MU Sustainability Statement

In April 2009 the University officially adopted an environmental sustainability statement, making environmentally sustainable policies and practices a major issue on campus.

The University of Missouri is dedicated to environmentally sustainable policies and practices that promote responsible stewardship of existing resources and the environment. This includes, but is not limited to, acquiring and using energy-saving, environmentally friendly and renewable/recyclable resources and materials; providing educational programs, resources and incentives for sustainable practices by students, faculty and staff; participating in recycling programs and the safe disposal of materials; researching and testing new sustainable initiatives; and taking proactive steps to preserve and protect natural resources. Each unit or department within the university is encouraged to evaluate current policies and practices on a regular basis with the goal of adopting or improving sustainability.

In an effort to enhance program synergy and improve on this foundation, MU Chancellor Brady Deaton announced that the duties of the current recycling coordinator will be expanded to include oversight of campus sustainability efforts under the new title of sustainability coordinator. The coordinator will work to identify, coordinate and support existing programs, develop communication strategies in support of campus sustainability, and identify and encourage more sustainability initiatives throughout the campus.

See the full article here, http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2009/0417-sustainabilitycoordinator.php