Sustainability Resources
CSUN has a variety of programs, policies, and services to educate and enable campus members to adopt more sustainable habits. Whether you’re looking for a carpooling buddy, environmentally preferred purchasing guide, or information on-campus waste disposal procedures, our campus and community resources page can help you find what you need, and much more.
Academics
Explore sustainability topics through curricular paths or on your own.
Sustainability MinorGE track in sustainability
Sustainability Related Films
Administration
Streamline processes and procedures while conserving resources.
OnBase- Digital document storage for CSUN usersDocuSign - Send and sign documents digitally, make printing and scanning a thing of the past.
Campus Partners
Learn about who we work with on-campus and the impacts they are making.
Community Partners
Campus Sustainability Map
Energy & Buildings
Explore campus utility data and discover opportunities to save money, water and energy.
Energy and Water Resources
Utility Conservation Guides
Solar Programs - Find a solar solution for your residence.
Food & Dining
Discover CSUN’s sustainable food systems.
Sustainable Garden Education CenterFood Recovery Network
Food Pantry
Farmers Market
Free Food 91´«Ã½
Purchasing & Consumption
Learn how certain aspects of sustainability such as packaging, toxicity, materials sourcing and product disposal can play a role in purchasing decisions.
CSUN Asset Management- Request a pick up of surplus office furniture and equipment for campus departments or reclaim furniture from other departments. Recycle state-owned electronics- Bid on listings of discounted office or outdoor equipment available for anyone.
Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy
Sustainability Champions
Launched in 2019, the Sustainability Champions program is an initiative to engage and empower CSUN employees to expand sustainability knowledge and practices within their areas of influence. This network of sustainability communicators and practitioners fosters a culture of environmental and social stewardship, with the goal of having representation in every department across the campus. Sustainability Champions serve as an informational resource to others in their department and help identify opportunities to integrate sustainability into everyday operations.
CSUN Sustainability ChampionsTransportation
Learn how to get to and around campus without driving alone in your car.
AS Student Transportation Guide
Waste & Materials Management
Explore CSUN’s waste, recycling and composting data and learn how you can reduce your waste output.
Waste Sorting GuideTrash Talkers Interactive Waste Education
CSUN Zero Waste Website
Water bottle refill station map
AS Sustainability and Recycling
Sustainable Menstruation
Workshop & Webinar Recordings
Explore to learn about some of the programs and workshops we have hosted.