There are countless ways to integrate more sustainability into daily life on and off campus. The Office of Sustainability has created sustainable living guides applicable to all students, staff, and faculty.

• Green Events Guide

  Your guide to hosting green events on campus. Whether you are hosting a research conference, student organization gathering, department-wide celebration, small team meeting, or lunch seminar, by using the Green Events Guide, any campus event can contribute to the University’s goals of minimizing waste and reducing our environmental footprint.

• Green Office Guide

  Your guide to to a green office at Catholic University. The Green Office Guide provides actionable, no-cost steps for staff and faculty to use to integrate sustainability into their daily work and office culture to reduce waste; reduce energy, water, and purchasing costs; and create a healthier work environment for everyone.

• Sustainable Transit Guide

  Learn how to access bicycles, shuttles, the metro system, and rental cars on campus and around DC.

  Catholic University also participates in a commuter incentives program for employees using public transit, carpooling, vanpooling, walking, or bicycling. By logging your commute in the incenTrip app, you can earn up to $600 per year! Download the incenTrip app from the IOS or Android App store.

  • Sustainable Transit Guide
  • Commuter Incentives Program

• Sustainable Living Guides

  There are endless opportunities to live a more sustainable life on campus and at home. Check out our guides for tips:

  • Experience DC Guide
  • Energy and Water Conservation Guide
  • Zero Waste Guide
  • Green Move-In Guide

• Holiday Guides

  Every day and every holiday is an opportunity to create sustainable habits and traditions. Learn how to have a sustainable celebration with these holiday sustainability guides.

  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas
  • New Years