Clarkson Sustainability Initiatives

Students Design & Operate Innovative Food Production
Clarkson students have designed, built and are now operating an integrated greenhouse, wood pellet heating and anaerobic digestion system as part of our campus’ local energy efficient food and waste management facility.
21st Century Plant Growing
Students at Clarkson are using an aeroponic system to grow plants and vegetables and extend the growing season in cold regions. The system eliminates the need for soil and significantly reduces water and fertilizer usage.
Developing a Campus Culture of Sustainability
Associate Director of Sustainability Susan Powers ensures sustainable practices are incorporated into every aspect campus life, academics and operations
The Power of Wind
Clarkson engineers and scientists investigate efficient strategies for extracting energy from the wind.
LEED Gold Certification for TAC
Clarkson University Achieves LEED Gold Certification for Technology Advancement Center

Cold-climate Greenhouse
Students have designed, built and are now operating a greenhouse to explore growing produce year round.
Tracking Trash Generation
Clean Snowmobile earns Top Prize
Clarkson's Clean Snowmobile SPEED team claimed top honors at this year's Clean Snowmobile Challenge.
Engineers without Borders
Student group develops clean water solutions for residents of an Ecuadoran village.
Recycling
Students from across campus constructed mannequins to promote awareness about recycling

Clarkson Avenue refinished to promote safe bike commuting
Over 200 acres of forest and wetlands on Clarkson’s campus are valued as “Forever Wild”
Local and campus-grown food featured at Graduation Dinner