August 30, 2012
UW-Stevens Point named to Green College Honor Roll 2013
In recognition of its environmentally related practices, policies and academic offerings, the
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has been named to The Princeton Review’s 2013 Green
College Honor Roll.
UW-Stevens Point was among 21 U.S. colleges that received a Green Rating of 99, the highest
score possible. Criteria included having a healthy and sustainable quality of life, preparing
students for employment and citizenship in a world defined by environmental changes and the
school’s overall commitment to environmental issues. (www.princetonreview.com/greenguide.aspx)
UW-Stevens Point was recognized for its Operations and Waste Management Facility,
wastewater treatment plant, Residential Living recycling programs, vermicomposting program,
Student Government sustainability committees, Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design silver rating in constructing the new Suites@201 Reserve residence hall, and history of
conservation education since 1946.
Other sustainable practices at UW-Stevens Point include:
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Four residence halls are furnished with solar panels that heat domestic hot water.
Majority use of biodegradable, Earth safe cleaning products, purchased in bulk with use
of refillable containers that minimize waste.
Residence halls participate in the NatureWise Program and currently use 40 percent
green energy generated through wind and biogas renewable resources instead of coal
and natural gas.
An end of the year recycle/reuse program donates items such as clothing, furniture and
electronics to the community to avoid landfill disposal.
The Greenest Residence Room demonstrates to students and the public how to live a
comfortable and affordable environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Green Advocates in each hall provide environmental programming and serve as an
environmental resource for residents.
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