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
- Encourage compliance across the SDSU campus with the CSU Sustainability Policy.
- All waste receptacle liners in A.S. facilities are made out of recycled plastic.
- All sizes and colors of copy paper are made out of 30%-100% post-consumer recycled paper.
- All Associated Students managed facilities have achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Existing Building: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EB: O&M) silver certification or better by 2020.
- All A.S. facilities train staff to sort post-consumer waste for enhanced diversion and decreased contamination.
Positions
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Sub-Committees
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.
Media & 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.
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.
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.
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 Transportation Services.
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.