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UWM Office of SustainabilityGreen Office Certification Training

Course 1: What is Sustainability? 1

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6Sustainability at UWMSustainability is a process by which decisions are made regarding needs and growth that are ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable.

Its about meeting the needs of the campus today without jeopardizing the needs of future generations. Sustainability engages students, faculty, staff and the community, both locally and globally.

Managing our Resources WiselyEnvironmentalCapitalHuman

7The Office of Sustainability was founded in 2008.

Within Finance and Administrative Affairs- Working throughout campus

8Sustainable Initiatives Throughout CampusRecycling & WasteGreen CleaningEnergy ConservationGreen BuildingStormwater ManagementNatural Lawn CareLocal, Organic FoodPurchasingAlternative Transportation

Working Across Administration, Academia, & Student Affairs

Creating Programs, Measuring Impact & Communicating with the Campus Community

Ways to contact Office of Sustainability

You can contact our office through these medias:

Website: www.sustainability.uwm.edu

Facebook: www.facebook.com/uwmsustainability

Email: ask-sustainability@uwm.edu

Phone: 414-229-1117

Located at: Architecture and Urban Planning, Room 333