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UVI Goes Green Initiative - Areas of Focus


GREEN LEADERSHIP

  • Establish policies and procedures to support green technology
  • Reduce waste and costs
  • Link to CGTC

GREEN ENERGY

  • Install alternative energy on campus
  • Expand participation in the Virgin Island Energy Office
  • Link to myCampus

GREEN FUTURE

  • Use green cleaning technologies
  • Construct green buildings
  • Implement paperless processes

GREEN EATING

  • Establish “VI Fresh”
  • Serve fresh vegetable and fruits every day
  • Expand aquaculture and hydroponics programs to provide daily fresh supplies for the University

GREEN EDUCATION

  • Work with Academic Component to determine appropriate degree programs in support of Green Initiatives
  • Educate and train UVI community to adhere to policies and procedures that facilitate out environmental goals

GREEN VEHICLES

  • Replenish fleet with hybrid vehicles where possible
  • Encourage use of alternative transportation

GREEN CONSERVATION

  • Install water efficient fixtures
  • Expand use of wells and cisterns
  • Recycle

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