Albany State University

School details:
Full-time enrollment: 3,506
Part-time enrollment:967
Location: Albany, Georgia

Green Building

• Albany State encourages adherence to LEED green building guidelines.
• To decrease energy use, the campus has installed energy-management systems, lighting sensors, and energy-efficient lighting.
• The university utilizes water metering, efficient laundry machines, and low-flow faucets and showerheads to conserve water.

Climate Change & Energy

• Campaigns encourage members of the campus community to reduce their energy use.

Recycling

• The university recycles toner cartridges from school printers as well as paper.
• Student printing quotas limit the amount of paper used on campus.
• Unwanted items during move-out are collected and donated.

Dining

• Albany State’s dining halls feature local and organic foods.
• Trayless dining is encouraged in ASU dining halls.

Student Involvement

• Students are told about sustainability efforts on campus by their Resident Assistants.
• On-campus environmental projects engage students.
• The university is exploring the option of offering an environmental science concentration.