The great Kermit the Frog once said, "It's not easy being green." That might be true for The Muppet star; however, finding green in the sea of maroon and orange at Virginia Tech is easy.
In fact, the university has a strong commitment to building a sustainable campus. Annually, Virginia Tech partners with the Town of Blacksburg and Sustainable Blacksburg for Sustainability Week, where several events are held both on and off campus that highlight green initiatives and goals.
The university's Alternative Transportation department provides great green options for students, faculty, and staff to include carpool and vanpool programs and the Bike, Bus, & Walk program. Virginia Tech's Alternative Transportation department consistently receives the Best Workplaces for Commuters award, taking gold in the December 2009 "Race to Excellence" Virtual Awards Ceremony.
Recycling is a big deal on campus. You'll spot large maroon recycling bins in various locations throughout campus. In addition, the university participates in RecycleMania annually.
In 2010, Virginia Tech took one of the elite seats among the Green Commonwealth Challenge winners as a result of the many employees who utilize alternative commuting options and the recent launch of an internal Green Campus Challenge.
In October 2009, Virginia Tech received an overall "B" rating in the annual College Sustainability Report Card.
In addition to being rated #1 in Best Campus Food, The Princeton Review gave Virginia Tech a Green Rating of 93 (on a scale of 60-99) in 2009.
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