U Sustain is a committee comprised of environmentally and socially concerned faculty, staff, and students at Union College. Our goal is to constantly reduce the ecological footprint of Union College and make the institution more sustainable. As an institution of higher education, we believe this is our responsibility.

In particular, the committee will look at ways to measure our environmental progress, including our carbon footprint; find solutions to campus environmental problems; improve the campus structure to minimize environmental impact; educate the campus community about ways to help and sustainability initiatives; and help make sure Union is constantly working toward a more sustainable campus and community.

• U Sustain in the news:  Albany Times Union
• Octopus' Orgainc Garden launches!
• Faculty/Student research creates sustainable sidewalks!
• President Ainlay has signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment; Union purchased 15% of its power from wind energy to support the commitment.

U Sustain seeks to educate the campus community about ways to live, work, and enjoy Union in the most environmentally friendly and sustainable way possible.

U Sustain Solutions
U Sustain Solutions higlights ways every one of us can contribute to reducing our ecological footprint and help move toward sustainability.

U Sustain Initiatives
U Sustain Initiatives highlights college wide policies and programs that help make the college more environmentally friendly.

U Sustain Resources
U Sustain Resources provides information on our carbon footprint and different media used to convey sustainability at Union.

Union cares about the environment!