Sustainability
![Farrah Al-Mansoor and Ken Kaiser pictured.](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_top_3_thumbnail/public/20240911_stationary_contract_006-high_res_jpeg_300_dpi.jpg?itok=X5DOvhbE)
To help lower costs, Temple, Pitt and Penn State filed a joint RFP for office supplies.
September 11, 2024
![Image of staff from the Office of Sustainability.](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_top_3_thumbnail/public/20240220_sustainability_gold_011-web_res_jpeg_150_dpi.jpg?itok=br3ujKpl)
Temple’s holistic approach to campus sustainability has made it a leader in that space.
February 21, 2024
![Attendees roasting marshmallows.](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_top_3_thumbnail/public/20231021_amblercampout_033-web_res_jpeg_150_dpi_3.jpg?itok=q1AUCrCm)
Nearly 100 attendees take part in Temple Ambler’s Great American Campout
November 8, 2023
![Image of Temple students outside on Mazur Terrace](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20221117_ecoreps_012-web_res_jpeg_150_dpi.jpg?itok=9zIhhIx7)
The EcoRep peer education program trains and develops students as promoters and leaders of sustainability and climate action.
![Students studying in Charles Library, with the green roof visible through a window nearby.](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20190919_open_house_jvl_072-high_res_jpeg_300_dpi_resized.jpg?itok=PR8RqoIn)
A closer look at the green roof as it celebrates its first spring.
![student perusing at Temple pop up thrift](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20170928_thrift_002_938x528.jpg?itok=HkR-L_eo)
Temple University outlined its move toward carbon neutrality, along with other sustainability measures, in its 2019 Climate Action Plan.
![Engineers Without Borders student leaders discussing a project](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20190320_engwithoutborders_004_938x528.jpg?itok=dFgyodCi)
Engineers and Public Health Without Borders are aiming to increase their impact through projects in the South American country.
![James Maguire and Meara Kuhfahl at a park cleanup](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20190330_watershed_clean_up_048_938x528.jpg?itok=b1qmg2pE)
Students participated in a park cleanup in Northeast Philadelphia as part of a general education course.
![Indego bike share on 13th Street and Montgomery Avenue](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20180501_spring_afternoon_001_938x528.jpg?itok=fbb9F-4V)
A Temple University alumna’s bike accident on campus inspired her brother to launch a startup and prompted more discussions of bike safety on campus.
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Neighbors, community organizations, local businesses and schools can adopt fruit trees during the event April 13.
![a student carrying a recycling bin](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20170822_welcomewagon_018_800x400.jpg?itok=xCTWIcRp)
The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania has awarded Temple the 2018 Daniel G. Weisenbach Environmental Stewardship Award.
![A student at a thrift clothing sale on campus](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20170928_thrift_002_800x400.gif?itok=kAM1XQ7B)
Here’s how you can get involved and help the university reach its goal.
![LED lighting in the Student Center food court](https://news.temple.edu/sites/news/files/styles/news_section_bottom_thumbnails/public/20170908_food_court_lighting_012_800x400.jpg?itok=8NOtuWsf)
Construction and renovation projects at Temple University now include LED lights because they are energy-efficient and durable.