Welcome to SUNY Cortland, where Red is Green. You might be wondering what exactly that means. Red Dragons try their best to live sustainably -- which means, "in a way that avoids the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance." This can look different from Dragon to Dragon and can be a daunting to start. The Sustainability Office and Green Reps are here to help! Check out our tips and tricks for some easy sustainable behaviors right on campus!
Recycling
Know the place for your waste with our handy recycling guide.
All recycling should be clean, dry and with no lid/caps/tops. Take out any food, rinse and let dry.
Green Reps 
The SUNY Cortland Green Representative Program's mission is to inspire sustainable lifestyles through peer-to-peer environmental education programs that will ultimately contribute to a more eco-friendly and sustainable campus
- Programs in the Residence Halls
- Campus wide events
- Bulletin boards, newsletter articles & social media
- Show students fun and easy ways to get involved in sustainability on campus and develop lifelong behaviors
Interested in becoming a Green Rep - reach out to Megan Swing for more details and follow us on Instagram to stay up to date with our events!
Red Dragon ReUse
At the end of the academic year donation bins are placed in Residence Halls for students to donate to Cortland ReUse.
At the beginning of the academic year, August 21-24, there will be a Cortland ReUse pop-up thrift store in Outdoor Pursuits for students to buy affordable and gently used items.
Water Bottle Refill
A more sustainable and healthier alternative is refilling a reusable water bottle. Check out this map to see where you can refill your water bottle in any building on campus!
Borrow instead of buy
Borrowing or renting an item instead of buying it is a sustainable and cost-effective alternative. There are a variety of spaces on campus that offer a variety of items SUNY Cortland students can use for free or for a low cost. Check out the rules and policies - most items you need to present your SUNY Cortland ID.
- Makerspace: An array of resources for creative projects to be used in the Library, including 3D printers, a Cricut, VR equipment, yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles, etc. Located on Memorial Library's second floor in Room B-204, between Instructional Resources Area and the Computer Applications Lab.
- Memorial Library: Has a wide range of resources to be borrowed and used in the library or on campus! Calculators, laptops, headphones, projectors, white board markers can be found in Library Resources. There is also Fralick Teaching Materials Center. Looking for a game to use in a teaching placement or just for fun to use with friends, check out the Games Collection.
- Outdoor Pursuits Outdoor Gear Rental: Gear to rent for activities ranging from paddling and hiking to climbing and camping. These rentals have an associated cost depending on the item and length of rental.
- SLC Equipment Checkout: A variety of recreation and sporting equipment available to be checked out, including balls, fitness equipment, rackets, rock climbing shoes and more! Some items have a small cost associated.
- SLC Game Room: A social and play area for SUNY Cortland students with a variety of activities to utilize including foosball, air hockey and billiards.
- Off Campus - Cortland Free Library - Students can get a library card for free and have access to the numerous resources.
Sustainable Transportation
- Cortland Bike Project - check out Cortland's weekly and semester rentals for a healthy and sustainable alternative method of transportation.
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Buses - another great way to get around campus, buses with stops all over campus
- Electric Vehicles Charging Stations
Shop Local & Second Hand
Ethical consumption can take many forms from shopping second-hand to supporting local business. Check out what the city of Cortland has to offer!
- Cortland ReUse - a community non-profit selling craft to kitchen supplies and everything in-between
- Thrifty Shopper - thrift clothes and household items
- The Local Food Market - - locally grown food, zero-waste bulk purchases
Contact
Keep an eye out for out newsletter, Keeping it Green
Instagram: @cortland.greenreps
Email: sustainability@cortland.edu