{"id":5,"date":"2022-04-27T13:35:30","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T17:35:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-02-26T11:55:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T16:55:24","slug":"landing-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Landing Page"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The University is committed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Decreasing our reliance on fossil fuel<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adelphi.edu\/sustainability\/energy-reduction-and-efficiency\/\">Reducing energy use and improving energy efficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Utilizing alternative forms of energy wherever possible<\/li>\n<li>Decreasing the production of emissions that contribute to climate change<\/li>\n<li>Conserving energy in information technology and computer usage<\/li>\n<li>Pesticide-free grounds, relying 100% on natural, organic techniques<\/li>\n<li>Recycling efforts<\/li>\n<li>Greener construction<\/li>\n<li>Harnessing solar energy<\/li>\n<li>Using Green Seal\u00ae products<\/li>\n<li>Replacing Public Safety patrol vehicles with hybrid vehicles<\/li>\n<li>Encouraging the use of public transportation by providing free shuttle service to all major hubs for students, faculty and staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over a decade ago, Adelphi became the only higher education institution in the region to install a geothermal heating and cooling system that decreased New Hall\u2019s dependence on electricity by an estimated 30%.<\/p>\n<p>We continue to search for new ways to improve energy efficiency and to use products that are beneficial to us and to the environment. 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