Sustainability
Who We Are
To live and work sustainably means to perpetuate the health and welfare of people, economies, and the environment. Sustainability is about ensuring that all people - today and into the future - can live in healthy communities and participate in productive local economies without sacrificing environmental integrity. It’s a simple yet powerful concept that ties together human happiness and well-being with the quality and health of environmental systems. Thus, sustainability issues incorporate such wide-ranging topics as biodiversity loss, climate change, social justice, and more.
West Chester University seeks to be a leader in local, regional, and global sustainability efforts. This website documents the university’s efforts in sustainability and provides numerous resources for individuals, organizations, and communities.
Join us as we carry out the single most critical task of the 21st century!
Sustainability Story Map
Electronics Recycling
at WCU
Recycle your personal electronics at Sykes Student Union and Francis Harvey Green Library! Our partner PAR-Recycle Works is a nonprofit electronics recycler that provides transitional employment to people returning from prison. Please reference our flyer with information on acceptable items before dropping them off. Learn more about recycling on our initiatives page.
News and Upcoming Events
Sustainability Research and Practice Seminar
Thank you so much to all our presenters and to our co-sponsors, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Sustainability Council's Scholarly and Creative Activities Committee. Keep your eyes peeled for next semester's schedule of presentations!
Spring 2026 Staff Brandywine Sustainability Workshop and Training
Join us to learn more about how you can bring sustainability into your role at WCU! Participants can join for one or both sessions, and returning participants are welcome.
Friday, February 13th in Philips Autograph Library
8am-10am: Introductory Session explaining what sustainability is and how it is practiced
at WCU with light breakfast
10am-12pm: Sustainability Resources at WCU with lunch
Make connections to help you make change on campus!
Certifications and Memberships
