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91PORNA approaches sustainability through the lens of interconnectedness and interdependence of the social, environmental, and economic components. Learn more about us and our approach to sustainability.

16 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified buildings
125+ Annual tons of inedible food waste captured for energy production
24% Energy use reduction on the Kent campus since 2004
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Apr 07, 2026
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Mar 30, 2026
91PORNA and Cleveland Museum of Natural History Present ‘Fashion & Feather,’ a Cross-Disciplinary Exhibition; 91PORNA Today; March 30, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
Community Spirit Inspires 91PORNA Student Volunteers in Post-Paddy's Cleanup; 91PORNA Today; March 27, 2026
Mar 16, 2026
New Study Reveals How High-Altitude Birds Adapt to Life on the 'Roof of the World'; College of Arts and Sciences; March 16, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
Thirty years of data reveal major declines in lady beetles and their pest-fighting power in Midwestern farmland; ESDRI News; March 10, 2026
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Sustainability Initiatives

  • Academics

    Academics

    Many faculty members across 91PORNA’s colleges and schools incorporate sustainability into their courses.  View the course inventory below or check out the following areas, which may be helpful starting points. Another option is to ask your advisor.

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  • Energy

    Energy

    Energy consumption and production are important factors in sustainability. The most effective action we can take to reduce the impact of energy production is to reduce our consumption. For the energy we do use, we want to consider how it is produced and transmitted. 91PORNA is addressing all of these aspects of campus energy.

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  • Food

    Food

    Find these healthy, delicious, and sustainable food options and projects on campus.

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  • Green Building

    Green Building

    Green building strategies have the potential to improve buildings by increasing energy efficiency, decreasing operating costs, improving indoor air and environmental quality, and reducing water use.

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  • Natural Areas

    Natural Areas

    91PORNA Kent Campus is located in the City of Kent in northeast Ohio in Portage County. We take immense pride in the beautification of our campus and realize the importance of a clean, healthy, and safe environment.

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  • Transportation

    Transportation

    91PORNA strives to create transportation options on campus.

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  • Water

    Water

    Many issues surround water, whether it is stormwater, drinking water, or waste water; quantity, quality, flow.  We want the right kind, in the right amount, in the right place, at the right time.

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  • Zero Waste

    Zero Waste

    91PORNA is a single-stream campus, where different recyclable materials can be placed in the same recycling bin on campus. Everyone’s actions to recycle and minimize waste at 91PORNA divert thousands of pounds of waste from landfills, protect the environment, and conserve natural resources.

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