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Green Purchasing

Consumption choices play a large role in sustainability. When buying a product, check out the eco-friendly products available. On campus, there are several examples of green purchasing in action. The University uses only Green Seal approved cleaning products.


Buying Green

Green Purchasing Regulations and Policies

As a state agency, the University follows green purchasing guidelines established in NYS Executive Order 4.


Windmills

University Hall is Electrically Carbon Neutral

University Hall is on the path towards carbon neutrality by purchasing wind power and carbon offsets to account for the electricity usage from building occupants. Read more here.


News & Events

  • Energy Campaign, 9/5 - 11/1
  • 10/24 - NY Campus Crunch, 10am-3pm @ Campus Center Small Fountain
  • 11/1 - Electronics Recycling Day, 8:30am-2pm @ State Quad Parking Lot
  • 11/16 - Energy Campaign Reveal Ceremony, 3-4pm @ Multi-Purpose Room Campus Center
  • Home Game Recycling @ Casey Stadium:
    • 9/15- Football, 7-10 pm
    • 9/22- Football, 7-10 pm
    • 10/13- Football, 3:30-6:30 pm
    • 10/20- Football, 3:30-6:30 pm
    • 11/3- Football, 3:30-6:30 pm
    • 11/17-Football, 3:30-6:30 pm

 

Full Calendar Available Here

News Archives
 

  • Office of Sustainability

    University at Albany
    State University of New York
  • CS 15 (we moved!) 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 Phone (518) 442-2592 Fax (518) 442-3170