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Lumina Bridge in Botanical Garden of DLSU-D |
History
Source: De La Salle University- Dasmarinas
De La Salle University – Dasmariñas is a
Roman Catholic Lasallian University and a member institution of De La Salle
Philippines located in Dasmariñas City, Cavite. Widely known as Cavite's
Premier University, it was established on July 18, 1977 as a private
nonsectarian tertiary school named Emilio Aguinaldo College-Cavite and managed
by the Yaman Lahi Foundation. In 1987, ownership and management were
transferred to Frère (St.) Bénilde Romançon Educational Foundation Inc., a
sister corporation of De La Salle University - Manila. It became a Catholic
institution under the name De La Salle University - Emilio Aguinaldo College.
In 1992, the name DLSU-EAC was changed to De La Salle University-Aguinaldo. In
1997 the institution was renamed again as De La Salle University - Dasmariñas
to avoid confusion with the Emilio Aguinaldo College Cavite campus.
Know more about the campus here.
DLSU-D's Green Facilities
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Abundant trees surrounding the campus |
- Ikot La Salle E-jeep - An accessible means of transportation
around the campus, Ikot La Salle has been plying the paths of DLSU-D since
June 2, 2008. A project of the Parents Organization La Salle Cavite (POLCA), this kind of transportation offers a more eco-friendly alternative to
regular jeepneys as it is powered by electricity.
- Centralized sewage treatment facility -
As part of the University's commitment to minimize wastewater dumped in
rivers and streams, DLSU-D established its own sewage treatment facility
to treat the University's wastewater before releasing it to the
environment.
- Bike to Work Program - As
part of the DLSU-D's Project Carbon Neutral, employees and students who
live near the school are encouraged to use bicycles as an alternative
means of transport instead of riding cars and jeepneys which contribute to
carbon emissions and pollution.
- Ecological Waste Management Program - One
of the first endeavors toward the University's sustainable initiatives, DLSU-D
established a comprehensive Ecological Solid Waste Management Program,
which includes the establishment of a Material Recovery Facility within
campus which slashed the University's actual waste output by more than
half.
- Collection and Propagation of Plants and Native Trees - The University's establishment of nurseries and an ecological center to house thousands of seedlings ranging from native trees to fruit bearing trees—and even medicinal herbs—provide ample supply for tree planting drives being supported by DLSU-D.
Awards and Recognitions
Source:Achievers
De La Salle University - Dasmariñas received several awards and recognitions for being an environmental friendly campus.
- ECOSWITCH-GPIOS Certification, a project of the European Union that certifies companies in Asia on sustainable practices
- 78th out of 301 participating schools from 61 countries worldwide on UI GreenMetric World University Ranking
- 1st in the Search for the Most Sustainable Eco-Friendly School (Tertiary Level)
- Anvil Award for "Black Out, Green In" campaign
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