Sustainability at RIT

RIT strives to infuse innovation and creativity into every element of our campus, and sustainability is central to our success.

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Pillars of RIT's Sustainability Strategy:

Global citizenship

Campus as a living laboratory

Innovative and interdisciplinary academic programs

Community engagement

How sustainable is our campus?

  • 13K solar panels installed on campus
  • 35 Tons of material diverted from the landfill annually through Goodbye, Goodbuy!
  • 9K lbs of food donated to area meal centers by Recover Rochester annually
  • 21 electric vehicle charging stations on campus
  • 180 acres of protected wetlands on campus
  • 15 sustainability-related student clubs

Connect with us!

Website: https://www.rit.edu/sustainablecampus/
Instagram: @ritsustainability
Facebook: RIT Sustainability
Twitter: @RITgreen
Email: sustainability@rit.edu

Sustainability Resources

Leadership Opportunities

Interested in leadership opportunities? Develop leadership skills, learn about Sustainable Development Goals, interact with local leaders and organizations by participating in momentum II.

Recycle Right

Help RIT divert waste from the landfills by recycling right! Check out rit.edu/recycle for more information!

RIT Food Share

RIT Food Share program: get notified when there is free food available on campus, or stop by the Food Share Center for free non-perishable food items.

Goodbye, Goodbuy!

Help divert usable items from landfills by donating items to Goodbye, Goodbuy! At the end of the year. Keep an eye out for leadership opportunities through this program.