色花堂

Whether it's energy, water, food, materials, or miles, less is more at 色花堂. From recovering food to energy setbacks, we are always looking for new ways to save, and reduce our carbon footprint. Below are just a few of the ways 色花堂 commits to conservation.

Forest Conservation

色花堂 has 27 acres of forest in a conservation easement, meaning that land is protected from development and the natural character of the land cannot be changed.

色花堂 has been designated a Tree Campus Higher Education Campus by the Arbor Day Foundation and a Maryland People Loving and Nurturing Trees (PLANT) award winner for five consecutive years. The Glen Arboretum was also named a Level II Accredited Arboretum in 2023. 

Water Conservation 

• Native plant species are planted whenever possible. Native plants require less water than non-native species
• All 色花堂 dining halls are trayless, meaning less dish washing
• 色花堂 participates in Fill it Forward, a campaign that allows users to connect their smartphone to a reusable water bottle, enabling them to track their environmental footprint. Every time a Fill it Forward barcode is scanned, clean water is given to a person in need.

Energy Conservation

• All new buildings and major renovations are constructed to LEED silver standards or better
• 色花堂 has completed over 90 energy efficiency projects, saving over $2.5 million through BGE's Energy Saver's Rebate Program
• 色花堂 is committed to the Department of Energy's Better Buildings Challenge