Sustainability and Environmental Education
SAP celebrates 10 years with dedication of garden
Campus community members celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Sustainable Agriculture Project (SAP) October 2 with a dedication ceremony for a new garden on the Allendale Campus.
Oct 3, 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
GVSU named a 'cool school' by Sierra Club
For the sixth time, Grand Valley is included in the Sierra Club's annual list of Cool Schools. The list ranks schools that have a strong commitment to environmental improvement and are making significant efforts to operate sustainably.
Sep 4, 2018
GVSU to partner with Ottawa County on groundwater management plan
Grand Valley's Annis Water Resources Institute will partner with Ottawa County's planning department and other groups to implement a new proactive groundwater management plan for the county, which includes Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.
Aug 31, 2018
GVSU again named top performer by national sustainability group
The university is included in AASHE's 2018 Sustainable Campus Index, a publication that highlights the performance of colleges and universities in 17 impact areas.
Aug 30, 2018
Campus members break ground on demonstration garden
The garden, located next to Au Sable Hall, is an extension of the Sustainable Agriculture Project.
May 18, 2018
Grand Valley ranks in top 10 nationwide for recycling efforts
More than one million pounds were recycled at Grand Valley during Recyclemania.
Apr 20, 2018
Sustainability awards celebrates 10 years
The zero-waste awards ceremony took place in the Kirkhof Center and celebrated nearly 50 students, faculty, staff members and community members
Mar 26, 2018
Nominate a sustainability champion
The Office of Sustainability Practices is accepting nominations for its 10th annual Sustainability Champion Awards.
Mar 6, 2018
National recycling and composting contest kicks off at Grand Valley
From February 4-March 31, Grand Valley will compete in different categories over an eight-week period.
Feb 9, 2018
