UMF is committed to environmental stewardship and to graduating responsible global citizens who care about the environment. As an educational institution, we have the opportunity to be a leader in promoting the sustainable use of the Earth’s resources.  Teaching about sound environmental practices can become an intrinsic part of our campus culture; their benefits can be made apparent to students, faculty, staff, and our surrounding community, all of whom can participate in efforts to enhance environmental sustainability.  Environmental issues should  be studied broadly in courses across the curriculum.

In addition to educating our community, we should demonstrate by our own policies and practices that we are good environmental stewards. Sustainable practices should be an integral part of our campus management and operations ---in building and renovating, in reducing pollution and waste, in using appropriate energy resources and materials, and in protecting and incorporating the native environment in our campus spaces.  Indoor and outdoor environments should be healthful and aesthetically pleasing.    Committing to environmental responsibility means that we will also set goals for ourselves and monitor our progress towards them.

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