Skip navigation
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • .
  • Pause Play

Sustainability

Environmental, Social, and Economic Sustainability

 

When You  Move Out, Don't Throw it Out! 

Each year, students leave tons (literally tons) of items when they move out of the residence halls at the end of the year.  We collect those items to donate to a variety of non-profit organizations; last year we worked with six non profits and donated over 15,000 pounds of items.  During finals week again this year (June 4-8), we are collecting gently used and clean clothing, supplies, etc. to donate. 

See the list of items we accept. 

See information about our partners:  the Goodwill, the Denver Children's Advocacy Center, the Community Ministry Food Bank, the Friends of the Haven, and the St. Francis Center.

 

Housing and Sustainability 

Our department is committed to taking action on sustainability issues. We have staff positions, committees, programs, and initiatives to build partnerships across campus, to focus on and improve our sustainability efforts, and to increase awareness of and educate our community about the importance of sustainability.

We are always looking for ways to improve our facilities, educate our students and staff, and ensure that we are creating an environmentally and socially responsible living environment on campus.  We hope you will join us in making our residence halls as sustainable as possible.  Contact housing@du.edu to get involved!

Sustainability Value Statement

We, the students, staff, and community members of the Housing and Residential Education Department of the University of Denver, recognize the  critical importance of sustainability. We commit to  environmental, social, and economic sustainability by pledging to "meet the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs" (Brundtland, 1987). We,  as agents of change, will reduce our environmental impact through  activism, empowerment, collaboration, and educational programming. In doing so, we view  equality, diversity, and social justice as essential components of sustainability.  We will work to engage all residents and staff to actively participate in sustainable practices to be  leaders in stewardship as global citizens serving the public good.