The Council of Sustainable Leaders (CSL) is the student affiliate organization of Penn State's Sustainability Institute. Our work is two pronged. Firstly, we expose students, faculty, other members of the Penn State community to sustainability by coordinating sustainability-linked programs, like the Sustainability Showcase Series and Friday Night Lights Out. Additionally, we work to institutionalize sustainability into the student engagement sphere by working with sustainability champions of student clubs and organizations. We use the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which are broad in scope and detail the progress required to make our world 'sustainable,' to guide our work.
Sustainability ShowcasesWeekly receptions highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability by creating a platform for stakeholders to engage with one another.
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Friday Night Lights OutEnergy conservation efforts composed entirely of student volunteers and partnered through the Office of the Physical Plant.
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EcoCoinPartnership through the Penn State Bookstore and Residential Dining that is reducing plastic bag usage by the thousands and will be donating over $4,000 to student organizations annually.
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Lexicon Art ShowThe Lexicon art show aims to start a dialogue about how individuals and communities can work together to strengthen local food systems and further sustainable development.
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Tailgate AmbassadorsStudent organizations volunteer to canvas all tailgate lots surrounding Beaver Stadium. Students serve as liaisons, enhancing fans' tailgate experiences and promoting environmentally responsible tailgating practices.
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The Sustainability Institute
The Council of Sustainable Leaders is an affiliate of the Penn State Sustainability Institute. For more information about sustainability at Penn State and the University Strategic Plan, visit sustainability.psu.edu.
