At Portland State, we recognize that there are many definitions and notions of sustainability. Bringing these definitions to life means recognizing the interconnections of social, environmental, and economic systems, and the need to take an integrated approach to addressing systemic inequities present in our systems to build healthy, just, and resilient communities.

 

Our work is highly collaborative, with each department playing a unique role in Sustainability at PSU. Sign up for our Newsletter to learn more and to find events and opportunities centered around Sustainability.

Three Anchors of Sustainability at PSU

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Creating a just, resilient future

Sustainability at PSU is a community, network, and framework for working together. There is so much work to be done to create a healthy and just future and at PSU, we believe our students, faculty, and staff will help to create that future through innovative and adaptive design, research, and solutions.

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Sustainability beyond campus

Community Environmental Services is a PSU program that creates student work opportunities in sustainable materials management. For 30+ years, CES has put knowledge to work collaborating with local governments and businesses to address waste management challenges through research & technical assistance.

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