1. Natural capital: Thomashow describes natural capital as “the stock of natural ecosystems that yield flow of valuable ecosystem goods…”(104). Some examples of this on campus include the Saco river. We use the river for multiple purposes such as water resources for the MSC and as an educational resource.
  2. Human capital: He describes this form of capital as “collective knowledge of the individuals in an organization or society” (104). The professors and staff at the University of New England bring multiple perspectives on the issue of sustainability.
  3. Financial capital: Thomashow describes financial capital as “the standard measure of a campus’s financial health” (105). An example of this includes investing is sustainable energy source that will ultimately be cheaper for thee university
  4. Intellectual capital: An example of intellectual capital would be the studies that the professors and students do in terms of sustainability.
  5. Social capital: is described as “stocks of social trust, norms and networks that people can draw upon to solve common problems”(104). An example of this includes the sustainability department here at UNE. They provide resources and solve problems based on sustainability issues.