Sustainability

Mission:
"Tennessee Tech University's Office of Sustainability strives to create a more environmentally friendly campus that provides mentoring and support through the integration of research and engagement for a sustainable campus."

In the fall of 2015, the Office of Sustainability was established to help promote and document sustainable initiatives on campus and oversee the Green Fee. The Green Fee is a student activity fee that goes towards green projects and programs, and through it Tennessee Tech has been able to implement a Bike Share Program, purchase Electric Vehicles, install Hydration Stations & Occupancy Sensors and fund numerous other projects.

VIEW A FULL LIST OF PROJECTS

TVA's Green Switch, Project Regrind, Bee Campus USA, and GE² are only a small sector of a plethora of programs the Office of Sustainability is involved in. We are are always open to new project ideas from students on campus. You can submit your ideas through our proposal form below.

PROPOSAL FORM

Commit!

Tennessee Tech invites you to make a personal commitment by pledging to make small everyday changes which can make a positive impact on the environment. Choose which options you pledge to do in each category and help Tennessee Tech GO GREEN!

TAKE THE Tennessee Tech GREEN PLEDGE

Sustainability Scavenger Hunt

Whether you are new to Tech's campus or a returning student, there is always more to learn about what the university has to offer! Follow the link to learn about the different sustainable resources that you can use during your time at TTU!

SUSTAINABILITY SCAVENGER HUNT

Learn!

Our current survey is about gauging student awareness of health and wellness on campus. Please take a moment to let us know how you're Eagle FIT!

TAKE THIS MONTH'S SURVEY

Sustainability Plan: Tennessee Tech's Sustainability Strategic Plan

AASHE Stars Silver Certificate for 2023

TN Tech is a STARS Silver Institution

The Sustainable Campus Committee approved funding to join AASHE, which founded the STARS program. This allows us to evaluate sustainability in Academics, Engagement, Operations, Planning & Administration, Innovation & Leadership, and the University as a whole. Since Fall of 2019, Tech has been rated as a Silver STARS University, this has continued with recertification in 2022 thanks to a community effort. Tech will be able to use this as a benchmark for moving forward and improving sustainable initiatives across the campus. This database is open to any faculty or student of Tennessee Tech. If you are interested in learning more about the rating system or helping collect information, contact us!