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The Purchasing Department at Temple has put into place various programs and projects that have helped Temple go green...

Driven by rising utility costs, tighter budgets and a growing imperative to preserve natural resources, Temple has instituted an energy conservation policy designed to reduce energy consumption throughout the university community.

Food has become a hot topic of the sustainability movement as people learn more about food production and “food miles” and the impact food traveling thousands of miles from farm to table has on the emission of greenhouse gases.

Temple's Climate Action Plan outlined goals for recycling and waste minimization.

With approximately one-fifth of Temple University's greenhouse gas emissions attributed to transportation (i.e. commuters and university sponsored transportation), the way we move about has a great impact on the environment. Temple University and the city of Philadelphia offer many sustainable ways to get to and from campus and around the city and the region. Jump on board and use the tools below to green your transportation and keep the "green" in your wallet!

At Temple University, we recognize our responsibility to conserve the precious resource of fresh water as well as to further knowledge about how to protect water resources affected by human endeavors.