There are 4 main Committees under the Sustainability Commission of ESU; the Green Outreach Committee, the Recycling committee, the Transportation Committee, and the Carbon Footprint Committee. Monthly meetings are held by each committee prior to the main Sustainability Commission monthly meetings.
Green Outreach Committee
This committee ensures that there are educational aspects to ESU's sustainability efforts. Academic sustainability initiatives look at ways that will ensure there are educational aspects to campus sustainability efforts. The committee is chaired by James Hunt.
Recycling Committee
The aim of the Recycling Committee is to encourage the entire campus to participate in recycling efforts in order to minimize waste going into landfills and accomplish the following objectives:
- conserving energy
- recovering resources
- protecting the environment
- saving on disposal costs
- promoting responsible resource use through green purchasing, conservation, and smart technology.
The committee is co-chaired by Jeff Hardy and James Maroney.
Transportation Committee
The transportation committee strives to develop and implement innovative, sustainable ideas for improving transportation on our campus within four key areas: 1) Walking, 2) Biking, 3) Transit, and 4) Rideshare. Rob McKensie and Mark Steward are the co-chairs of the committee.
Carbon Footprint Committee
This committee reviews ESU's overall carbon footprint and examines ways that will help lessen the campus's environmental impact. Syed Zaidi chairs the Committee.
