Georgia Tech ranked 5th greenest campus by Best College Reviews

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College campuses are usually on the forefront of progressive ideas and programs, and that's certainly the case when it comes to protecting the environment. In a review of college campuses across the U.S., Georgia Tech ranked 5th greenest according to Best College Reviews. Georgia Tech earned high marks for its 264 courses on sustainability, 1.4 million gallon cistern that provides water for flushing and irrigation, composting program that diverts 900 tons of waste per year, and for locally sourcing 40 percent of its produce.

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best college reviews, campus, Georgia Tech, green, greenest, sustainable
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  • Created By: Kyle James
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Jan 2, 2014 - 2:56am
  • Last Updated: Oct 7, 2016 - 10:26pm