There are many every day individual actions you can implement on and off-campus to improve environmental quality and contribute to a sustainable future. Below are actions that are emphasized as strategic prioritites for environmental stewardship at JMU.
One of the most impactful ways you can help the environment is to replace single occupancy vehicle trips to/from campus by taking the bus, walking, or bicycling. Explore your transportation options!
JMU contracts with the City of Harrisonburg’s Department of Public Transportation (HDPT) to provide fare-free bus service around and to and from campus for students, faculty and staff. All buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with bicycle racks.
JMU is a designated Bicycle Friendly University with over ten miles of bike lanes, many multiuse paths, ample bike racks and other amenities. Learn more about registering your bike and how to bike safely in traffic.
Dining Services offers sustainable menu options such as vegetarian, vegan, plant-forward, and low-carbon. Look for these labels when selecting meals.
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Ask for a reusable takeout container at Market 64, Bistro 1908, Festival Food Court, and Memorial Hall.
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At D-Hall, E-Hall, and buffet-style dining locations, take only what you will eat to prevent food waste.
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Request sustainable options for catering orders. For example, request the new low-waste food option when ordering from Dining Services.
Dukes follow the 6 R's: rethink, reduce, reuse, repair/restore, redistribute, and then recycle. JMU's recycling program helps divert over 900,000 pounds of materials from landfills each year. Please separate trash from recycling and recycle correctly.
Materials accepted for recycling on campus include:
- PLASTIC CONTAINERS (bottles, cups, jugs, and tubs)
- ALUMINUM AND OTHER METAL CANS
- PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS
Materials must be empty, clean, and dry.
In select locations where space allows, receptacles are available for plastic film, cardboard, and batteries.
