All of the Gettysburg College's buildings are working towards decreasing their carbon footprint and becoming more sustainable through energy and water-saving techniques and technology. Installation of low-flow restroom fixtures, high-efficiency appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators, high-efficiency central cooling systems, and simple compact fluorescent light bulbs all work together to improve campus sustainability. However, no building better exemplifies of our campus' commitment to sustainability than the Center for Athletics, Recreation, and Fitness.
The Center for Athletics Recreation and Fitness is certified by the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. The Center has earned a Gold Certification due to its low-flow shower-heads, a water-conserving pool filtration system, rainwater collection system, and much, much more. Certifications are granted by an outside third party based on criteria such as water efficiency, the construction materials used, the building's energy sources, and other various standards. For more information regarding the LEED System visit www.USGBC.org.
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