Bentley University is one of the country's most environmentally-responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com). The nationally-known education services company selected Bentley for inclusion in a new resource it has created for college applicants: "The Princeton Review's Guide to 286 Green Colleges."
Developed by The Princeton Review in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC, www.usgbc.org), the "Guide to 286 Green Colleges" is the first comprehensive guidebook focused solely on institutions of higher education who have demonstrated an above average commitment to sustainability in terms of campus infrastructure, activities and initiatives.
Just in time for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day (April 22nd), the Guide - which is based on a survey of hundreds of colleges nationwide - profiles the nation's most environmentally-responsible campuses. From solar panel study rooms to the percentage of budget spent on local/organic food, "The Princeton Review's Guide to 286 Green Colleges" looks at an institution's commitment to building certification using USGBC's LEED green building certification program; environmental literacy programs; formal sustainability committees; use of renewable energy resources; recycling and conservation programs, and much more.
The free Guide can be downloaded at www.princetonreview.com/greenguide and www.usgbc.org/campus.
Bentley University is committed to creating and maintaining a sustainable campus and community. In 2007, the institution signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). In signing this commitment, Bentley has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality (or "climate neutrality") by 2030 and has begun taking immediate steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainability practices, both in business and the environment, are infused throughout the Bentley curriculum and are an integral part of the educational experience. To learn more about sustainability at Bentley University, visit www.bentley.edu/sustainability.