Office of Sustainability

Collaboration is key to creating the green environment in which we all want to live. The Office of Sustainability works with student clubs, administrative areas, and service providers to improve energy savings and help students reuse, recycle, conserve, and be socially informed and active in the community. The Sustainability Studies interdisciplinary major, Office of Residence Life, Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, Division of Marketing and Communications, and Office of Student Leadership and Engagement help keep our students informed. Organizations such as the Sustainability Club, Center for Civic Engagement, Hofstra’s Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter, and others lead by example and give everyone the opportunity to raise sustainability awareness. Hofstra Campus Dining sponsors farmers markets with fresh produce and a “plate first” policy to limit plastic usage. Styrofoam use is prohibited in all food service locations. Hydration stations provide filtered water for refillable bottles and are available throughout the campus.  

Hofstra shuttle buses provide free transportation both on and off campus. There are 24 electric vehicle charging stations serving 48 vehicles at a time on campus. An organic Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to the care of 11,000 trees and shrubs is used to maintain our living campus resource. Lighting upgrades as well as window and roof replacements are ongoing throughout the campus. Contact us with any questions and/or suggestions you may have.

Contact: Office of Sustainability
516-463-6619
hofstra.edu/sustainability