WKU Office of Sustainability - Resources
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
WKU is a member institution of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Visit AASHE's website to find resources related to campus sustainability beyond your wildest dreams.
Biomimicry is, quite simply, design inspired by nature. The idea is to use elegant and amazing biological ideas to solve human problems. The Biomimicry Institute website is full of awesome examples of biomimicry and other great resources.
National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology
The National Wildlife Federation Campus Ecology program offers resources, case studies, webinars, and lots of other great information.
WKU Resolution for Education for Sustainability (EfS)
In January, 2010, WKU adopted a short-term strategic plan, the "WKU Guide for 2010-2012", which includes both a commitment model, and to teach sustainability. The plan includes a Resolution for EfS that will be supported with faculty and staff development opportunities.
"Rocky Mountain Institute is an independent, entreperneurial nonprofit think-and-do tank (TM) that drives the efficient adn restorative use of resources." -RMI website. Their website offers a wealth of resources and information.
WKU is a member institution of the US Green Building Council. We have committed to building all new buildings to LEED standards and to prepare for that commitment, 13 staff and faculty at WKU have earned their LEED Professional Accreditation.
Angies List Homeowner's Guide to Sustainability
Many of the natural resources that society takes for granted are not infinite, which means that eventually, they will run out.
These resources can also be damaged or polluted as a result of human actions. To help prevent this from happening, people can choose to live a sustainable lifestyle. Because one's home is a large part of their life, it's crucial that it's set up in a way that encourages sustainability. Accomplishing and maintaining this type of environment involves both knowing what steps to take and how to put them into practice.
Going Green Basics
Energy Conservation
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
Water Conservation
Landscape
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