Office of Sustainability Practices

Grants available for SAP projects

The Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies, the Office of Sustainability Practices and the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) invites proposals from faculty who wish to collaborate with students to study the systems in place at the Luce Street site. 

Jan 15, 2019


Office of Sustainability Practices will have new director

Grand Valley's Office of Sustainability Practices will undergo staffing changes as it marks its 13th year on campus.

Dec 11, 2018


Sustainability Week kicks off with Adopt-a-Highway clean up

Grand Valley will temporarily go from Laker blue to green during Campus Sustainability Week September 30-October 6. 

Sep 27, 2018


Nominate a sustainability champion

The Office of Sustainability Practices is accepting nominations for its 10th annual Sustainability Champion Awards.

Mar 6, 2018


New departments 'Certified Healthy'

Four new departments were recognized as "Certified Healthy" by the Health and Wellness team.

Feb 19, 2018


New mobile market brings fresh produce to campus

Produce grown at Grand Valley's Sustainable Agriculture Project is on the move. Students and staff members have built a mobile market that is transported via a bike from SAP's location on Luce St. to the Allendale Campus.

Jul 12, 2017


Join President Haas on bike ride through campus

To kick off the week, the campus community is invited to ride bicycles with President Thomas J. Haas on Monday, June 12, from the center of the Allendale Campus to the Sustainable Agriculture Project on Luce Street.

Jun 8, 2017


Meijer Campus hosts conference for high school seniors

The Meijer Campus in Holland hosted a two-day conference for Holland High School seniors, "Adulting 101."

Apr 17, 2017


Nominations open for sustainability awards

The Office of Sustainability Practices is accepting nominations for its ninth annual Sustainability Champions Awards. Nominations are due by March 17.

Mar 6, 2017


Grand Valley participates in national recycling competition

From February 5-April 1, Grand Valley will compete against hundreds of colleges and universities in Recyclemania. The 10-week competition includes categories such as Food Service Organics and Waste Minimization.

Feb 6, 2017