Take Action
Every member of the SF State community plays a part in helping the University reach its sustainability goals. Make a difference by engaging in a student group, joining a committee, or reducing your campus footprint.
Join sustainability organizations and committees
AS Environmental Resource Center
The Associated Students Environmental Resource Center leads student sustainability initiatives. Volunteer, apply for internships, and attend their events.
Climate HQ
Climate HQ was created to empower SF State's diverse students, staff, and faculty to become Climate Justice Leaders. They created the Climate Change Certificate which open to students of all majors.
Campus Sustainability Committee
The Campus Sustainability Committee sets goals for the campus, creates new sustainability initiatives, and monitors our progress. Members include students, faculty, and staff.
Transportation Demand Management Committee
The TDM Committee works to encourage sustainable, safe, and convenient commutes to campus. Members include students, faculty, and staff.
Get involved with campus sustainability
Students
- Take a sustainability-focused class. Find a list of environmental sustainability classes here.
- Major or minor in a sustainability subject, such as Environmental Studies, Ecology, Urban Studies, Geography, and more. Find the Acedemic Bulletin of majors here.
- Earn a Climate Change Certificate. This certificate gives students a foundational understanding of climate change’s causes, effects, and solutions so they can take action in their communities There is no need to apply for or declare the certificate, just complete the courses!
- Get involved with Climate HQ and Environmental Resource Center events and initiatives.
Faculty & Staff
- Invite the Office of Sustainability as guest speakers.
- We keep a count of sustainability-focused classes and research. Make sure your sustainability classes and research are on the list.
- Have items in your office that are no longer being used? Need something for your workspace but your budget is maxed? Join our free ReUse listserv! Just post an item and hopefully someone across campus can use it or someone has the item you need.
Reduce our campus footprint
Make campus more sustainable through simple everyday actions. Have a tip you don't see here? Email us at sustain@sfsu.edu.
Walking, biking, riding transit, and carpooling are powerful ways to reduce your carbon footprint.
- Ride your bike to campus: Learn about resources for bike commuters here.
- Take FREE public transit with your Gator Pass: Learn about your transit options here.
- Charge your electric vehicle on campus for only $1.00 per hour with no hourly limit.
Learn what goes where in the 3-bin recycle/compost/landfill system and how to donate your old items with our Zero Waste Guide. Reduce your personal waste with the Green Gator Guide by learning how to pick sustainable products and lower your carbon footprint.
Turn off lights, printers, and other electronics in your office or residence. This saves energy and money while reducing our carbon footprint.
Check out the Sustainable SF State training below!
Reduce your waste by refusing single use items. Bring your own bottle, mug, bag, and utensils-- most campus food vendors give a 25¢ discount for bringing your own! No plastic bags or straws are offered on campus.
Bring a reusable bottle or buy one on campus. Then refill at one of the several filling stations on campus.
If you spot a water leak or a heater or lighting malfunction on campus, please report it to Facilities. You can help reduce costs and conserve resources.
Connect with us
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Join the Sustainability email list for announcements and information.
Request a presentation for your class or meeting. We can provide sustainability trainings, class project collaborations, and guest lectures.
Have a great sustainability idea that we haven't tackled yet? Suggest a new sustainability project and work with us to make it a reality.