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Sustainability

Policies and Commitments

Second Nature President's Climate Leadership Commitment

CSUSM is embarking on updating the Sustainability Master Plan. In August 2023, President Neufeldt signed the Second Nature Presidents’ Climate Leadership Commitment which commits CSUSM to creating, developing and implementing a climate action and resilience plan. To engage our community we will be hosting focus groups and tabling opportunities

Through collaboration and engagement with our campus community, the new sustainability plan will be published in Fall 2026.
 

CSU Single-Use Plastics Policy

The CSU System passed it's first ever Single-Use Plastics policy, effective January 1, 2019. This policy looks at single use straws, plastic bags, Styrofoam, and water bottles. Currently CSUSM uses compostable straws and no longer gives out plastic bags at eateries and the university store. We also no longer use Styrofoam in our food establishments. Starting January 2022, we have eliminated the sale and distribution of single-use plastic water bottles.

CSU System-Wide Sustainability Policy

The CSU System Sustainability Policy: we value sustainability and recognize not only the business case for going green but also the educational opportunities sustainability can provide to students.