Published: April 13, 2020

You may be thinking about ways to live a more sustainable, environmentally-conscious lifestyle. A newUniversity of ֱcourse can help you get started.

쾱Ǵڳ’scourse can help you identify ways to easily integrate sustainable practices into your daily life, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity. The course also highlights initiatives and efforts that helped ֱ campuses become more sustainable, efficient and innovative.

“Sustainability ensures a university community that is healthier, economically sound, and responsible,” said ֱ President Mark Kennedy, in a video introduction to the course. “It is the contributions of all of us working together towards a sustainable future that makes a difference on our campuses, across the state and around the world.”

This 30-minute course emphasizes sustainability’s importance and effects on well-being. By focusing on “living within our means,” the course details how a sustainable society seeks to maintain and improve the health, well-being and opportunities of its people.

University of ֱ campuses have each made plans to instill this culture into daily life and reach their sustainability goals. Pitching in to grow ֱ’s sustainability culture is beneficial for business, health and saves money.

The course highlights 10 everyday ways that faculty, staff and students can adopt simple practices that support sustainability. If you’re interested in doing more, the course includes details on joining campus committees and efforts.

Take thein Skillsoft, andhelp ֱ reach its sustainability goals.