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Feed the Freezer
Feed the Freezer is a student-run outreach program that recovers excess food from Colby-Sawyer’s dining hall and donates it to local food pantries.
Local Food Petition
Launched in spring 2012, the Local Foods Petition integrates local foods into the dining hall and Parkhurst Dining has continued these efforts.
Permaculture Garden
Colby-Sawyer’s organic permaculture garden provides a variety of benefits to both the ecosystem and its inhabitants.
ReChargers Program
ReChargers is a program held at Mercer Hall that allows students to donate unwanted goods at the end of the school year.
Renewable Energy
Since 2010, the college has run on green energy through the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates for 100% of its electricity consumption
Student Internships
Colby-Sawyer can assist students in securing work-study positions and internships dedicated to promoting sustainability at Colby-Sawyer College and in the community.
Campus Climate Action Americore Member
Since 2023, our campus has leveraged a mutually beneficial partnership with Campus Climate Action Corps to advance sustainability efforts both on and off campus. Focusing on campus sustainability and promoting community-driven initiatives, this collaboration empowers students, the community and the campus to drive meaningful change and create a more sustainable future for all.