Welcome to Rider University’s Broncs Go Green Web site.

Averting a climate crisis will inevitably involve changes to long-ingrained habits. But which habits are the most pressing to change? Understanding the fundamental economic, ecological and social dimensions of climate change is important for every 21st century citizen.

AASHE (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.  AASHE is an association of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future. It was founded in 2006 with a mission to promote sustainability in all sectors of higher education - from governance and operations to curriculum and outreach - through education, communication, research and professional development.

Rider University is an AASHE partner member. As an active member of AASHE, Rider University understands the important role that we must play in not only reducing Rider’s impact on the environment, but also educating the members of our community about sustainability. Since signing the President’s Climate Commitment in 2007, Rider has been strongly dedicated to doing just that in an effort to create a better future and more sustainable lifestyle, which earned Rider a B- on The College Sustainability Report Card for 2011.  Rider’s efforts were also recognized in 2010 when Rider was named by the Princeton Review as one of America’s 286 top green colleges.

Rider is getting greener all the time.

What’s new?

REDUCE WASTE ON CAMPUS & HELP THOSE IN NEED!
On Thursday May 3^rd, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rider will be hosting the 5^th annual “Don’t Trash It, Recycle It!” campaign.  Students, faculty and staff are being asked to donate used unwanted items such as clothing, shoes, accessories, small appliances, unopened non-perishable food and small good-condition pieces of furniture to one of the six locations across campus.  Four locations will be set up in the residence quad and two will be located near Poyda and West Village (In the event that it rains, locations will be moved to the lounges of Olson, Wright, New Building, Lincoln, Poyda, and West Village (A).  The items will then be donated through HomeFront NJ and Big Brothers Big Sisters to families in need.  Donors will also be entered into a drawing to win various prizes.  Participate in this great cause to reduce waste on campus, get involved in Riders’ “Green” campaign, and help those in need.  When you are packing up your room to go home and you find items you no longer want, don’t forget, “Don’t Trash it, Recycle it!”

If you have any questions, concerns, or want to volunteer to help, contact Alyssa Bertucci at Bertucci@rider.edu  or Melissa Greenberg Megreenberg@rider.edu.

Get involved and be a part of our events.

Any questions, comments or suggestions should be sent to broncsgogreen@rider.edu.

Melissa Greenberg joined the staff at Rider University in 2008.  As the Sustainability Coordination Manager, she is responsible for developing and leading a coherent, campus wide sustainability program, coordinate academic, facilities and student sustainability activities and assessing cost and sustainability effects.   She works with various divisions, departments and student groups along with the ESSC to implement projects and plan for the future within the context of the university strategic plan.  Since she started working at Rider, Melissa has been instrumental in starting such programs as the green film and speaker series, food waste recycling, student Eco-Reps, techno-trash recycling and initiating a solar project on the Lawrenceville Campus among many other initiatives.