Welcome from Julie Rosenbach
Manager of Sustainability Initiatives at Bates

At Bates we believe in leading by example. Every decision we make from constructing buildings that achieve LEED Silver equivalency at a minimum to offering vegan dining options at every meal, reflects our ethic of environmental stewardship. Bates is a national leader in sustainability because we go the extra mile, like purchasing almost 30% of our food from local, natural and organic sources, and recycling more than 80% of dining waste.

As a leader we know there’s always more we can do. Our Committee on Environmental Responsibility works to continuously move the college toward more efficient, cleaner sources of energy and engage every member of the Bates community in sustainable practices.

We encourage students to become active in campus life by providing tools for minimizing your environmental footprint (get around without a car, single stream recycling, and reuse options) and opportunities to connect your studies and passions with practical applications. Whether it be living in the Environmental House, working as a campus EcoRep, doing an internship with the Sustainability Manager to compile a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the college or organizing a Trashion Show where the creative-minded turn reused materials into runway fashions, we welcome you to join us in building a more sustainable community.

Julie Rosenbach
Manager of Sustainability Initiatives at Bates
147 Russell St, Lewiston, ME 04240
207-786-8367
jrosenba@bates.edu