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May 22, 2023 · In 2022, the university won the Food Organics, Diversion, and Per Capita categories for medium-sized schools, and became the first school to repeat all three categories again in 2023. For the 2022-23 academic year, LMU recycled 76.96% of its total waste, or 51.99 pounds per person on campus.
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At LMU, we recognize that on campus energy use contributes to over 50% of our campus carbon footprint. To counter this, we have numerous energy conservation initiatives and a growing portfolio of Alternative Energy projects to directly reduce the Carbon Footprint of our built environment. For example, Loyola Marymount University has been installing...
Loyola Marymount University is located in Los Angeles, California. Our geographic location means that we are living in a water scarce area. We recognize the significance of conserving water and implementing alternative technologies to reduce our contribution to the south west's severe drought. Additionally, water use (specifically heating) can cont...
Loyola Marymount University prides itself on its waste reduction and recycling program. Landfill waste produces harmful gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the air which contributes to global climate change. Plastic waste is also extremely detrimental to our natural ecosystems, especially the ocean. Between 5.3 million and 14 million tons of...
Campus grounds are extremely important in regards to sustainability. By picking plants that require less water, installing features that trap and filter water run off, planting trees that help sequester carbon, and having learning gardens that can teach the community about the advantages of local urban farming, LMU is actively participating in ways...
Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and particulate pollution that damages air quality and influences climate change. The combustion of fossil fuels such as gasoline and diesel used in transportation is the second largest source of CO2 emissions, accounting for about 31% of the U.S. total. Recognizing this problem, LMU...
Educating students and the surrounding communities about sustainability is vital to ensuring that LMU is the leader in cultivating environmental awareness and practices. A major part of sustainability at LMU is done through the curriculum and research that is done right on campus. There are numerous faculty members that contribute to initiatives an...
It is crucial to educate the community about the importance of sustainable practices and environmental living, which is done through the campus and community programs implemented at LMU. There are many ways to get involved both on campus and in the surrounding areas. Our campus boasts numerous outreach campaigns, wellness programs, outdoor clubs, e...
Purchasing has a large ecological impact, from the food that we source to the paper we use. The ethical treatment of animals and workers are an important consideration in all that we do at LMU. There are numerous eco and sustainability initiatives in our dining programs, like purchasing local seasonal produce whenever possible, to reducing inorgani...
LMU recognizes the impact of putting sustainable ideologies into practice. In the United States, buildings account for 39 percent of total energy use, 12 percent of the total water consumption, 68 percent of total electricity consumption, and 38 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions. Knowing this, LMU strives to uphold their environmental standar...
Loyola’s sustainability initiative in 2012, intended to implement water refill stations around campus, has eliminated waste from just over three quarters of a million disposable water bottles as of this week, according to the stations’ latest count.
May 7, 2019 · Loyola Marymount University in California wins in two of the main RecycleMania categories – the diversion category recognizes Loyola for the highest waste diversion percentage of 89%, and the per capita category awards Loyola for recycling the largest combined amount of paper, cardboard and bottles and cans on a per person basis (both ...
Jun 21, 2023 · In April 2023, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles became the first school in history to win back-to-back championships in all three major categories for the Campus Race to Zero Waste, the nation’s premier waste reduction and recycling competition among colleges and universities. It aims to “inspire, empower, and mobilize ...
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Nov 1, 2019 · News and updates from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. LMU offers a rigorous academic experience for ambitious students committed to living lives of meaning and purpose.
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May 13, 2020 · Loyola Marymount University in California won two of the main RecycleMania categories – the diversion category (highest waste diversion percentage with 85%) and the per capita category (recycled the largest combined amount of paper, cardboard and bottles and cans on a per person basis).
