CSUCI Policy on Sustainable Practices
This policy, adopted in 2016, provides general guidance about efficient and environmentally sustainable use of resources by the campus community.
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CSU Sustainability Policy
The CSU Board of Trustees first adopted a systemwide sustainability policy in 2014. This policy was updated to reflect emerging best practices and renewed sustainability goals in 2022. This policy is intended to position the nation’s largest university system as a leader in the teaching and use of applied research to educate climate literate students equipped to solve the complex challenges of the world and prepare them for an evolving workforce. In addition, the policy encompasses the tenets of human and ecological health, social justice, economic vitality, and promotes the environmental sustainability of CSU’s operations for our built environment.
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CSU Single Use Plastics Policy
This policy establishes requirements for all CSU campuses to reduce the prevalence of single-use plastics, prioritizing products that are reusable, locally recyclable, or locally compostable.
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Policy Statement on Energy Conservation, Sustainable Building Practices, and Physical Plant Management for the CSU (EO 987)
Adopted in 2006, this policy outlines requirements for energy efficiency, management of campus facilities, and standards for new buildings and major renovations.