Environmental well-being is the ability to make a positive impact on the quality of the environment.
Office of Sustainability
Sustainability at the University of San Diego is more than just an environmental or financial impact. Sustainability is not something that is simply linked to the mission of the university and forgotten about, but a value that those at USD find themselves experiencing and practicing daily. USD promotes sustainability through the incorporation of green transportation initiatives, sustainability in employee and student education, active energy management, and national leadership in waste reduction. USD’s commitment to sustainability is holistic and places paramount value on integrating the environmental, financial and social components of sustainability for a more sustainable world.
Campus Donation Bins for Disabled American Veterans
In an effort to divert material from the landfill and assist those in need, USD partners with Disabled American Veterans (DAV) for a campus-wide donation program. USD community members can place gently used clothing, linens, housewares, electronics, books, toiletries, etc. in any of the nine collection bins located around campus. (Non-perishable food items should be donated to one of the USD food pantries on campus).
Collection bins are located at the West Parking Structure Tram Stop, SOLES (1st floor), Maher (1st floor), the Student Life Pavilion, Presido Terrace Apartments, University Terrace Apartments, Bosley's Cafe, Manchester Hall, and the Vistas (Palomar Lounge).
Carpool Parking Spaces
Carpool spaces are for employees who travel to work with two or more people of legal driving age in the vehicle.
Fresh Air Permits
Fresh Air permits are valid for sixteen (16) days per semester and are free of charge. The permit must be stamped at the kiosk on the day of use when entering campus or they will not be valid. Fresh Air permits are only available to employees that normally use alternate modes of transportation.
Zero-Waste Campus Initiative
USD has a multi-year plan to reduce waste on campus and to divert 90 to 100 percent of all campus waste from the landfill.