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Sustainability: Ecologically Sound, Socially Just, Economically Viable

Learn about sustainability and how it involves making decisions that are ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable. This course explores the importance of meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. Discover various sustainability initiatives such as managing resources wisely, recycling and waste management, green cleaning, energy conservation, and more. Engage with the campus community and find out about programs, measuring impact, and ways to contact the Office of Sustainability.

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Sustainability: Ecologically Sound, Socially Just, Economically Viable

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  1. Course 1: What is Sustainability? UWM Office of Sustainability Green Office Certification Training

  2. Sustainability at UWM Sustainability is a process by which decisions are made regarding needs and growth that are ecologically sound, socially just, and economically viable. It’s 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 Wisely Environmental Capital Human

  3. The Office of Sustainability was founded in 2008. Within Finance and Administrative Affairs- Working throughout campus

  4. Sustainable Initiatives Throughout Campus Recycling & Waste Green Cleaning Energy Conservation Green Building Stormwater Management Natural Lawn Care Local, Organic Food Purchasing Alternative Transportation Working Across Administration, Academia, & Student Affairs Creating Programs, Measuring Impact & Communicating with the Campus Community

  5. 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

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