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Outside view of the Central Student Union building on a sunny day

Outside the Wigley Administration building with a bus and students walking on a sunny day

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A girl walking her bicycle and talking to a boy outside of Memorial Library

Student bicycling during the winter by Trafton Science Center

Mavericks for Sustainability

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Encouraging responsible stewardship of our resources on and off campus. Mavericks for a Sustainable Future. How to Help

Climate Action Plan

A direct attempt to control and reduce the future greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of our campus

Plan

Carbon Footprint

An accounting of all the greenhouse gases resulting from University activities in one year

Carbon

Guaranteed Energy Savings Plan

Promote awareness and implementation of energy efficient and renewable energy measures in public facilities

Program

Mavericks for Sustainability Fund

Interested in supporting sustainability efforts at Minnesota State Mankato?

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Fast Facts

6.8%

Reduced Carbon Footprint

Footprint

$442,683

Annual Energy Savings

GESP

22,000

fixtures upgraded

GESP

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Bicycle Friendly University

Bicycle

Electric Vehicle Charging

Charging stations dubbed "Sparky 1" and "Sparky 2" are located by the Centennial Student Union lot 11A.

It only takes 2-3 hours to fully charge at $1 per hour.

EV Charging at Minnesota State Mankato

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Comprehensive Facilities Plan

Long Term Planning: Key to Minnesota State's Future Success

Comprehensive Facilities Plan

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Waste Stream Management

Maximize Recycling – Minimize Need for Lined Landfill Space.

Where does our recyclables, compost and waste go?

Flowchart

Solar

Minnesota State Mankato has a 32kW solar panel installation on the Clinical Sciences Building - Fall 2021

More Information

Sustainability Fee

Established in the 2012-2013 academic year.

MSSA championed adoption of the mandatory Green Transportation Fee. This fee has now been changed into the Sustainability Fee. Sustainability Fee Advisory Committee.

The MavCARD is "Your Ticket to Ride"

Live Bus Tracker

Green Fee

B3 Benchmarking

B3 Benchmarking puts the power of public building energy data in the hands of Minnesota public building owners to manage and reduce energy costs.

Bee Friendly Campus

Zoology Club wants you to be informed about the critical importance of bees.

Bees

MinnState is committed to principles of enviornmental sustainability The Board of Trustees promotes reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, energy and water conservation and efficiency, reduction of solid waste, alternative transportation options, sustainable food and dining practices, conservation and protection of the natural environment, and pollution prevention and mitigation.

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