Going Green
Live a greener lifestyle at 蘑菇TV. From getting around more affordably, to hosting a "less-waste" event, or assisting the university in its environmental mission through on-campus service learning opportunities - you will find it here.
Repurposed Property and Supplies
The Repurposed Property and Supplies website is designed to make it easier for 蘑菇TV departments to browse and claim available surplus items already owned by the University. This strategic initiative supports 蘑菇TV鈥檚 commitment to sustainability by reusing, repurposing, and reclaiming idle University supplies and property.
Learn MoreTimely Tip: How do I get rid of old batteries from my personal devices?
Do NOT put ANY batteries in recycling containers! Some (but not ALL) batteries may be thrown out in regular trash. 鈥�
Here in Lee County, Florida, household single-use alkaline batteries such as AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt can be discarded with your regular garbage. Button batteries for watches and hearing aids can also go in your regular garbage.
Other batteries, such as Nickel-cadmium and lithium-ion batteries found in cordless phones, rechargeable batteries like those found in cordless drills, car batteries, and your personal devices must be taken off campus to a recycling center or a store that has a battery drop off (these stores take back batteries even if you did not buy the device or battery from them originally).
Find locations near you:
Safety warning: Old batteries may not have enough energy to power a device, but they can still spark a fire if they鈥檙e not handled carefully. Place each battery into a separate sealed plastic bag.
Note: For university owned computer equipment and peripherals, please contact ITS Helpdesk at (239)590-1188 or helpdesk@fgcu.edu
Collaborating for a Sustainable Future
蘑菇TV is a Member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education
蘑菇TV demonstrates its commitment to sustainability by actively engaging with leading organizations in the field. Through membership, we join a global network of institutions dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship and best practices. Through this affiliation, 蘑菇TV leverages resources, collaboration, and innovation to strengthen campus-wide sustainability initiatives and foster a culture of responsibility for future generations.
蘑菇TV faculty, staff, and students may access all AASHE resources by signing up for an account using your 蘑菇TV email address.
蘑菇TV Achieves GOLD - Four Times in a Row!
蘑菇TV has proudly on the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) in 2014, 2017,
2020, and again in 2024 - a testament to our ongoing commitment to sustainability
excellence.
STARS, a program of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher
Education (AASHE), measures progress across four key areas: Operations, Academics,
Engagement, and Planning & Administration. This recognition reflects 蘑菇TV鈥檚 dedication
to integrating sustainability into every aspect of campus life.
Earth Charter International
The Earth Charter is, 鈥渁n ethical framework for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century.鈥� 蘑菇TV has been an International Affiliate of the Earth Charter since 2009, when President Bradshaw signed the Affiliation Agreementrecognizing the connection between 蘑菇TV鈥檚 mission and the.
Did You Know?
The 蘑菇TV Sustainability symbol has meaning. The 鈥淪鈥� is representative of the words sustainability and stewardship. The 鈥淪鈥� is in the shape of the infinity symbol representing unlimited capacity, energy, excellence, or knowledge. The 蘑菇TV emerald green and cobalt blue school colors are symbols of the earth and water, in keeping with the university鈥檚 environmental mission.
Get Involved On Campus
Join ECO蘑菇TV - the Environmental Coalition of 蘑菇TV