Sustainability at PSU

At Portland State, we recognize that there are many definitions and notions of sustainability. Bringing these definitions to life means recognizing the interconnections of social, environmental, and economic systems, and the need to take an integrated approach to addressing systemic inequities present in our systems to build healthy, just, and resilient communities.

Our work is highly collaborative, with each department playing a unique role in Sustainability at PSU. Sign up for our Newsletter to learn more and to find events and opportunities centered around Sustainability.

Three Anchors of Sustainability at PSU

Student Sustainability Center

Connect with the Student Sustainability Center to build community, get involved, practice your leadership skills, and find your place. Our programs and resources are designed for students who want to create positive change on campus and beyond. Choose your own adventure and thrive!

Planning & Sustainability Office

The Planning & Sustainability Office (PSO) nourishes a growing culture of sustainability within PSU and enables a vibrant living laboratory for exploration and innovation. Through partnership and collaboration, we aim to align policy, practice, and planning with PSU's sustainability, resilience, equity, and educational goals.

Institute for Sustainable Solutions

Portland State University’s Institute for Sustainable Solutions unites people and organizations around foundational changes needed to build a sustainable and just region. This charter was developed in October 2020 and reflects our two decades of experience in collaborative work.

Creating a just, resilient future

Sustainability at PSU is a community, network, and framework for working together. There is so much work to be done to create a healthy and just future and at PSU, we believe our students, faculty, and staff will help to create that future through innovative and adaptive design, research, and solutions.

Learn About Our Commitment

Sustainability beyond campus

Community Environmental Services is a PSU program that creates student work opportunities in sustainable materials management. For 30+ years, CES has put knowledge to work collaborating with local governments and businesses to address waste management challenges through research & technical assistance.

Learn about CES