Princeton Review recognizes TCU as top "green" school

Fort Worth, TX

4/22/2010

TCU is one of the country’s most environmentally-responsible colleges according to The Princeton Review.  The nationally-known education services company selected TCU inclusion in a unique resource it has created for college applicants - “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges.” TCU is one of three Texas universities included in the list. A list of TCU's green initiatives can be found on its website.

Developed by The Princeton Review in partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council, the “Guide to 286 Green Colleges” is the first, free comprehensive guidebook focused solely on institutions of higher education who have demonstrated an above average commitment to sustainability in terms of campus infrastructure, activities and initiatives.

Just in time for the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day (April 22nd), the Guide – which is based on a survey of hundreds of colleges nationwide – profiles the nation’s most environmentally-responsible campuses. From solar panel study rooms to the percentage of budget spent on local/organic food, “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 286 Green Colleges” looks at an institution’s commitment to building certification using USGBC’s LEED green building certification program; environmental literacy programs; formal sustainability committees; use of renewable energy resources; recycling and conservation programs, and much more.

The free Guide can be downloaded at www.princetonreview.com/greenguide and www.usgbc.org/campus.