The Clarkson family crest in stained glass occupies the window of the second floor staircase landing in Holcroft House.

The Princeton Review rates Clarkson University 95 out of a possible 99 points in the Green Rating category of the 2009 edition of its annual book, Best 368 Colleges.

Clarkson University Campus

Solid Waste & Purchasing

How is Clarkson cutting down on waste, greening our purchasing decisions and encouraging recycling? For starters, Clarkson University renewed its commitment to recycling with a campus-wide initiative. Since then, more and more is being done to ensure that our community is making sound environmental choices!

BETTER RECYCLING PRACTICES! Clarkson has extended its recycling program to include electronic waste, like computers and monitors, fluorescent bulbs, batteries, ballasts, scrap metal, tires, and used oil and anti-freeze.

REUSING! A "dump and run tractor trailer sale" is planned for the end of the 2009-2010 school year to reduce the stream of large items into the trash in May and give students an opportunity to buy discounted, used goods.

GREEN FAXING! Clarkson has invested in new e-fax software by RightFax, which will be used campus-wide to send and receive faxes, reducing paper waste.

DUPLICATING MOVES! The Duplicating Center is moving to the ERC next to the Office of Information Technology so that OIT can assist in finding e-alternatives to mass paper distribution.

NUTS FOR GREEN! Shipping & Receiving is now collecting and reusing all packing peanuts, bubble wrap, and pillows.  For small quantities, leave in the shipping box or put in a plastic bag.  Mail delivery personnel can pick it up during mail runs.  For larger quantities, either drop the material off at Shipping & Receiving in the Physical Plant building (adjacent to Walker Center) or call 315-2686543 for pick up.

GOODBYE, MASS DISTRIBUTION! Most University announcements are now sent electronically, rather than on hard copy through intra-campus mail, including Human Resources job announcements, which can also be found online.

ONLY ENERGY STAR ALLOWED! All new appliances purchased by the University are Energy Star qualified.

Clarkson University, including Campus Dining, the Clarkson Inn and the University Bookstore, has discontinued the purchase and use of polystyrene products -- commonly referred to as "Styrofoam." Read more.