Take Action
Get involved and take action
Get involved in sustainability issues around campus and in the world by reviewing our sustainability guides, joining our weekly Sustainability Creighton email list and becoming certified through our Sustainable Creighton Office program.
Sustainable Creighton Office Certificate
Creighton University employees can be agents of change and make an impact on creating a more sustainable campus. The Sustainable Creighton Office Certificate is a voluntary initiative that promotes sustainable practices within office settings on campus. The program is designed, implemented and maintained by the Office of Sustainability Programs in collaboration with the Sustainability Governance Committee.
Goal
The goal of the Sustainable Creighton Office Certificate program is to support and promote campus offices that are taking steps toward reducing their environmental footprint by integrating more sustainable choices into the workplace.
Why participate?
Caring for our common home is part of Creighton’s Catholic, Jesuit identity. Together, we can make Creighton University a more sustainable campus.
Review the Sustainable Creighton Office Certificate Checklist to see how your team can care for our common home.
Complete the survey when your office team is ready to submit for the Sustainable Creighton Office Certificate.
Join the Residence Hall Composting Program
Creighton University students can positively impact our campus by participating in the Composting Program. Students living in residence halls with in-unit kitchens can now easily divert food waste from landfills by borrowing a 2.6-gallon countertop compost bin from the Office of Sustainability Programs.
Here's How to Enroll:
- Discuss composting with your suitemates and ensure everyone agrees to participate.
- Download the agreement form and have all suitemates sign it.
*Save the document with your Residence Hall and Name included.
*Example: Composting Agreement-Davis Sq-John Smith - Email the completed form to sustainability@creighton.edu with the subject line “Compost Agreement – Name of Residence Hall.”
- Once your agreement is accepted, you'll be contacted to schedule a meeting to pick up a compost bin and a starter kit with 10 compostable bags.
After Enrolling:
- Look for the designated compost bins located at the mall. Dispose of your compostable waste there.
- When your starter kit runs out, purchase new compostable bags to keep composting!
Why Participate?
Participating in the composting program can help divert food waste from landfills, reduce methane emissions, create nutrient-rich compost for local gardens, and contribute to Creighton University's goal of increasing our waste diversion rate to 35% by 2028.
Other Ways to Get Involved
The Office of Sustainability Programs collaborates with campus and community organizations on a variety of sustainability-focused opportunities.
Green Jays
Green Jays is a student organization with the mission of increasing awareness and activism for environmental and sustainability issues. Learn more about Green Jays.
How to Reach Us
Email:
sustainability@creighton.edu
Location:
Creighton Hall 333
