The Hatchet’s editorial board looks at the next phase of GW’s green movement.

GW jumped from being one of the nation’s five least eco-friendly universities to the middle of the pack last week, according to environmental group The Sierra Club. Earning a No. 81 ranking out of 135 is a positive step for one of University President Stephen Knapp’s favorite initiatives, but now the true challenge begins. If GW is serious about becoming a truly green institution, it is time to eliminate the excuses and challenge ourselves to confront the stumbling blocks toward sustainability.