Citing its commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality plan, the Princeton Review has included Evergreen in its first-ever Green Colleges Guide .

Traditionally an index of academic and campus culture factors, the Princeton Review has for decades rated colleges for students and parents researching higher education institutions. With the Guide to Green Colleges, the Princeton Review is responding to the 66% of students polled in 2009 who indicated that they would find information on potential colleges’ commitments to the environment useful in making their post-secondary school decisions.

According to publisher Rob Franek, the guide uses three main areas to gauge a college’s “green”-ness:

• Providing students a healthy and sustainable quality of life
• Preparing students for green jobs and responsible green citizenship
• Using environmentally responsible school policies

The book itself also cites Evergreen’s LEED-certified Seminar II building and recent library renovations among the college’s green practices. In addition, the college’s commitment to sustainability are highlighted in its use of local and organic food, available transportation alternatives, and student-initiated groups and organizations addressing environmental issues.