Sustainability is being infused into every aspect of the Keene State College community, from the recycling bin outside of the President's office to the cleaners being used by the housekeeping staff. Every day of the week, materials are collected for recycling, vehicles are powered by alternative fuels, and automated controls turn the lights off when the sun shines in the windows of the new Zorn Dining Commons.

As a community of more than 6,000 people, Keene State College has a big impact on the environment, both locally and globally. We ship in truckloads of supplies, ship out tons of waste, and draw energy around the clock. These are the requirements and by-products of a large community, but the members of this community are working toward making them happen in more sustainable ways - ways that will meet the needs of present and future generations with as little detrimental effect on the resources and biological systems of the planet as possible.

Do you want to know more about sustainability at Keene State? Are you curious about making sustainable decisions in your daily life? Do you have ideas for making this community more sustainable? On this web site you'll find links that tell you more about sustainability at the College, connect you to outside resources, and show you how to join the President's Council for a Sustainable Future - one of the driving forces for sustainability at Keene State.

Draft of KSC Climate Action Plan (pdf)

Since the Fall of 2009, the Office of Sustainability Programs has worked with the Dietetic Internship office, the Center for Health and Wellness office and KSC film studies student James Hayward on videos intended to promote healthy foods, encourage healthy eating habits, and reduce food waste at Keene State College. Check them out!

• Nutritional Gatekeeper focusing on healthy eating by using the divided plate method and on reducing food waste.
• Portion Distortion focusing on portion control and reducing food waste.
• Just Enough focusing on the Plate Waste Study, benefits of eating well, and tips on food selection.
• Evolution of Yogurt focusing on mindful eating and food waste reduction.

In addition, here's a movie that showcases our beautiful campus. Keene State College

Special thanks go to Sodexo Dining Services and Keene TV for their support on these videos.

For more information contact Mary Jensen Campus Sustainability Officer or the Office of Sustainaiblity Programs at 603.358.2417