Abstract:This study aims to comprehend Portland State University (PSU)'s green campus strategies, and students' level of knowledge and living practices relating to green campus. PSU's sustainable campus plan has been nationally and internationally recognized. A literature review, field investigation, and interviews were conducted to ascertain the PSU green campus strategies. This study also used a survey to understand students' level of knowledge and practices. The survey results were analyzed by SPSS. Green campus projects at PSU were operated by official organizations and funded according to PSU's long term plans in 12 multilateral categories: administration, energy, water, climate action, green buildings, green purchasing, waste reduction and recycling, food and dining services, transportation, land use, action, and education and student activity. The survey results show that the level of students' understanding about PSU's green campus strategies was somewhat low, but the amount of practice of a sustainable lifestyle was higher. Students who had taken courses related with sustainability or were engaged in sustainable activities had more knowledge about green campus strategies than students who had not. Therefore, it would be important to focus more on educating students and developing related programs in order to have more positive effects of green campus projects.
This study aims to comprehend Portland State University (PSU)'s green campus strategies, and students' level of knowledge and living practices related to green campus. PSU's sustainable campus plan has been nationally and internationally recognized. A literature review, field investigation, and interviews were conducted to ascertain the PSU green campus strategies. This study also used a survey as a methodology to understand students' level of knowledge and practices. The survey results were analyzed by SPSS. Green campus projects at PSU were operated by official organizations and funded according to PSU's long term plans in 12 multilateral categories: administration, energy, water, climate action, green buildings, green purchasing, waste reduction and recycling, food and dining services, transportation, land use, action, and education and student activity. The survey results show that the level of students' understanding about PSU's green campus strategies was somewhat low, but the amount of practice of a sustainable lifestyle was higher. Students who had taken sustainable-related courses or were engaged in sustainable activities had more knowledge about green campus strategies than students who had not. Therefore, it would be important to focus more on educating students and developing related programs in order to have more positive effects of green campus projects.
The purpose of this study was to identify and analyse the characteristics of an advanced case's green campus promotion. It is intended that this study serves as a foundational material for the green campus promotion in other universities or countries, principally in early stages of its development. For this study, a field survey was conducted at The University of Melbourne as an advanced case. We selected The University of Melbourne as a research subject because they operates the homepage for sustainability that has rich and multidirectional data including sustainability reports and contents about their green campus efforts. From the 16 th to 23 rd of August 2017, a field survey was conducted to observe, record, and photograph the elements of green campus promotion. Guided tours were also provided by the university, which provided opportunities to hear more about the details regarding their sustainable facilities, including gaining access to some restricted areas. Furthermore, the research team participated in a related forum and various events, accompanied by staff members and managers. A full-day meeting was also organized with the university's sustainability team on 22 nd of August for further discussion on their green campus efforts.
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