Understanding the importance of sustainability practices, colleges and universities around the world introduce new initiatives to help people become environmentally responsible citizens. They are looking for ways to reduce resource consumption and make campus life sustainable for their students. Let’s look at institutions that have been successful at environmental conservation.
Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has implemented several successful initiatives that help to make the institution more sustainable. They have significant achievements already. During the last 10 years, they managed to reduce carbon emissions by more than 50%. Additionally, WUR encourages eco-conscious commuting and catering. The campus has natural gardens and green areas for eco-friendly meetings.