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What is Green Love?

Green Love is the Sustainability Commission which operates within the Campus Life Council of the Associated Students auxiliary of SDSU.

Mission:

It is Green Love’s mission to continue advocating for, educating about, and representing sustainable progress on campus and in the community.

Vision:

It is Green Love’s vision to implement sustainable initiatives which inspire and promote sustainable ideals and spark political action throughout the nation.

Long Term Goals:

  • Empower SDSU students to experience sustainability
  • Share accessible sustainability tips for individuals
  • Provide resources and guidance for system-based advocacy
  • Cultivate an inclusive community of students
  • Exemplify the Associated Students value of Sustainability
  • Strive for net zero energy at all A.S.-operated facilities by reducing energy consumption and increasing onsite renewable energy production
  • Maintain LEED Gold or Platinum certification at all A.S. Facilities
  • Transition all A.S. events to “zero waste,” meaning all post-consumer waste is composted, recycled, or avoided entirely
  • Inspire SDSU to be a sustainability leader in higher education
  • Incorporate sustainability learning objectives into existing course curriculum across every discipline
  • Support SDSU in accomplishing the Climate Action Plan
  • Actively participate in the President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee

Positions and Sub-Committees:

  • Commissioner: The Commissioner is appointed internally by the voting members of the Associated Students (A.S.) “Green Love” Sustainability Commission at the end of each Spring semester. Their main roles are to chair Commission meetings, and delegate project tasks, and assign advocacy responsibilities to Green Love Commission members. The Commissioner also serves as a voting member of the A.S. Campus Life Council, which reports up to the A.S. Board of Directors.
  • Representative: The Representative is elected by the SDSU student body during A.S. Student Government Elections each Spring semester. Their main roles are to represent the sustainability interests of the entire SDSU student body in A.S. spaces and serve as a liaison between the Green Love Commission and the University. The Representative also serves as a voting member of the A.S. Campus Life Council, which reports up to the A.S. Board of Directors.
  • Secretary: The Secretary is a voting member of the Green Love Commission, with the main role of tracking attendance to verify meeting quorum, recording meeting minutes to share with Campus Life Council, and providing organizational support to the Commissioner and Representative.
  • Co-Chairs: The Co-Chairs are selected by the Green Love Commissioner and Representative. Co-Chairs are voting members of the Green Love Commission and lead initiatives relating to their respective Sub-Committee focus area.
  • Environmental Justice Sub-Committee: We raise awareness of issues involving equity and access to clean resources for all people in order to spark positive change. Learn more about the concept of Environmental Justice on the EPA website.
  • Gardening Sub-Committee: We foster the creation and use of green spaces like the College Area Community Garden and SDSU Children’s Center, highlighting the importance of biophilia and sustainable food production.
  • Media and Marketing Sub-Committee: We create meaningful, accessible, and educational content about A.S. Sustainability for the SDSU community while informing students about Green Love involvement opportunities.
  • Transportation Sub-Committee: We advocate for sustainable mobility, housing, and land-use by bringing students together through presentations, public transportation socials, and collaboration with campus partners such as SDSU Parking & Transportation Services.
  • Zero Waste Sub-Committee: We educate about and take action toward increasing landfill diversion and responsible material use, with a purpose of maximizing resource circularity. Learn more about waste reduction on the San Diego County ReThink Waste website.
  • Ad Hoc Sub-Committee: Ad Hoc Sub-Committees are temporary and serve the purpose of implementing solutions to pertinent sustainability challenges that are not already being addressed by the ongoing Sub-Committees described above.