UC Policy on Sustainable Practices

In March of 2007, The University of California Office of the President released a new policy addressing the need for more sustainable practices throughout the UC System. This policy was developed to standardize campus practices and promote a more ecologically friendly and efficient use of our resources. There are several subsections within the policy including direction regarding Green Building Design, Clean Energy Standard, Climate Protection Practices, Sustainable Transportation Practices, Sustainable Operations, Recycling and Waste Management and Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Practices.

The following links will provide you with information on UC Santa Cruz's efforts to implement this policy:

• Food Systems
• Green Building Design
• Clean Energy & Climate Protection
• Sustainable Transportation
• Land Use, Habitat and Watershed
• Recycling and Waste Management
• Responsible Purchasing
• Water Use and Conservation