Going Green
Live a greener lifestyle at FGCU. From getting around more affordably, to hosting a "less-waste" event, or assisting the university in its environmental mission through on-campus service learning opportunities - you will find it here.
Did You Know?
The FGCU Sustainability symbol has meaning. The “S” is representative of the words sustainability and stewardship. The “S” is in the shape of the infinity symbol representing unlimited capacity, energy, excellence, or knowledge. The FGCU emerald green and cobalt blue school colors are symbols of the earth and water, in keeping with the university’s environmental mission.
Timely Tip: How do I get rid of old batteries from my personal devices?
Do NOT put ANY batteries in recycling containers! Some (but not ALL) batteries may be thrown out in regular trash.
Here in Lee County, Florida, household single-use alkaline batteries such as AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt can be discarded with your regular garbage. Button batteries for watches and hearing aids can also go in your regular garbage.
Other batteries, such as Nickel-cadmium and lithium-ion batteries found in cordless phones, rechargeable batteries like those found in cordless drills, and car batteries from your personal devices must be taken off campus to a recycling center or a store that has a battery drop off (these stores take back batteries even if you did not buy the device or battery from them originally).
Find locations near you: Call2Recycle Locator
Safety warning: Old batteries may not have enough energy to power a device, but they can still spark a fire if they’re not handled carefully. Place each battery into a separate sealed plastic bag.
Note: For university owned computer equipment and peripherals, please contact ITS Helpdesk at (239)590-1188 or helpdesk@fgcu.edu
Some of FGCU's Sustainability Affiliations
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
AASHE empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. We work with and for higher education to ensure that our world’s future leaders are motivated and equipped to solve sustainability challenges. You may access all AASHE resources by signing up for an account using your FGCU email address.
FGCU Ranks GOLD 4 Times in a Row!
FGCU earned a Gold Rating in 2014, 2017, 2020 and again in 2024 on the Sustainability, Tracking, Rating, & Assessment System (STARS) report. STARS is a program of AASHE and it helps higher education institutions measure their progress in four categories: operations, academics, engagement, and planning and administration.
Earth Charter International
The Earth Charter is, “an ethical framework for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century.” Florida Gulf Coast University has been an International Affiliate of the Earth Charter since 2009, when President Bradshaw signed the Affiliation Agreementrecognizing the connection between FGCU’s mission and the principles of the Earth Charter.
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