“The goal we seek to achieve by 2016 [30% reduction of green- house gases below 2006 levels] is an aggressive one and extraordi- nary efforts will be needed to meet it. Every member of the Harvard community has a role to play in reducing our greenhouse gas emissions– by conserving energy ourselves, by motivating others to do so, and by envisioning and implementing new ideas that will contribute to our progress. Taken together, the habits attitudes, and creativity of every one of us have the potential to make a great difference, not just for Harvard in the here and now, but for the larger world and its future well-being.” -President Drew Faust July 8, 2008 Harvard’s Greenhouse Gas Commitment 1. Join the Environmental Health Club Interested in the connections between human and envi- ronmental health? Visit the Office for Student Affairs website to learn more about this student organization. 2. Dine Sustainably! HSPH makes it easy for you to be environmentally friendly. For instance, Sebastian’s Café now offers post-consumer waste composting. Remember to com- post your take-out clamshells, utensils, napkins, and food scraps. Or, become a “Compost Ambassador” and educate the HSPH community about proper compost- ing etiquette! If interested, please contact: [email protected] 3. Take the Sustainability Pledge Every year the Harvard Office for Sustainability runs the Harvard Sustainability Pledge Campaign to raise awareness about campus environmental impacts, and to encourage members of the Harvard community to take simple steps to reduce his or her own environ- mental impacts. Take it now: www.green.harvard.edu/pledge 4. Utilize HSPH’s “Ken’s List” “Ken’s List” is HSPH’s office supply swap website. Re- duce waste and save resources by posting and search- ing for office supplies, furniture, and lab equipment that are functional and just need a new home: www.hsph.harvard.edu/kenslist/ Harvard Office for Sustainability The Office for Sustainability (OFS) works to make Har- vard a more sustainable campus by consulting on green buildings, changing University policy, educating the Harvard community, coordinating behavioral change campaigns, among other projects. In fact, OFS is the largest campus sustainability group in the world: www.green.harvard.edu Get Involved Resources Harvard School of Public Health Sustainability Guide Created by Harvard’s Office for Sustainability Printed on recycled paper