Clark Atlanta University

School details:
Full-time enrollment: 3,649
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Administration

• Clark Atlanta has a Sustainability Council that is working on a formal sustainability plan.
• The council will focus on improving campus recycling and completing a campus-wide sustainability assessment.

Green Building

• There is a policy that all new buildings and major renovations will be LEED certified.
• Clement Hall is LEED-Silver and Energy Star-certified.
• Wright-Young Hall, currently being renovated, is being built to LEED standards.
• Dual-flush toilets are used to save water.
• To save energy, Clark Atlanta uses variable-frequency drives to adjust for demand in ventilation systems.

Recycling

• The university recycles some of its paper, computers, and light bulbs.

Dining

• Local and organic foods are offered in dining halls.
• Excess food is donated to a food bank or shelter.

Student Involvement

• Clark Atlanta students can volunteer on sustainability projects.