Saint Augustine’s College

School details:
Full-time enrollment: 1,750
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Administration

• Saint Augustine is working on a formal sustainability plan.
• The college has signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment.

Green Building

• Energy efficiency technologies include LED lighting in exit signs, motion sensors to shut off lights, energy management systems in classroom buildings, and variable speed drives.
• The college is replacing all incandescent bulbs with fluorescent.
• To conserve water, low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets have been installed, and the college regularly fixes leaks.
• Non-potable water is used on campus.

Climate Change & Energy

• Building systems are regularly tuned up to increase efficiency, and the library’s chillers are being updated.
• The college has implemented temperature setbacks.
• To encourage campus users to reduce their energy use, rebate programs are offered for inefficient appliances.
• The school is exploring the idea of generating renewable energy on campus.

Recycling

• Traditional materials recycled on campus include aluminum, cardboard, and paper.
• The college also recycles its used batteries, computers, ballasts, and printer cartridges. It has purchased a bulb eater to recycle old light bulbs.

Dining

• The dining halls feature local foods.
• Food is grown in an on-campus garden.
• Trays have been removed from dining areas to save water and energy and reduce food waste.

Student Involvement

• Members of the Science Club are working on a campus recycling program and looking into methods of capturing rainwater for reuse in gardening.

Transportation

• The college’s master plan calls for a pedestrian-friendly campus core with no cars.
• Freshmen are not allowed to bring cars to campus, and all students are charged for parking.