Longwood's GreenCampus efforts are focused on making our campus more environmentally sustainable.

Longwood University's values:

• An aesthetically pleasing community
• The preservation of green spaces
• A minimization of waste and litter
• A campus environment respectful of local ecosystems and the watershed
• The quality of our air and water
• The conservation of resources
• The University's responsibility to educate people about environmental sustainability issues
• The University's responsibility to improve the quality of people's lives through heightened awareness and changed behaviors.

History of GreenCampus

In February 2006, the President of Longwood University, Dr. Patricia Cormier, established the Longwood University Committee for a Sustainable Environment.

"In a world of increasing demands and diminishing resources, it is imperative that we, the academic community, do our part to ensure that future generations have opportunities equal to those afforded us. Regardless of the positive strides already taken, it is time for Longwood University to develop its own guidelines for environmental sustainability. To this end, I am establishing a standing committee of the University, henceforth to be known as the Longwood University Committee for a Sustainable Environment. This committee will:

1. Promote environmental awareness among faculty, staff, and students.
2. Make realistic and achievable program and policy recommendations to the President of the University designed to:
1. Promote sound environmental stewardship practices;
2. Promote throughout the university community the conservation of resources, energy efficiency, waste reduction and recycling, pollution prevention, increased reliance on renewable resources, and other measures consistent with sustainable living;
3. Further long-range environmental planning by the University, as well as;
4. Assist the University in carrying out its civic responsibilities in the area of the environment.

As Citizen Leaders, it is imperative that we embrace our environment and walk boldly into a clean and green future."

--Patricia Cormier, PhD

What is Sustainability?

According to the Brundtland Report, sustainability is "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

Who we are

The Longwood University Committee for a Sustainable Environment (GreenCampus) is made up of students, faculty, and staff members who are committed to and are knowledgeable about environmental sustainability. We meet monthly as a committee to discuss actions our community can take to improve our environment, and decrease our ecological footprint. Sub-committees meet more frequently as they focus on specific projects.

We encourage you to join us or send your suggestions and ideas to: greencampus@longwood.edu