Beyond Awareness: Sparking Behavior Change for Good
A NEW video of the presentation by Jennifer Tabanico Owner of Action Research as part of the SSAFE General Committee Meeting on May 1st 2025.
Case Study: RiverWoods Durham Trash Facilitators
Learn how a team of resident trash facilitators transformed waste management by overseeing Trash Rooms, educating neighbors, and partnering with staff to launch composting and special recycling programs.
Cross-Chapter Sustainability Chart
Have you ever wondered about the sustainability projects going on at each SSAFE Chapter community? Now you can see them summarized on the 2025 Q1 SSAFE Cross-Campus Sustainability Chart. See projects in progress or planned on each campus!
Updated SSAFE Video Library
Check out the latest GreenerU presentation and slide deck! Plus, explore new recordings from SSAFE General Meetings, including guest speakers, project team presentations, and Chapter showcases—all available now in the SSAFE Video Library!
Case Study: A Nascent Green Fund’s Development
A joint resident/administration committee was formed at Wake Robin to oversee disbursement of funds raised for greenhouse gas emission reduction measures on campus.
Case Study: Junk Mail Parties to Reduce Waste
Host a party to minimize paper waste, keeping unnecessary mail out of landfills while conserving natural resources and protecting trees. Read about RiverWoods Durham’s unique approach!
NEW! Earth Day Resources 🌍
Looking for creative ways to celebrate Earth Day, Earth Week, or even Earth Month? Explore the Earth Day section on the SSAFE website with resources such as flyers, brochures, a free video to download, and a photo album.
NEW! Download the SSAFE Earth Day Resource Guide to enhance your Earth Day/Week/Month planning at your community! 🌍💚
Case Study: Sustainable Food Program at Wake Robin
Eating sustainably helps fight climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with food production, transportation, and waste. Read about Wake Robin’s unique approach.
Case Study: Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
What’s a Watt? Learn how electricity is measured from Watts to Terawatts!
At the October SSAFE Greening Our Campuses meeting, George Alexander, a SSAFE Board Member and Longwood resident presented an overview of electricity measurement. The presentation covered scaling from watts to terawatts, with practical examples to illustrate the concepts. Watch the video here.
