The garden donates at least 30 percent of its organic produce to local food banks and student groups.
When it comes to a sustainable and resilient future, ASU is committed to leading the world by example with the following initiatives and their associated commitments:
University Sustainability Practices coordinates the efforts of a large number of departments and individuals to measure progress against sustainability goals.
Humankind’s economic system, is designed around a linear path of extraction, processing, manufacturing, consumption and disposal. Nature does not use this process, instead nature’s process is circular. Through zero waste efforts, ASU is helping the local and global transition to a circular economy of materials.
Access to clean water is an increasingly critical global and Southwest regional issue.
Exciting things are happening across ASU’s campuses this Earth Day Every Day Month. Check out our sustainability stories to see how Sun Devils® are bringing green to the maroon and gold.
ASU Zero Waste, Sun Devil Hospitality and the Memorial Union transitioned the Tempe campus catering to a zero waste by default model over the 2023–24 academic year.
This collaborative effort introduced a new approach based on service design principles.
Sustainability Initiatives Revolving Fund Mini and Tier One grants aim to boost sustainability awareness, foster a culture of environmental responsibility and encourage positive behavior shifts.
In 2024, various student and employee groups used SIRF grants to advance sustainable practices within the ASU community. Listed below are a few programs that received SIRF funding this year.
Resilience: A Photo Exhibition showcased the university’s commitment to interdisciplinary research, global education and sustainability.
The exhibition highlighted the experiences of ASU students who participated in the Indigenous Sustainability in the Amazon program.