Laura Lowe Furge

Muhlenberg College Sustainability Strategic Plan 2019-2023

Muhlenberg College's Sustainability Strategic Plan outlines key initiatives to integrate sustainability into academics, co-curricular activities, operations, and planning. The plan aims to educate the community in sustainable practices, measure the impact of sustainability efforts, operate the college according to a sustainability ethic, reduce resource use, and incorporate sustainable values into administrative practices. Core planning areas include curriculum and co-curricular integration (increasing sustainability education and integrating it into various programs), buildings and grounds (decreasing resource use and establishing sustainable practices), food and dining (educating on sustainable food and reducing waste), energy and climate (reducing greenhouse gas emissions and indirect carbon emissions), and planning and administration (incorporating sustainability as a core value and securing funding for initiatives). The plan details specific goals, strategies, and progress updates for each area, demonstrating a commitment to environmental and social responsibility.