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center_for_susstudies_logo.pngEastern’s dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship has been decades in the making. It features three fundamental, interrelated elements, including an academic arm (the Center for Sustainability Studies), a public outreach operation (the Institute for Sustainability) and a commitment to sustainability on campus (the Green Campus Committee and its programs). Through this multi-pronged approach, Eastern has established itself as a national Green Campus and a leader in sustainability in Connecticut.

Explore the Interactive Sustainability Dashboard to learn more about Eastern's sustainability accomplishments.

Graphic of the UN Sustainability Development Goals


Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Green Buildings and Grounds

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Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education

Center for Sustainability Studies

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Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

Recycling on Campus

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Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well Being

Sustainable Dining

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Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Green Frog Film Festival

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Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities

Thrift Warriors Thrift Shop

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Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger

Shawn's Cupboard

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Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Reporting AASHE STARS

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Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Sustainable Energy Studies

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To explore these impacts, View Full Page, then mouse over areas of the Dashboard matrix to view project details contributing to the SDGs here at Eastern

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Eastern Magazine Sustainability Spotlight

From campus to community, sustainability takes many shapes. Spring 2024

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Sustainability In the News

Biology Professor Jonathan Hulvey participates in a lab demonstration at Tiny Earth Day.

VIDEO: Eastern joins global effort to find new antibiotics

May 04, 2026

Biology Professor Jonathan Hulvey recently involved his students in an event meant to educate students at Norwich Free Academy (NFA) about the growing problem of antibiotic resistance, as well as to pique high schoolers’ interest in science careers and student research at Eastern.

"Earth Day Market" attendees view vendors and exhibitors.

Eastern celebrates Earth Day with annual market

May 01, 2026

Eastern welcomed hundreds of students and community members to its Student Center on April 22 to celebrate Earth Day. Featuring 34 vendors and exhibitors, Eastern's annual Earth Day Market united local businesses and student organizations under a commitment to sustainability.  "[This year's] Earth Day was our largest in about ten years," wrote Steve Nathan, environmental earth science professor and Earth Day Market coordinator. "The enthusiasm of new and returning community partners signals an opportunity for continued collaboration around climate resilience and sustainability in Willimantic and across the region."

Communication Lecturer John Murphy delivers a presentation at Eastern's "Liberal Arts Education in the Age of AI" colloquium.

Colloquium explores ‘wicked problem’ of AI

April 01, 2026

On today’s college campuses, one can hardly go a single day without hearing the letters “AI.” Eastern Connecticut State University recently dedicated a full day to unpacking the impact of artificial intelligence on liberal arts institutions. The colloquium, titled “Liberal Arts Education in the Age of AI,” took place March 24 in the Student Center.

Center for Sustainability Studies

Executive Director
Dr. Patricia Szczys
szczysp@easternct.edu
greencampuscommittee@easternct.edu
860-465-4324

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