CSU Becomes First University To Get Platinum Rating For Sustainability

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) - Colorado State University on Monday received the highest rating to ever be given to a university for sustainability given by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

AASHE "reviews universities around the world for sustainable academics, research and practices through STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System)," according to CSU Senior Science Communications Specialist Kortny Rolston.

CSU was given a platinum recognition on Monday, making it the first university to exceed AASHE's gold rating.

LINKS: Full AASHE Report | CSU Sustainability Fact Sheet

Additional Information From Colorado State University

For more information, visit colostate.edu. For AASHE's (Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education) press release, visit aashe.org.