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.
ASU’s Mountain America Stadium introduced reusable aluminum and loyalty cups at Sun Devil Athletics events.
The stadium is transitioning from single-use plastic cups to aluminum cups in the suites and introduced a Sun Devil Athletics Loyalty Cup at Sodexo food and beverage outlets to promote the university’s zero waste goals and reduce single-use plastics.
The ASU President’s Office recognized three sustainability programs for the 2024 President’s Awards for Sustainability: The Eco Reps program, the ASU Shared Fleet program and the Sustainability Consortium.
The Garden Commons phase two expansion includes exciting new features, such as a peaceful meditation and Zen area, an outdoor event space and expanded garden beds for growing produce.
These enhancements provide new opportunities for collaboration between University Sustainability Practices and Sun Devil Hospitality, allowing fresh, campus
Tier Two Fund Matching and Efficiency Loan
Tier Two loans are medium-scale, capital-improvement initiatives that return a project’s costs to SIRF within six years or less. The loans are ideal for departments upgrading or renovating space to improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
Tier Two loans require that the department match the funds of the proposed investment and share in the return generated. To apply for a Tier Two loan, please complete the following steps: