Sustainability Resources
CSUN has a variety of programs, policies, and services to educate and enable campus members to adopt more sustainable habits. Whether you’re looking for a carpooling buddy, environmentally preferred purchasing guide, or information on-campus waste disposal procedures, our campus and community resources page can help you find what you need, and much more.
Academics
Explore sustainability topics through curricular paths or on your own.
Sustainability MinorGE track in sustainability
Sustainability Related Films
External Sustainability Related Course Syllabi
Sustainability Expert Directory
Sust 300 Course Resources
Administration
Streamline processes and procedures while conserving resources.
OnBase- Digital document storage for CSUN usersDocuSign - Send and sign documents digitally, make printing and scanning a thing of the past.
Campus Partners
Learn about who we work with on-campus and the impacts they are making.
Community Partners
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Northridge East Neighborhood CouncilValley Green
Pando Populus
Campus Sustainability Map
Explore CSUN’s sustainability efforts with our interactive mapEnergy & Buildings
Explore campus utility data and discover opportunities to save money, water and energy.
Campus Utility DashboardSustainability Center Virtual Tour
Sustainability Center Utility Dashboard
Energy and Water Resources
Utility Conservation Guides
Solar Programs - Find a solar solution for your residence.
LEED and Green Buildings Webinar Recording-April 2020
Food & Dining
Discover CSUN’s sustainable food systems.
Sustainable Garden Education CenterFood Recovery Network
Food Pantry
Farmers Market
CSUN Dining Sustainability
Free Food at CSUN
Purchasing & Consumption
Learn how certain aspects of sustainability such as packaging, toxicity, materials sourcing and product disposal can play a role in purchasing decisions.
CSUN Asset Management- Request a pick up of surplus office furniture and equipment for campus departments or reclaim furniture from other departments. Recycle state-owned electronicsAsset Management Public Surplus Auction Site- Bid on listings of discounted office or outdoor equipment available for anyone.
Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy
Sustainability Champions
Launched in 2019, the Sustainability Champions program is an initiative to engage and empower CSUN employees to expand sustainability knowledge and practices within their areas of influence. This network of sustainability communicators and practitioners fosters a culture of environmental and social stewardship, with the goal of having representation in every department across the campus. Sustainability Champions serve as an informational resource to others in their department and help identify opportunities to integrate sustainability into everyday operations.
CSUN Sustainability ChampionsTransportation
Learn how to get to and around campus without driving alone in your car.
CSUN Student Transportation Survey DashboardAlternative Transportation Programs
AS Student Transportation Guide
CSUN Transportation Webinar Recording-April 2020
Waste & Materials Management
Explore CSUN’s waste, recycling and composting data and learn how you can reduce your waste output.
Waste Sorting GuideTrash Talkers Interactive Waste Education
CSUN Zero Waste Website
CSUN Zero Waste Dashboard
Water bottle refill station map
AS Sustainability and Recycling
Sustainable Menstruation
CSUN Zero Waste Webinar Recording-April 2020
Workshop & Webinar Recordings
Explore to learn about some of the programs and workshops we have hosted.
2020 Victory Garden Workshop Series2020 Earth Month Webinar Series
CSUN Sustainability YouTube Channel