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Sustainability at 17³Ô¹Ï

our mission

17³Ô¹Ï Pines17³Ô¹Ï is dedicated to spreading social, economic, and environmental change through education and action at the campus, community and national level.

The college is dedicated to fostering and sharing inquiry and knowledge about sustainability while minimizing consumption and encouraging ethical practices, both on and off campus.

Partnering with local, state, and national organizations, 17³Ô¹Ï strives to engage and to plan for the future, while protecting the planet today and tomorrow.

Join our mission by taking the sustainability pledge!

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