The Sustainability Task Force

In the spring of 2008, Marquette assembled an eight-member task force to help encourage the implementation of more sustainable practices on campus.  The Sustainability Task Force members include the vice president of administration, the budget director, the vice president of student affairs, the MUSG president, a faculty member, the director of auxiliary services, the sustainability officer, and a dean.  This group was created to help generate new initiatives and drive Marquette in a more sustainable direction.  First on the agenda was creating four separate working groups to address four key areas on campus, including recycling, natural resources and utilities, new buildings, and suppliers.  

• Task Force Minutes

Working groups

Each working group meets on a monthly basis to discuss new ideas and present them to the Task Force.  Each group must assess the current situation of their related area and suggest opportunities for improvement.  By focusing on one or two projects at a time, the groups are able to implement change more quickly and effectively.  The groups consist of three faculty members, a student, an administrative co-chair, a representative from COA, a representative from COS and the sustainability officer. 

• Working Group Minutes

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Let’s talk trash...

Recycling is now easier than ever with the introduction of single-stream recycling. All acceptable recyclables can be placed in any of the recycling bins – no sorting needed – including the small blue recycling bins in classrooms and offices. And we’re recycling more items than ever before. A new PDF is available as an easy reference guide on what can be recycled and how.