off or pick up a sofa for free! - President's Fall Address and University Picnic
September 11, 2008
It is easy being green! - 9th Annual Sustainable Living Fair
September 20, 2008 - September 21, 2008
A fun weekend with speakers, exhibitors, demonstrations and more. - See All Upcoming Events
Tips for Living Green
- Environment
Reduce or avoid chemical pesticides. - Conserve water
Water the yard early in the morning or at night, when evaporation rates are at their lowest. - CFLs
Compact fluorescent light bulbs last twelve times longer than incandescent bulbs.
