Green Initiatives

We recognize the impact Reunion has on a number of environmental resources. For this year's events, we are proud to continue our commitment to sustainability in the following ways.

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Sustainable Actions
Email is the primary method for marketing Reunion, reducing the amount of paper used.		Carbon Offset - Click here to participate and see below for more information.		Local produce & products are integrated into meals.
Composting food waste for Friday barbeque lunches and dinners.		Water coolers are provided around campus in place of water bottles.		Recycling presence  throughout headquarters and tents.
Golf carts used for transportation around campus to reduce greenhouse emissions.		ShortLine Bus transportation Daily bus service from a variety of locations to Hamilton. Click here for more information.		Dining services uses biodegradable plates, utensils, cups, and napkins.

To learn more about how Colgate is protecting the environment, see our information about climate action planning.

Carbon Offset Program

The $20 Climate Conscious option neutralizes the emissions of your Reunion attendance through the Colgate University Reunion Carbon Offset Program. In partnership with Patagonia Sur, Colgate will plant and maintain four native-species trees on your behalf. Classwide participation among spring reunions would result in the creation of a 15-acre Colgate University Forest in Patagonia, Chile. Collectively, the forest’s 7,600 trees would absorb more than 5.8 million pounds of CO2.

Click here to participate.
Click here to visit our Patagonia Sur page.

More Information

For more information on Colgate's Sustainability Initiative, visit the official sustainability page by clicking here or contact the sustainability coordinator, John Pumilio at 315-228-6487.