Creating community in sustainability
When you join the Western community, you’re joining a forward-thinking, eco-friendly community. That's because we want our students, faculty and staff to be part of making positive changes for the planet and their lives. We’re not just implementing sustainable practices; we’re creating and testing new ones.
From classroom curriculum and interdisciplinary collaborations to research projects and student-led initiatives, you'll find building a future that's bright and sustainable is a shared goal across campus and our community.
Take action. Be sustainable.
Top performer
in the 2023 Sustainable Campus Index
Top 5 in the nation
for availability of electric vehicle chargers
2nd in Michigan
to earn Tree Campus Higher Education designation
Sustainability touches every part of our lives
We know making eco-conscious decisions involves everyone working together to reach goals like becoming a carbon neutral school by 2050. Understanding sustainability and climate change is essential in navigating the world. And for students like you, this can have significant implications for your careers. You'll need to understand the scope of its impact and consider its influence in your chosen career path. Whether it's utilizing more sustainable materials in packaging and production, opting for greener transport or sourcing energy, you are choosing and guided by eco-conscious decisions.
These students are going to graduate and be lightyears ahead. I think colleges like Western that can get in front of that cutting edge and really help inform this next generation are going to be so important to our sustainability efforts in the future.
How WMU works toward a more renewable future
Take advantage of these sustainability resources
Eco-minded student organizations
Become part of the movement for more environmentally conscious living by getting involved with the Climate Change Working Group or Students for a Sustainable Earth.
Student Sustainability Grant
Twice a year, a committee formed by students representing all colleges awards funding to support student research, projects and other activities that can potentially advance our campus culture of sustainability. Past winners have created projects revolving around ideas such as alternative energy sources, digitalization and sustainable materials implementation.
