What can you do to promote sustainability?
Here is the single most important rule for everyone to live by: CONSUME LESS
STUFF. This is the single most important thing that you can do to promote
sustainability! Per-capita, Americans consume more energy and resources than any
other group of people. Doing your part can be very simple and painless. Being a
responsible person does require that you alter your day-to-day habits, however,
it does not have to be hard. Consider that if you make many of the changes
outlined on the following pages, you will reduce significantly your
environmental footprint!
Sustainability Pledge:
I pledge my support to Villanova University's effort to become a more
sustainable institution. I also pledge to incorpora te the ideals of
environmental sustainability in my daily life on campus, in my living space, and
at my home; to adhere to practices that endeavor to achieve energy efficiency,
conserve water, control pollution, lower my carbon footprint, and achieve social
justice. I make this pledge with the hope that the needs of our generation are
satisfied without compromising those of future generations.
Students
Faculty and Staff
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