WELCOME TO GREENING UM!

Greening UM is a coalition representing all UM sustainability initiatives. It represents every eco-minded initiative on campus from those in the classroom to those in the heating plant. Specifically, this website is maintained and overseen by the Sustainable Campus Committee and the Office of Sustainability. We welcome comments and feedback and encourage all members of the UM community to be a part of Greening UM.

GREEN CLEANING POLICY

The University of Montana is pleased to announce its new green cleaning policy. The University will implement green cleaning  procedures that consider the balance between cost, effectiveness, safety, environmental impact, equipment, and final disposal of product. Every effort will be made to use third party certified green cleaning products where and when chemicals, cleaning agents, and cleaning equipment are in use.  

Read the Policy

REVOLVING ENERGY LOAN FUND (RELF)

The Revolving Energy Loan Fund (RELF) is now open for project proposals. This fund allows students to propose projects that save energy on campus using money generated through a $4 per semester optional student Sustainability Fee. Projects funded by the RELF must demonstrate quantifiable savings and a return on investment. Funded projects will reduce annual operating expenses, decrease greenhouse gas emissions, and lower energy costs in campus buildings.

For more information e-mail: asum.sustain@mso.umt.edu

Learn more about RELF: RELF

 UM FLAT

The UM Forum for Living with Appropriate Technology (UM FLAT) is an experiential live-in resource (house) for UM students demonstrating the practicality of sustainable living. The ultimate goal of the UM FLAT is to encourage the development of efficient and affordable homes for a sustainable society. By retro-fitting an existing home the utility of the UM FLAT demonstration resources could be easily applied to the Missoula community.

Watch the UM FLAT video now to learn more!

Visit the UM Flat

CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

The University of Montana held its first climate action plan public open house in November and held follow-up feedback sessions. We have revised the draftplan based on your comments. Follow the links below to review the PowerPoint presentation and the Final Plan.  


Read the Climate Action Plan Final Draft
View the Open House Presentation
Share your comments: Sustainability Blog
Learn more visit: Greening UM News