Campus Contacts
Sustainability FAQ's
1. What does Sustainability mean to SDSU and why is it important?
The 2020 - 2025 SDSU Strategic Plan tasked the university with composing Sustainability Guiding Principles. This document was inclusively co-authored by students, staff, and faculty over the course of two years and thoroughly reviewed by stakeholder groups across campus such as the Associated Students and the University Senate. The goal of this document is to form the foundation of the overarching ideologies that will inform the processes that our community can partake in to ensure that our impact is beneficial to our campus, our local region and beyond.
2. How can I contribute to SDSU’s Sustainability mission?
There are so many ways for SDSU students, staff, faculty, and alumni to get involved! Go to Get Involved to learn more.
- Volunteer
- Work in OE&S office
- Participate in campus initiates
- Green Love
- Epsilon Eta
- University Senate Sustainability Committee
- Green Fest
- Participate in the President’s 2024-2025 Food Insecurity Initiative and Submit a Project for the Social Venture Challenge
- Sorting your waste
- Taking public transit (discounted semester pass)
- Volunteer at campus events
- Refer to partner organizations
- Host Zero Waste Events
- Opt into the payroll deduction MTS pass benefit
- Senate Sustainability Committee
- Grant Partnerships with others at SDSU and on projects that are campus
- Nominate colleagues for annual Champion Award
- Incorporate sustainability concepts into curriculum
- Join the Sustainable Faculty Learning Community course through the CSU system
- Opt into the payroll deduction MTS pass benefit or Commute Share
- Donate to Campus Sustainability Project Fund
- Donate to Glen Brandenburg Scholarship Fund
- Sponsor Sustainability Summit Table/Event
3. What are current Sustainability efforts at SDSU?
- Strategic Plan
- Curriculum Requirements
- Carbon Neutrality Feasibility Study
- Climate Action Plan (2024 Draft)
- Plant Based Food Access and Education
- Soil Crisis Awareness and Soil Health Education
- Sustainable and Shared Transportation Options
- LEED Certification
- Sustainability Hub and Ecosystem Map
- Campus Spotlights
4. Where do I share my Sustainability related idea or suggestion?
If related to campus buildings and grounds / infrastructure: Work Order for Facilities Services
Everything else: A.S. Your Voice Matters Form
5. I’m interested in a career in sustainability. Where do I start?
- Sustainability courses
- Career page
- Volunteer with organizations doing the work you want to do
- Build your network by attending industry events and conference
- Contact A.S. Sustainability Coordinator for sponsorship opportunities
6. I have a concern that is not covered in the FAQ’s, where can I get help?
Reach out to one of the contacts below!
