About Us

The Butler University Environmental Concerns Organization (ECO) is the largest sustainability-related student organization.  Our university is a private college in Indianapolis, Indiana with approximately 4,400 students.  We have a beautiful 390-acre campus located six miles north of downtown Indy.  Butler University is not well known for its sustainability efforts and green measures, but together, the administrators, staff, faculty and students are making strides each year to transform Butler into a more environmentally sustainable community.  ECO welcomes your participation and suggestions to make our university a healthier place, so please contact us if you would like more information about how to get involved.

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Environmental Concerns Organization (ECO) is to increase awareness of environmental issues, promote positive lifestyle changes, and act as a catalyst to improve sustainability efforts on campus. Through education and activism we strive to empower members of the Butler University community to evaluate the ecological impact of their activities and take constructive action.

Vision Statement:

– We will help transform Butler University to a more sustainable community by advocating for stewardship and reduced consumption of the Earth’s natural resources.

– We will communicate to the entire Butler community the urgent need to: (1) take action to combat the destructive effects of global climate change, (2) participate in activism to increase awareness of our global responsibilities, and (3) protect the environment for all Earth’s inhabitants.

– We will encourage students to care about their environment and promote the health of our planet so that its beauty and vitality is preserved for future generations.