Sustainability
Cook All Local
Try cooking an all local meal! In the winter this might be a winter stew with root vegetables; in the early summer this might be a salad with fresh greens, tomatoes, and peas. By knowing what's local at different times in the year, you can identify which products were trucked in from California or Mexico and have racked up the miles, even if they are not labeled. Read More
Try cooking an all local meal! In the winter this might be a winter stew with root vegetables; in the early summer this might be a salad with fresh greens, tomatoes, and peas. By knowing what's local at different times in the year, you can identify which products were trucked in from California or Mexico and have racked up the miles, even if they are not labeled. Read More
Sustainability Features
- Recycled content carpet
- 50% of new wood-based products and materials are FSC-certified
- 30% of the Furniture and Furnishings were reused and/or refurbished
- 20% of building materials manufactured within 500 miles
- 14kW photovoltaic solar array on the roof
- Geothermal heating and cooling
- Energy efficient lighting with occupancy sensors
- Increased roof insulation
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures
- Extensive use of materials low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
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Want to learn more?
Contact the Sustainability Office by calling (715) 682-1492 or email nengstrom@northland.edu.
