Campus Culture

Santa Clara University has a goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions to a level 20% below 1990 emissions by the end of 2010. Incorporating energy awareness and reduced consumption into our campus culture is one initiative to help achieve this goal.

Campus Culture 

Sustainable Office Assessment Program (SOAP)

SOAP is a program dedicated to helping SCU faculty and staff members "green" up their office by providing many tips and tools that will make the office more efficient. 

Recycling at SCU

Foremost among SCU's sustainability initiatives is the recycling program, named one of the best in Silicon Valley. In 2005, SCU recycled 85 tons of cardboard, 137 tons of paper, 25,100 pounds of tin, 1,000 pounds of aluminum, 12,600 pounds of plastic, 27,300 pounds of glass, and 216 tons of green waste. New initiatives in the test phase include food waste composting and use of used cooking oil to fuel diesel engines.