Sustainability

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For people. For the planet. For keeps.

We live on a generous earth: one that breathes for us, feeds us, shelters and even heals us.  We owe our gratitude, and a pledge to live with respect and care in return for Earth’s abundance.

North Hill’s sustainability initiatives exhibit our commitment to respecting, renewing, and preserving Earth’s natural resources. Our efforts to date reflect the stewardship and collaboration of residents and team members of North Hill who are working to foster a culture of conservation throughout our community.  North Hill’s efforts will continue as green technology advances.

Composting

North Hill composts over 700 lbs of food per week.

Lighting

 All light bulbs on campus are now transitioned to LED lighting. 

EV Chargers

North Hill has 2 EV charging stations with 2 plugins on each. Two more with 2 plugins each are on their way.

Recycling

North Hill has a comprehensive recycling program for residents and all departments throughout the campus.

Dechlorinator

North Hill Installed a dechlorinator in the pool that neutralizes 100 lbs of chlorine from the water per year helping to protect wildlife in local streams and rivers

Plastic

With new water bottle refill stations across campus we’ve saved 86,000 water bottles so far.

Laundry

North Hill has switched to using ozone in our laundry systems, saving 456 gallons of water per day.

Paper Towels

Our campus-wide paper towel dispensers have saved an estimated 882,000 sheets per year.