Drury University Joins the List of Colleges that Are Going Green
Posted on 08. Jun, 2010 by keith in Environmental
In terms of emissions and power reduction, the discussion of “going green” traditionally focuses on large outfits in the industrial and commercial sectors. However, as the green movement expands its public focus, more attention is being paid to the efforts of smaller companies and organizations whose environmental dedication plays a crucial role in reducing the world’s carbon footprint. For example, the Princeton Review, a longstanding publication that identifies the best colleges and universities, now rates schools based on their environmental practices, identifying colleges that are “green”.
One school that recently made the Princeton Review’s green list is Drury University, a smaller, private school located in Springfield, Missouri. The school’s selection to the green list places it in elite company among today’s colleges and universities, where, despite the increase in focus on environmental change, only 5 percent of universities and colleges meet the Princeton Review’s green list criteria, which focus not on hard energy and emissions statistics, but on a school’s “focus on environmental responsibility”. In total, 286 schools are currently on the publication’s green list, with more expected as the focus on green practices further penetrates the private sector.
For companies, going green typically offers a dual benefit: the significant reduction of annual energy costs and an “green” image that makes them more attractive to potential customers and business partners. The same holds true for colleges and universities that decide to go green. In addition to reducing annual utility bills, green schools also becomes more attractive to potential students and grant organizations, allowing them to increase their student acceptance rate without compromising their academic identity and receive awards from organizations that favor environmental dedication.
For more information, visit: Drury University Going Green
