Sustainability Plan Executive Summary

Northern Arizona University Campus Sustainability Plan

Use a campus-wide Master Plan to ensure sustainable and appropriate uses of lands and waters managed by NAU
Advance sustainable building and renewable energy and seek reduction of heating costs on campus
Increase institutional purchases of Arizona-grown foods
Develop diversified strategies to reduce fossil fuel use and carbon emissions from motorized vehicles on campus
Maintain sustainability-sensitive materials purchasing and disposal practices
Maintain attractive, native landscapes on campus through environmentally friendly means
Ensure that hazardous chemicals are safely stored, used and disposed
Promote sustainable development projects to benefit NAU and the Greater Flagstaff community
Use the "campus as ecosystem concept" across the curriculum to educate faculty and students about sustainability
Employ faculty, staff and students to communicate the progress of NAU's sustainability initiatives and accomplishments