Transylvania University Sustainability

Sustainability is the capacity of society to meet its needs without degrading the interrelated environmental, social, and economic systems on which future generations of all species will rely. Transylvania University affirms sustainability as a core value and integrates it into the intellectual and social life of students, faculty, and staff by encouraging study, discussion, and participation in sustainable practices on campus and in the community.

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From the Energy and Wellness Fair 2011.

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Don't be an energy hog! Clean out your lint filter!

When lint clogs up the lint filter on a dryer, it requires more energy to dry your clothing.

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Making seed balls at a sustainability event. Seed balls contain clay, soil, and native plant seeds. Once dry, they are thrown outside to spread beneficial plant life.

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Kil-a-watt meters display the energy usage of incandescent and compact flourescent bulbs. Incandescents use 5x as much energy as CFLs.

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Students discuss the campus bike-rental program.

Bikes can be checked out at the front desk in the campus center for FREE!

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Students collaborate with a faculty member to create a sustainability curriculum.

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Summer 2011-Students from Community Learning and Sustainable Students (CLASS) paint native butterflies on a storm drain at the Butterfly Garden.